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Ermakov, Dimitri Ivanovich
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Twelve portrait studies of women. [1890s to early 1900s]
- paper
12 albumen prints, comprising 3 very large portraits (350 x 245mm.) and 9 others (from 152 x 110mm. to 215 x 165mm., or the reverse), 10 numbered and captioned in Cyrillic in the negative (2 others attributed to Ermakov), unmounted, the three large portraits slightly worn, minor occasional creases to the others
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Rare photographic studies of women from Georgia, Armenia, and Persia by Dimitri Ermakov (1846-1916), including Princess Olga (wife of Prince Ivane Eristavi), a Kabarda noblewoman, a Persian girl from Tehran, and Georgian actress Elisabed Cherkezishvili.