- 192
China
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Photographs of military scenes, groups and views. [c.1908]
- photographs (does not contain any negatives)
Oblong 4to (258 x 335mm.), 44 matt silver prints (132 x 154mm., or the reverse), mounted on card, recto and verso, some annotated on the mount, bound concertina-style, contemporary black cloth boards, slight edge fading and occasional minor abrasion to some images, corners rubbed
Condition
Matt silver prints mounted on card, there is some slight edge fading to the images and slight cockling to the photos due to the adhesive on the reverse, the rare photos are in overall good condition.
"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
Compiled by a Belgian army officer, these rare images (taken in Manchuria?) depict groups of Chinese officials, officers and soldiers on military exercises with cannon and machine guns, groups of imperial Russian, German and French officers, and topographical views of historical interest.