- 203
China, Hong Kong
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Five stereoviews taken in Hong Kong. [1862]
- paper
5 albumen print stereoviews (each print approximately 75 x 70mm.), each pair mounted on card (87 x 158mm.), each captioned on the reverse in French in ink, mounts blindstamped with the publisher's name 'Giraud' [Paris], a little light spotting and fading
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 stereoviews, taken by a photographer who travelled on board the French mail steamer Le Donnai, during its inaugural voyage to Hong Kong in 1862. The photographs show three views of the ship in a dry dock at Aberdeen, Hong Kong, another of the harbour at Aberdeen, and a group of Chinese Catholics, with a European man (presumably a cleric). For other photographs taken on the same voyage see lot 107.