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Curzon family--Samuel Bourne, and Shepherd & Robertson.
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Photographs of India, titled: 'Calcutta, Oude, N.W.P. [North Western Provinces], 1879'. [negatives c.1863-1870s]
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Oblong folio (350 x 465mm.), 58 albumen prints by Samuel Bourne, and Shepherd & Robertson (average 230 x 295mm., or the reverse), individually mounted on thick card, recto only, each neatly captioned in ink on the mount, contemporary red calf gilt, upper cover titled and dated in gilt, gilt edges, brass lock and catch, spotting to first mount and image, occasional spotting or slight fading (but overall good images), splitting at joints
Provenance
By repute from the Curzon family.
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
A finely presented set of photographs, comprising 49 views by Samuel Bourne of Delhi (14), Lucknow (13), Cawnpore (3), Benares (5), Darjeeling (6), Calcutta, Hurdwar (3), and Bengal (4); and 9 portraits of Indian people (6 signed in the negative by Shepherd & Robertson).