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Prinsep family--J.E. Saché, S. Bourne, Shepherd & Robertson.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Photographs of India, Kashmir, and the Himalayas. [c.1880; negatives c.1863-1880]
- paper
Oblong folio (345 x 425mm.), 80 albumen prints by Saché, Bourne and others (72 approx. 237 x 285mm.; 5 prints 105 x 195mm., or the reverse), including one 3-part folding panorama, each with an ink caption pasted on the mount, contemporary calf with black embossed lattice pattern and gilt ruled border, upper cover with gilt letter 'T' to centre, gilt edges, some fading and spotting, occasional creases and wear to prints (including panorama), binding a little rubbed
Provenance
By descent from the family of the artist William Prinsep (1794-1874)
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
Views of Cawnpore, Agra, Delhi, Benares, Lucknow, Kashmir, Simla, and the north west provinces. One photograph shows J.H. Prinsep (district judge of Cawnpore) and family outside their house.