- 149
Egypt
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Album of 127 photographs. [1880s-early 1890s]
- paper
Oblong folio (275 x 333mm.), 127 albumen prints (average 210 x 265mm., or the reverse), mounted on card, recto and verso, each captioned in English in ink on the mount, contemporary half calf, upper cover titled in gilt 'Egypt', overall fading to images, mounts rather brittle and chipped, binding worn
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 large collection of views in Alexandria, Cairo, Luxor, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Nile, Port Said and the Suez canal, together with portraits of Ismail Pasha, Egyptian individuals and groups, and one image of the American Egypt and Palestine party in Jerusalem in 1892. The photographers include Fiorillo (8), H. Arnoux (26), Zangaki (20), G. Sarolides (1), A. Beato (29), and Bonfils (2).