- 196
Saunders, William, and others
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Nine photographs of China, including Shanghai and Peking (Beijing). [1870s-1880s]
- paper
9 albumen prints (130 x 192mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick card (190 x 255mm.), each with a letterpress caption in English pasted on the reverse, 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
The images are captioned: Chinese native soldiers with officer; Anglo-Chinese contingent - artillery; The river front, Shanghai, looking south, from the P.&O.S.N. Co.'s landing stage; The Custom House, Shanghai; a Chinese bride and bridegroom; Chinese shops; Mandarin tax junk and sampans on the Whangpo river; Within the city wall, Shanghai - the Confucian Temple buildings in the background; Temple of Heaven, Peking.