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Child, Thomas, and others
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Fifteen photographs of Peking (Beijing). [1880s; from negatives 1876-1881], together with seven photographs of Thailand. [1880s]
- paper
22 albumen prints, comprising: 15 of Peking by or attributed to Thomas Child (average 185 x 242mm., or the reverse), some signed or captioned in the negative, on individual card mounts (207 x 255mm.), and 7 portraits and views in Thailand by unidentified photographers (from 137 x 102mm. to 176 x 225mm.), mounted on the reverse, some 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 views of Peking comprise: Tsungli Yamen; 'No.47. Observatory'; 'No.56. Examination Hall'; City Gate; Tower of City Gate; View of Peking; a group of mules at rest outside low buildings with city moat and walls beyond; 'No.68. Tea Shop, Peking Street'; Coal Hill; 'No. 83. Street View, Peking'; 'No. 86 Lama Temple'; Great Bell Temple; The Pagoda at Balizhuang; Pagoda, Fragrant Hills; and an Incense Shop.