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Anonymous Photographer
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Anonymous photographer
- Three Views of Moscow
- circa 1900
- hand-coloured photographs laid on card
- 39 by 87cm, 15 1/4 by 34 1/4 in.; 42 by 47.5cm, 16 1/2 by 18 3/4 in.; 38 by 46cm, 15 by 18in.
Condition
Panoramic view of the Kremlin:
The print has been laid on card. The print has discoloured in line with age. There are two sheets, the separation line is visible down the centre of the composition. There is a layer of surface dirt. Held in a simple wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
View of the Red Square and St Basil's Cathedral:
The print has been laid on card. The print has discoloured in line with age. There is a layer of surface dirt. There are spots of foxing in places. Held in a simple wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
View of a square outside the Kremlin:
The print has been laid on card. The print has discoloured in line with age. There are spots of foxing throughout. There is a small tear to the top edge. There is a crease across the lower left corner. There are losses along the edges and to the sky. There is a layer of surface dirt. Held in a simple wooden frame behind glass. Unexamined out of frame.
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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."