- 179
Persia
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A large collection of over 870 postcards, photographs, and cartes-de-visite relating to Persia. [nineteenth and twentieth century]
- paper
over 870 items, mostly postcards, but including photographs and approximately 10 cartes-de-visite, the collection preserved in 5 modern albums
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 AND IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION OF RARE POSTCARDS AND IMAGES OF PERSIA, assembled over more than 20 years. The collection covers the period of the Qajar dynasty from the reign of Nasser al-din Shah (1848-1896) to Sultan Ahmad Shah (1909-1925), followed by the Pahlavi dynasty from Reza Shah (1925-1941) to Mohammad Reza Shah (1941-1979).