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Zanzibar
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A five-part panorama, and 10 other photographs. [c.1870 to early 1900s]
- paper
5 matt silver prints (each 140 x 388mm.), individually mounted on card (156 x 410mm.), forming a panoramic view of Zanibar; 2 albumen print cartes-de-visite of sultans of Zanzibar (each 100 x 60mm.); and 8 other photographs (from 77 x 102mm. to 150 x 216mm.), some mounted, some overall wear
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 RARE PANORAMA OF ZANZIBAR. The Al-Said family of Oman ruled Zanzibar from 1840 to 1964, and this collection includes two cartes-de-visite of Barghash bin Said Al-Busaid, the second Sultan of Zanzibar (1870-1888), the son of Said bin Sultan. The other images include street scenes, views of the sultan's palace and Zanzibar from the sea.