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Beato, Felice
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Two albums of photographs of scenes, manners and customs of Japan. [c.1868]
- paper
2 volumes, oblong folio (355 x 480mm.), 25 hand-tinted albumen prints (220 x 285mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick paper, recto only, 3 letterpress descriptions pasted on the reverse, each captioned in pencil on the mount, original roan-backed cloth boards (one volume dark brown, the other red), upper covers titled 'Views of Japan', light marginal dust-soiling, a few short tears to edges of leaves (not affecting images), bindings slightly worn
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
Beato's (1832-1909) fine photographs of Japanese life in the late 1860s provided a rare visual record of Japanese culture to Western audiences of the time.