- 226
Singapore--G.R. Lambert and Co.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of fourteen carte-de-visite portraits, and views of Singapore. [c.1867]
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14 albumen print cartes-de-visite (102 x 60mm., or the reverse), all but one with the photographer's name printed on the reverse, contemporary manuscript ink captions on the reverse
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 FINE COLLECTION OF RARE CARTES-DE-VISITE, comprising 7 views, and 7 portraits: 'View of Singapore', 'Chinese Temple', 'Hindoo Temple & Mohamedan Temple', 'South Bridge Road', 'North Bridge Road', View of Singapore with the English church', 'the Esplanade', 'Chinese', 'Chinese woman', 'Chinese wandering kitchen', 'Hindoo', 'Hindoo barber', 'Malay', and 'Chinese' [man seated].