- 161
China, Hong Kong, Korea, and Indo-China
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A large collection of photographs. [c.1915-20]
- paper
approximately 380 SILVER PRINTS (average 70 x 110mm., or the reverse), together with a small number of postcards, mounted on thick paper, recto and verso, nearly all with typed captions pasted on the mounts, a few photographs damaged, some 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
The photographs include images taken in Canton, Shanghai, Hong Kong, "French Indo-China", Nanning, Samshui, Moukden, Ting Wu, Lungchow, and Korea (Seoul). These photographs, a mix of amateur and professional images were taken and collected by an American employee of the Standard Oil Company. One photograph is captioned "View of Nanning ... I lived here 29 months", he also appears to have worked in Samshui and Canton. An interesting series of images is captioned "Departure of General Tam Ho Ming from Nanning in 1917 to lead the southern Chinese forces against the north. This marked the beginning of the present civil war in China."