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Korea--Rossetti, Carlo
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Photographs of Korea. [1902-03]
- paper and film
95 ORIGINAL FILM NEGATIVES (each 96 x 122mm., or the reverse), descriptive manuscript list of the images in Italian, preserved in the original Eastman Kodak negative wallet, a few negatives with slight loss of emulsion, binding rubbed
TOGETHER WITH: a complete set of 95 modern glossy PHOTOGRAPHS (152 x 204mm., or the reverse) of the negatives; and a copy of Rosetti's photographically illustrated book of his experiences in Korea: Corea e Coreani (2 volumes, originally published in Bergamo in 1904 and 1905)
TOGETHER WITH: a complete set of 95 modern glossy PHOTOGRAPHS (152 x 204mm., or the reverse) of the negatives; and a copy of Rosetti's photographically illustrated book of his experiences in Korea: Corea e Coreani (2 volumes, originally published in Bergamo in 1904 and 1905)
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
RARE PHOTOGRAPHS OF KOREA. Rossetti (1876-1948) was Italian consul to Korea, from November 1902 to May 1903, during which time he took a large number of photographs of Korean people, their life and customs, buildings and landscape. In February 1904 he gave two illustrated lectures about Korea at the Società Geografica Italiana, in the presence of the King, and displayed a series of his photographs. Following these talks Rossetti donated two photograph albums and some glass slides to the Society. Rossetti published a large number of his photographs in two books Corea e Coreani (Bergamo, 1904 and 1905), a recent copy of which is included in this lot. In 2003 the Italian Geographical Society under the patronage of the Korean Embassy in Rome held an exhibition of Rossetti's donated photographs.