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Photographs--Shanghai
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Album of views in and around Shanghai, Tsingtau (Qingdao) and Peking (Beijing). [c.1895-1903]
- ivory and mother of pearl
Oblong folio (262 x 335mm.), 162 glossy silver prints (most 90 x 128mm., some 202 x 290mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, many captioned on the mount in German in red ink, three concert programmes in German printed in Tsingtau (Qingdao) loosely inserted (slightly worn), contemporary morocco-backed lacquer binding, upper cover with a mother of pearl and ivory relief of a woman playing a flute on a bird, gilt edges, some images faded, some wear to album
Literature
Western Travellers in China 94
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 good collection of professional and amateur photographs compiled by a German officer, including military scenes, views of Shanghai, Tsingtau (Qingdao), Peking (Beijing), and Hong Kong, and images of smaller towns and villages.