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Yamamoto, Sanshichiro
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Views of the North China Affair 1900. Tokyo: S. Yamamoto, Kanda Nishikicho, February 1901
- Paper
Oblong folio (264 x 388mm.), introductory text in Japanese, 57 photographic plates with captions in English and Japanese, original pictorial wrappers stitched Japanese-style, later chemise with label, light soiling and browning, a few small tears or folds, minor damp stains to preliminary and rear leaves
Provenance
Y. Hashiguchi, inscription on title
Literature
Western Travellers in China 99
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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 SCARCE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPILATION, taken in the aftermath of the Boxer Uprising by the Japanese photographer Sanshichiro Yamamoto. "This album contains views of imperial palaces and sights of Peking, and also numerous photographs of foreign detachments and encampments, in and around the Forbidden City, plus manoeuvres outside the city walls of Peking; some photographs represent military personnel" (Western Travellers in China).