Lot 249
  • 249

[Potter, Rupert] and others

Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 GBP
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Description

  • [Potter, Rupert] and others
  • Collection of 14 photographs comprising later family portraiture
  • Paper
various sizes, albumen or silver prints, two postcard style photographs, 14 sheets, eight sheets signed "R. Potter", all photographs with contemporary or later captions on reverse, caption dates range between 1900 and 1912

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."

Catalogue Note

The photographs comprise seven examples of Rupert, Bertram and Beatrix Potter. There are four examples of Bertram and Beatrix. There is one photograph of Rupert and Helen Potter. There are two much later photographs entitled "'B' at Scout Camp!" and "H.B. Potter / Heelis Castle Cottage". Locations and dates include Eeswyke (September 1900), Lingholm (September 1904), Lingholm (September 1907), Stock Park (September 1908), Broad Lays (September 1909) and Broad Lays (September 1912).