- 113
China
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 25 photographs. [circa 1870s-1880s]
- paper
25 ALBUMEN PRINTS (from 160 x 204mm. to 205 x 265mm., or the reverse), 10 mounted on card, the others unmounted, some fading and minor 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
A collection of images of people and views in China, including Shanghai, Peking (Beijing), Tientsin Bund (Tianjin), Chefoo (Yantai), an image of HMS Kestrel in Pudong (Shanghai), a pair of photographs showing the SS Kung Loo after the collision with the SS Han Fang on the Yangtze (inscriptions on the back of each image), three different portraits of Chinese barbers, two groups of actors, and individual portraits.