- 119
India
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Album of 63 photographs of northern India. [c.1890s]
- paper
Oblong folio (264 x 370mm.), 63 ALBUMEN PRINTS (203 x 275mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, many captioned in ink on the mount, together with 16 GLOSSY GELATIN SILVER PRINTS by Jadu Kissen of Delhi and Simla (many stamped on the reverse) loosely inserted (a few with tears or creases), many of the loose photographs with pencil notes on the reverse by the original owner, the album rebound in modern red half calf, red cloth boards, new cloth guards
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
The photographs in the album show views in Lucknow, Benares, Cawnpore, Secundra, Agra, Ranikhet, Bhimtal, and Nainital.