- 216
Singapore--Sachtler, Auguste, and others
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A boxed collection of 20 photographs of Singapore. [c.1870s]
- paper
20 ALBUMEN PRINTS (210 x 275mm., or the reverse), each mounted on card, and captioned in German in ink on the mount, each preserved in an archival sleeve and housed in a black clamshell box, one image with small tear, some discoloration or fading, light spotting
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 views, comprising: Mosque & Hindu Temple, Traveller's palms outside the German club, the botanical gardens (5), Raffles Place, Malay village, two views from Fort Canning (attributed to Sachtler), bamboo in grounds of the governor's house, Hotel on beach, jungle scenery, Town Hall, St Andrew's Cathedral, Hotel de l'Europe (2), Whampoa Garden, and Mission chapel.