- 93
Arctic--[Axel Enwall]
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Album of photographs of the Swedish Spitsbergen Expedition (1872-1873). [1872-73]
- paper
Oblong 4to (216x 310mm.), 55 ALBUMEN PRINTS (average 120 x 195mm., or the reverse), each mounted on card, recto only, some captioned and dated in ink on the mount, contemporary black cloth, upper cover stamped in blind "REGIONI ARTICHE 1872-73", flat spine, some mounts becoming detached from the guards, occasional minor spotting, some damp-staining to covers, extremities slightly rubbed
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
RARE PHOTOGRAPHS OF A.E. Nordenskiöld’s last expedition to Spitsbergen. The proposal was to establish a winter station as far north on Spitsbergen as possible in the summer of 1872, and conduct scientific observations during the winter, then in the following spring the plan was to travel as far north as possible over the polar ice with the help of dog sledges (this was later abandoned due to unfavourable ice conditions). The expedition produced valuable astronomical, geomagnetic and meteorological data, together with new knowledge about the northern coast of Spitsbergen.
The expedition vessel was the Polhem captained by Louis Palander, accompanied by the brig Gladan, and a steamer Onkel Adam. The expedition included Frans Reinhold Kjellman (1846-1907), August Wijkander (1849-1913), physician and photographer Axel Enwall (1844-1912) and Italian naval lieutenant Eugenio Parent (1845-1885). It is possible that this album belonged to Parent, which would explain the manuscript captions in Italian on the mounts.
The expedition vessel was the Polhem captained by Louis Palander, accompanied by the brig Gladan, and a steamer Onkel Adam. The expedition included Frans Reinhold Kjellman (1846-1907), August Wijkander (1849-1913), physician and photographer Axel Enwall (1844-1912) and Italian naval lieutenant Eugenio Parent (1845-1885). It is possible that this album belonged to Parent, which would explain the manuscript captions in Italian on the mounts.