- 273
Nordenskjöld, Otto--[Anon.]
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Four photographs from the Swedish Antarctic Expedition. [1901-1904]
- Paper
Matt silver prints (visible size approximately 220 x 290mm., or reverse), captioned on the mount, mounted, some silver mirroring and retouching
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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 show images from Otto Nordenskjöld’s Swedish Antarctic Expedition (1901–1904), and are captioned "Vinterhyddan i Hoppets Vik. 12/3-29/9 1902. Joh. Gunnar Andersson", "Toralf Grunden, J. Gunnar Andersson, Duse", "Vinterbostaden å Snow-Hill ön. Febr. 1902 - november 1903. Otto Nordenskjold" and "Vinterhuset paa öen Paulet. 28/2 - 11/11 1902. C.A. Larsen".
Snow Hill Island and Paulet Island, both shown in the photographs, were closely associated with the expedition. Nordenskjöld and five expedition members spent two winters on Snow Hill Island, and the crew of the ship Antarctic were forced to stay on Paulet Island from February until November in 1903.