- 301
Portugal--Croft and Co.
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Album of photographs of Oporto and the port industry. [early twentieth century]
- paper
Oblong folio (305 x 380mm.), 15 large silver prints (275 x 370mm.), and 2 folding panoramas: one 4-plate of Oporto (182 x 940mm.), and one 5-plate of Quinta da Roêda estate in the Duoro valley (168 x 1090mm.), both with the caption 'Croft and Co., Oporto' in the image, all mounted on card, recto only, contemporary dark green half roan, green cloth boards, binding slightly worn
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 fine collection of professional photographs showcasing Croft's port wine production in Oporto and the Duoro valley, including views of the vineyards, river scenes, harvesting grapes, grape trampling, the cellars, and transporting barrels by sail boat and oxen. Croft was founded in 1588 and is the oldest firm still active today as a Port wine producer.