- 96
Burma--Tripe, Linnaeus
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A pair of photographs, of Amerapoora, and Prome. [c.1857, from negatives of 1855]
- paper
2 lightly albumenised prints from waxed paper negatives (average 265 x 340mm.), each signed in ink by Tripe in the image, individually mounted on card (455 x 580mm.), letterpress number and caption, Tripe's blind embossed crest on each mount, preserved in archival polyester sleeves
Literature
Dewan, J. The Photographs of Linnaeus Tripe. A Catalogue Raisonné. (Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario, 2003): CR3-9 and CR3-80
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
These are numbers 5 ('Prome. A small Pagoda') and 42 (Amerapoora. Mygabhoodee-tee Kyoung from E.') from the set of 120 photographs issued by Tripe in 1857.