Lot 119
  • 119

LEBANON. EIGHT ALBUMS AND SOME LOOSE PHOTOS C.1920S

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • A group of over 260 travel photographs in seven albums and one folder of photographs. [1920s]
c.260 photographs (average 120 x 170mm., or the reverse), mostly matt silver prints, mounted in 7 albums of the period, some loose in a folder, most in the albums captioned in ink on the mount in French, some fading, minor wear

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."

Catalogue Note

A large collection of photographs, all or most of which appear to have been taken by the same French photographer, travelling in Lebanon, with some views in the Holy Land (mostly Jerusalem), Egypt and Turkey.