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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, COLLECTION OF CA. 500 PHOTOGRAPHICS
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of over 500 photographs. [second half of the 20th century]
i. Album of c.78 photographs (from 85 x 130mm. to 175 x 235mm., or the reverse), 3 with ink stamp of "Rods Photo Studio, Dubai, P[ersian] Gulf", including images of the ruler of Abu Dhabi, Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan, modern black cloth albumii. Album of 46 photographs (180 x 130mm., or the reverse), blue clothiii. Album of 43 photographs (180 x 130mm., or the reverse), brown clothiv. Album of 135 photographs (average 170 x 120mm., or the reverse), green clothv. Album of 114 photographs (from 70 x 80mm. to 85 x 140mm.), modern albumvi. Box of 49 loose photographs (from 55 x 80mm. to 300 x 230mm.), grey cloth folding boxvii. Folder of 43 loose photographs (average 200 x 255mm.), modern coral folder
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 LARGE COLLECTION OF PRESS PRINTS AND PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHS, including heads of state, dignitaries, individuals and groups, at official functions and ceremonies, military events, and at leisure.