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INDIA. A COLLECTION OF 14 FRAMED AND 7 LOOSE PHOTOGRAPHS, ALL PORTRAITS, [1870S-C.1900]
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 21 photographs. [1870s-c.1900]
21 photographs, mostly albumen prints, (210 x 270mm., or reverse, average size), some with "Shepherd & Robertson Photos" in the negative, 7 mounted on thick card (some captioned in ink on mount), 14 framed, matted and glazed, (5 with descriptive text or printed captions), one duplicate, minor creases or loss
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
Some photographs in this collection were shown at the exhibition "Photography in India, 1858-1980, a survey", at the Photographers' Gallery London, 1982. The images include: The Mahajarah Scindia of Gwalior, the Mahajarah Holkar, Bhali Sooltans, the Mahajarah of Bhurtpore, among others