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ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF SHANGAI. [CHINA, C.1900-02]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Album of photographs of Shangai. [China, c.1900-02]
Oblong folio (267 x 340mm.), 109 photographs, mostly gelatine silver prints (from 70 x 40mm., to 218 x 284mm.), mounted on card, recto and verso, some captioned in manuscript in French, contemporary Japanese lacquer boards gilt, upper cover showing a woman and man in front of mount Fuji, a few photographs slightly faded, spine disintegrated (contents and boards loose), binding with small parts removed (faces and hands of the figures), scratched
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
The album includes portraits and views from Shanghai, the Great Wall and a Japanese interior. The people portrayed are German soldiers, natives, police, Indian army, actors.