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SKEEN, COLOMBO APOTHECARIES CO. LTD., ALBUM OF 30 PHOTOGRAPHS OF CEYLON. [C.1880S]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Album of 30 photographs of Ceylon and Singapore. [c.1880s]
Oblong folio (340 x 262mm.), 30 photographs, mostly albumen prints (from 203 x 132mm. to 225 x 280mm., or the reverse), 30 albumen prints on thick card, recto and verso, Japanese red lacquer, with a motif of Mount Fuji on upper cover, calf spine, one (or more?) trimmed, slight fading, binding slightly worn
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
14 photographs signed and/or numbered Skeen & Co, in the negative, with numbers: 600, 1117, 1120, 1152, 1201, 1209, 1210, 1217, 1230, 1250, 1261. 2 photographs blindstamped "Apothecaries Co. Ltd / Photographers / Colombo, Ceylon". One photograph titled "730. Exchange with Hong, Shang, Bank, S'pore".