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PHOTOGRAPH OF OFFICERS OF THE BRITISH ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION ON BOARD DISCOVERY, 1901
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Photograph of Captain Scott, Ernest Shackleton and officers of the Discovery, 1901
vintage print (visible area 233 x 282mm.), mounted, framed and glazed, short clean tear (without loss) at foot of image
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. Not examined out of frame.
"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 rare photograph of Scott and Shackleton with ten other officers and senior members of the expedition on board the Discovery in 1901 before departure to the Antarctic. Seated in the front are Dr George Murray, Captain Scott, Lieut. Armitage, and Lieut. Royds; those standing behind include Lieut. Barne, Ernest Shackleton, R.W. Skelton and Dr Koettlitz.