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AN AUSTRIAN TINTED IVORY AND LEATHER PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM, VIENNA, CIRCA 1870, BY RODECK BROTHERS |
Estimate
200 - 300 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 6 cm, long. 40 cm, larg. 31,5 cm ; height 2 1/3 in; length 15 3/4 in; width 12 1/2 in
the leather signed Gebr. Rodeck, purveyors to the Imperial and Royal Court, Vienna; with two old photographs of Emperor Guillaume I and his wife Augusta who wrote on the first page: Dévouement patriotique à la sainte cause de l'humanité ! / Berlin, Noël 1870 / Augusta de Prusse
Provenance
Most certainly given by Empress Augusta (1811-1890) to Arthur Schickler, banker to the German imperial court
Condition
The photograph is quite accurate. Good overall condition, except a few scratches and marks all thtroughout the surface, especially the leather, as expected. A few first pages are detached. The key is missing.
"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."