Lot 123
  • 123

ALGERIA. COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Fourteen photographs, including 3 panoramas, showing falconry, prayer and desert scenes. [late nineteenth or early twentieth century]
14 matt silver prints (11 average 220 x 280mm., or the reverse, and 3 panoramas 230 x 580mm.), some slight wear and fading

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."

Catalogue Note

UNCOMMON photographs: three of falconers with their falcons, four portraits and scenes of life in Algeria including a desert panorama, and seven prayer scenes.