Lot 137
  • 137

CLERCQ, SIX PHOTOGRAPHS OF TURKEY AND SYRIA. [C.1860]

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Six photographs of Turkey and Syria. [c.1860]
6 albumen prints, mounted on thick card, printed captions and photographer's crest on mounts recto, (average image size, 262 x 204mm., or the reverse; mounts, 590 x 454mm.), fading, mounts slightly spotted

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."

Catalogue Note

Kalaat-El-Markab (Margat): Entrée intérieure et fenêtre des Rois ouest; Esch-Scham (Damas): Maison juive, intérieur du salon Lisbona; Djiblet. Ruines d'un Théâtre romain extérieur; Antaki (Antioche): Vestiges des fortifications Porte-de-fer, Bab-el-hadid; Antaki (Antioche): Vestiges des remparts; Antaki (Antioche): Entreé de la Gorge de fer Ouad-ed-hadid.