Lot 138
  • 138

SEBAH, SEBAH & JOAILLIER, FRERES, BONFILS, ALBUM OF 50 PHOTOGRAPHS OF CONSTANTINOPLE, [LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY]

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Album of 50 photographs of Constantinople and surroundings. [1880s-90s]
Oblong folio (306 x 402mm.), 50 albumen prints (272 x 210mm. to 218 x 270mm.), mounted on thick card, recto only, most signed and titled in the negative, a few prints with the blindstamp "J.Kuhn..Paris", contemporary red morocco gilt, gilt edges, initials "E.G." gilt on upper cover, a few slightly cropped or with minor wear, slight occasional fading

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

A good collection of photographs by Sébah & Joaillier (34), Abdullah Frères (3), Pascal Sébah (2), and Felix Bonfils.