Lot 191
  • 191

SAUDI ARABIA. A GROUP OF 26 PHOTOGRAPHS. [C.1930S]

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • A group of 26 photographs including Ibn Saud, his family, sword dancing, his camp in Mecca, and palace in Riyadh. [c.1936-7]
26 SILVER PRINTS (from 140 x 210mm. to 215 x 170mm., or the reverse), individually mounted on thick card with printed captions, Paul Popper agency stamp on the reverse

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

RARE PHOTOGRAPHS OF IBN SAUD AND SAUDI ARABIA. The photographs show king Abdulaziz Ibn Saud with his sons and family, celebrating with sword dancing in Riyadh; Ibn Saud's camp in Wadi Arana on the Day of Pilgrimage (Hajj) and members of the royal bodyguard on camels; Ibn Saud arriving by aeroplane from Egypt at Jidda (Jeddah), views of royal palace at Riyadh; the forts and towns at Hail in northern Arabia, view of the market at Hufuf; well at Shaqra; the palace at Muna; the king's camp at Arafat; town of Qatif; Buraida; the king's mobile wireless van; and the king's camp near Mecca.