Lot 201
  • 201

ALBUM OF 45 PHOTOGRAPHS OF TURKEY, INCLUDING CONSTANTINOPLE, [LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY]

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Album of 45 photographs of Turkey, including Constantinople. [Late nineteenth century]
Oblong folio (288 x 350mm.), 45 albumen prints (average from 265 x 212mm. to 218 x 270mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, some signed and/or titled in the negative, contemporary diced black russia, gilt and embossed, titled "Souvenirs de Turquie, 1891" on upper cover, minor fading and wear to prints, a few slightly cropped, binding lightly worn

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

The album comprises 30 photographs by Sébah & Joaillier, 3 by Pascal Sébah, and 2 by Guillaume Berggren, the remainder are unsigned.