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BEATO, F. SIX PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FORTS IN CHINA, 1860
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Six photographs of the Chinese forts at Taku (Dagu) and Pehtung (Beidang), taken during the second Opium War. [China, 1860]
8 albumen prints showing 6 views, on 6 mounts (360 x 434mm.), comprising: two 2-plate folding panoramas (223 x 573mm., and 255 x 588mm.), and 6 individual photographs (264 x 300mm.), each captioned in pencil on the mount, printed paper label and ink stamp to each mount (see provenance), minor dust-staining to mounts
Provenance
De-accessioned from the Royal Military Library, Copenhagen, paper label and ink stamp on each mount
Literature
Bennett, Photography in China 1842-1860 (2009) pp.141-162
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."
"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 FINE GROUP OF RARE PHOTOGRAPHS, captioned "Angle of North Peiko Fort, French entrance August 1860"; "Exterior of North Peiko Fort"; "North Peiko Fort from the cavalier"; "Interior of North Peiko Fort"; "Tungku Fort" (2-plate panorama); and "Interior of Pehtung Fort" (2-plate panorama). See also lot 241.