Lot 264
  • 264

ALBUM OF 59 PHOTOGRAPHS FROM INDOCHINA. [C.1900]

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Album of 59 photographs from Indochina. [c.1901]
Oblong folio (312 x 380mm.), 59 photographs, comprising 54 albumen prints (one loose and mounted on thick card), 4 cyanotypes, and one other (from 114 x169mm. to 247 x 296mm., or the reverse), mounted recto and verso, manuscript note pasted to verso of one mount, "Souvenir du poste d'Koi?-Téou, Province de Quang-Tchéou-Wan [Guangzhouwan], Janvier 1901, Chine", contemporary black diced russia over boards, some faded or with minor wear to edges, binding slightly rubbed

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 portraits and landscapes, including French Indochina.