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Constantinople. Large framed photograph of Hagia Sofia. c.1880s

Auction Closed

July 28, 03:29 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

SÉBAH AND JOAILLIER


A mammoth-size photograph of the interior of Hagia Sophia, Constantinople, 1880s


6 albumen prints skilfully mounted together as a single mammoth-size image (540 x 740mm.), mounted, framed in an oak frame and glazed, some minor wear to prints and mount


A RARE AND IMPRESSIVE MAMMOTH SIZE COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPH FROM SIX NEGATIVES SHOWING THE INTERIOR OF HAGIA SOPHIA.