拍品 172
  • 172

BRIQUET, ZUBER, AND OTHERS?, ALBUM OF 88 PHOTOGRAPHS AND A PANORAMA OF MEXICO, [C.1896-C.1900]

估價
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述

  • An album of 88 photographs and one panorama of Mexico. [c.1896-c.1900]
88 photographs, mostly albumen prints (from 130 x 180mm. to 205 x 267mm., or the reverse), mounted on thick card, recto and verso, 47 signed "A.Briquet", and/or dated "1896" in the negative, some with letterpress captions on mounts (see footnote), contemporary vellum gilt, one panorama of Mazatlan by Zuber, on 5 sheets, folded and mounted on thick card (175 x 1078mm.), dated "1900" in the negative, loose, some photographs with purple ink stamps, or with visible notes on verso, some spotting, vellum slightly soiled

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."

拍品資料及來源

The collection includes views by Abel Briquet from his series of photography books: "Vistas Mexicanas", "Tipos Mexicanos" and "Antiguidades Mexicanas".  Alfred "Abel" Saint-Ange Briquet (1833-1926) was a French pioneer of photography, mostly in Mexico. He was commissioned to record the construction of the Mexican National Railway in 1876.