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COMOROS AND MAYOTTE ISLANDS, SEVEN PHOTOGRAPHS, 1885
估價
500 - 700 GBP
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描述
- Seven photographs of the Comoros, Mayotte and Madagascar. [1885]
7 albumen prints (122 x 172mm., or the reverse), each captioned in French in purple ink on the reverse, unmounted, preserved in archival sleeves
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."
拍品資料及來源
Humblot (1852-1914), a French naturalist and botanical collector, embarked on a research trip to Madagascar in 1878. In 1884 he arrived in the Comoros as part of a geographical survey, and in 1885 he procured the signature of a treaty with the Sultan of Bambao, thus establishing a basis for a "Grande Comore protectorate". From 1889 to 1896, he held the title of Résident. The photographs depict: Sultan Said Ali Bin Said Omar of Bambao (c.1856-1917) with his ministers; the sultan with his soldiers and French officers and marines; Humblot's camp; Comoros soldiers with their rifles; French marines with 'rebel soldiers'; a woman from Madagascar; and women from Mayotte.