拍品 207
  • 207

CHINA ALBUM , 1906

估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述

  • Album of photographs titled "Armée chinoise. Manoeuvres d'automne 1906 sous la direction de S.M. Yuan-tché-kai, vice-roi de Jetchili". [c.1906]
Oblong folio (260 x 340mm.), 58 photographs (16 small: 65 x 110mm., and 42 full-page 215 x 270mm., or the reverse), mostly albumen prints, mounted on thick card, recto and verso, the 16 small photographs captioned in ink on the mounts, contemporary half calf, black cloth boards, some spotting, fading and wear, light dust-soiling, binding slightly worn

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."

拍品資料及來源

The album beings with a series of 16 amateur photographs recording military operations in China in 1905-06 directed by Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) the viceroy of Zhili; the remainder of the album contains mostly 19th century photographs of China and Hong Kong by professional photographers, including William Saunders.