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BONFILS, A COLLECTION OF 32 PHOTOGRAPHS OF PALESTINE, [C.1870S]
估價
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- A collection of thirty-two photographs of Palestine. [c.1870s]
29 ALBUMEN PRINTS (average 285 x 385mm., or the reverse), and 3-part PANORAMA OF JERUSALEM (263 x 1045mm.), all mounted on thick card, recto only, all but the panorama captioned in French on original decorative mounts, 16 with "Bonfils" in the negative, housed together in green card portfolio, minor spotting, one with small repair, mounts worn
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."
"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 views include: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Chair of Omar, Bethania, King's Garden, Lion's Gate, Abraham's Oak, Pool of Hezekiah, David's Tomb, the Jordan River, Ramaleh, Pool of Siloam, Akeldama, Convent at Mount Carmel, Mount Tabor, Hebron, Tomb of Saint James and the pyramid of Zacharias, Gihon Valley, Nazareth, Siloam Valley, Salomon's Pools, Mount Quarantine, Valley of Josaphat, Tower of Antonia, David's Port, Mar Saba Monastery, Lane leading to Herod's palace. The individual photographs read "Vues de tout l'Orient" on mounts, therefore being part of the series. The photographs are numbered as follows in the negative: 56, 63-65, 106, 112, 140.