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ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF EGYPT AND THE EXCAVATION OF TUTANKHAMUN IN 1922-23
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述
- Album of thirty photographs relating to the opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun, 1922-1923.
Oblong 4to (177 x 235mm.), 30 photographs (100 x 125mm., or the reverse) mounted on black card, recto and verso, each with a typed caption pasted on the mount, some inscribed in pencil on the reverse "Moyne" and with a (negative?) number, contemporary black cloth ring-binder album
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
The photographs show views of Deir el Bahri, the Valley of the Kings, the excavations, antiquities and objects, Lord Canarvon, Howard Carter, Mr Callendar, Sir Herbert and Lady Samuel, Lord and Lady Allenby, James. R. Ogden, and images around Tutankhamen's tomb. This album may be connected with Harold Moyne, the Times newspaper's head messenger, who was sent with Times reporter Arthur Merton and photographer Herbert Warhurst to Luxor to cover Howard Carter's excavations.