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Warren De La Rue
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Lunar photograph, executed ca. 1855
- photograph
Albumen print, 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 inches, mounted on paper within an ink-ruled border.
Provenance
Ex Ewen Whitaker, lunar scientist and astronomer
Condition
Albumen print, 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 inches, mounted on paper within an ink-ruled border. Light spotting throughout; scattering of small accretions with two small smudges present on print.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
An early lunar photograph depicting the moon at 20 days. Warren De La Rue was a pioneering British astronomer and chemist who made great contributions to the field of astrophotography. La Rue began his photographic experiments in 1853, continuing his investigations into celestial photography throughout the 1860s, while simultaneously publishing and lecturing on the subject.