Lot 10
  • 10

India and Burma--Buchanan, John Cairney.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A collection of photographs of people and views, early 1900s.
23 photographs (each approx. 190 x 235mm.; or the reverse), comprising: 22 by Buchanan, of which 10 mounted in a contemporary black morocco album with a gilt letter 'B' on the upper cover and 11 removed from the album (6 loosely inserted, 5 framed and glazed) and one loose albumen print by Th. Paar (signed in the negative), some slight wear

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."

Catalogue Note

In 1890 Buchanan went to India and Burma to set up branches of Norwich Union Life Assurance; he travelled extensively in both countries and also visited China. He married in Calcutta in 1913 and lived in India until 1923.