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Bisson Frères (Louis Auguste & Auguste Rosalie Bisson) (1814-1876 & 1826-1900)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bisson Frères (Louis Auguste & Auguste Rosalie Bisson)
- Savoie 2., Le Mont Blanc et le Glacier des Bossons, 1861
Tirage albuminé, contrecollé sur carton d'époque. Avec le tampon 'Bisson frères' facsimilé à l'encre rouge, le timbre sec 'FBF' à l'encre rouge, titré au crayon dans la marge inférieure et le timbre sec des photographes dans la marge inférieure. Au verso, avec le tampon des photographes. Monté et encadré.
Provenance
Galerie Baudoin Lebon, Paris
Literature
Des Photographes pour l'empereur : Les albums de Napoléon III, cat. expo. Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, BnF, 2004 ill. p. 98, pl. 52.
Condition
This print is in generally good condition. Very dark toned and strong contrasts. With some dark discoloured spots in the upper area of the image, a fine circular retouching at the upper right corner and a tiny pressure mark which breaks the emulsion in the centre of the left portion. A few more retouched spots in the lower portion of the print.
The card with light foxing.
"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."