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Arni, southern India.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Album of views and portraits of the court of Arni. [c.1870s]
- paper
4to (293 x 226mm.), 24 albumen prints (visible image from 137 x 95mm. to 226 x 165mm., or the reverse), 2 indistinctly signed in the negative by the photographer (?Gurthary/Girthary Paul), loosely inserted into thick card mounts (some oval), recto and verso, purple letterpress caption pasted on the mount of each photograph, contemporary blindstamped and embossed brown morocco album by Leighton, son and Hodge (with their ticket), gilt edges, gilt metal clasp and catch, slight fading to some images, binding a little rubbed
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."
Catalogue Note
RARE photographs of Arni in southern India, comprising 12 individual and group portraits of the Jaghiredar of Arni and his family, and 12 views in and around Arni, including the pagoda, five images of the state elephant with and without a Howdah, two views of the palace, views of the inner Mahal, and nut palm avenues.