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Curzon family--Bourne, Samuel, Bourne & Shepherd [i.e. Colin Murray], and others.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Photographs of India, album titled 'India Dec. 22, 1878', together with a few views of Gibraltar, Malta and Egypt. [c.1878; negatives c.1860s-1870s]
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Oblong folio (347 x 460mm.), 61 albumen prints (53 approx.: 232 x 290mm.; 8: 157 x 210mm., or the reverse), comprising 46 views of India by Bourne (most signed and numbered in the negative), 4 by Colin Murray (signed 'Bourne & Shepherd' and numbered in the negative), mounted on card, recto only, each neatly captioned in ink on the mount, contemporary crimson calf gilt, upper cover lettered in gilt, gilt edges, brass lock and catch, some light fading, upper cover detached, binding rubbed
Provenance
By repute from the Curzon family.
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
The album contains 46 views of India by Bourne, including Bombay (2), Mattra (5), Goverdhun (2), Deig (4), Bhurtpore, Agra (14), Secundra (3), Futtypore Sikri (8), Gwalior (7), and 4 of Alwar by Colin Murray ('Bourne & Shepherd'); together with a photograph of the S.S. Jumna, two views of Malta and two of Gibraltar ('Frith Series'), and 6 of Egypt (3 of Port Said and Suez signed in the negative by H. Arnoux). The Bourne negative numbers range from 1075-1333, the Bourne & Shepherd numbers are: 2453, 2455, 2457 and 2458.