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Far East Magazine--John Reddie Black, and others
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Nine photographs of China. [1876-1878]
9 albumen prints (average 135 x 200mm., or the reverse), each on a printed paper mount, each titled 'The Far East' and captioned beneath, a few faded, light spotting, dust-soiling and fraying to mounts, one mount torn with loss and with repaired tear (not affecting image)
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 images are titled: The West Gate and Wall, Shanghai City; Group of Chinese Actors; Joss Stone near Ningpo; Up the Soochow Creek; A Chinese School; Pagoda at Soochow; Dwellings of the Poor on the River-side, Shanghai; Ningpo Woman; and The Wen-Miaou or Temple of Confucius, Shanghai City.