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Penang--Sachtler and Feilberg, Ernst August Kaulfuss, and others
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of twenty photographs, including a two-part panorama. [1860s-c.1890]
- paper
19 albumen prints (from 192 x 257mm. to 222 x 278mm.), and two joined albumen prints forming a panorama (209 x 498mm.) on 15 mounts, some recto and verso, some fading
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 VIEWS OF PENANG, INCLUDING A PANORAMA, comprising 10 photographs by Sachtler & Feilberg: 'King Street', 'Malay House', 'St George's Church', 'Town Hall', 'Fan Palm', 'Palms and thatched house', 'Signal Station', 'Gottlieb's tree', 'Burmese Stupa', and 'Beach Street'; 4 by Ernst August Kaulfuss: 'Penang', 'Park', 'Main Street Chinese Festival March 1887', and 'Signal Station March 1887'; and 2 by Kristen Feilberg: 'Plantation Planting', and 'Plantation pumping station', and 4 unidentified: 'street in Penang', 'Waterfall and figures', and a 2-part panorama of Penang Harbour.