- 180
Thailand
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of 56 photographs taken in and around Bangkok and Koh Si Chang. [1880s-1890s]
- paper
56 albumen prints (average 215 x 275mm., or the reverse), on 28 loose card mounts, recto and verso, captioned in English in ink on the mounts, occasional captions in Thai in pencil, some fading, brittle mounts with some loss and damage occasionally touching an 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
A GOOD COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS, including portraits of the King of Siam and royal family, the royal palace, military parades, ceremonial processions, general views of Bangkok, the post and telegraph office, temples and pagodas, scenes of rural life, bullock carts, fishing, royal elephants, landscapes including a waterfall and park, and views in Koh Si Chang. Some of the photographs may have been taken by Francis Chit or G.R. Lambert.