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Ellery, Robert John Lewis
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Lunar photograph executed at the Melbourne Observatory, 4 April 1873
- albumen, card stock
Albumen print (9 3/4 x 7 in.) mounted on card stock (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.), bearing the circular stamp of the Melbourne Observatory with "No. 47" written in ink the center (slightly obscured by an ink stain), and a printed paper label on the front. Some very minor scuffs to photograph, minor fingersoiling to card stock.
Provenance
Ex collection of Ewen Whitaker, lunar scientist and astronomer
Condition
Silver gelatin photograph (9 3/4 x 7 in.) mounted on card stock (13 7/8 x 10 7/8 in.), bearing the circular stamp of the Melbourne Observatory with "No. 47" written in ink the center (slightly obscured by an ink stain), and a printed paper label on the front. Some very minor scuffs to photograph, minor fingersoiling to card stock.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A MIRROR-IMAGE OF THE MOON AT 7 DAYS EXECUTED BY THE NOTED ENGLISH-AUSTRALIAN ASTRONOMER AND SCIENTIST.