- 31
[Frith & Co., Francis (attributed to)]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Naples Photographed. London: William Mackenzie (Glasgow and Edinburgh), [1860s]
- paper
Folio (464 x 333mm.), 4 pp. bifolium title and text (page 1: title and contents listing 36 views; pages 2-4: descriptive text), 25 ALBUMEN PRINTS only (of 36, see footnote; 170 x 240mm., or the reverse), each mounted on card with a printed caption, loose (as issued) in original green cloth portfolio, upper cover lettered in gilt, spotting, portfolio missing ties
Literature
Not in Gernsheim, but cf. 202 (under the year 1863: 'Rome Photographed. London & Glasgow, William Mackenzie. The author is unknown but was possibly Francis Frith.')
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. NOT TRACED IN WORLDCAT, COPAC, or in over 40 years of auction records (ABPC and Rare Book Hub). This portfolio contains 22 photographs of Naples and surrounding region, and 3 views of Palermo. It contains 20 of the 36 views listed on the title, together with a variant, and a duplicate of the 'Castle of St Elmo', and 3 unlisted views of Palermo, which are in the same format.