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HOLMES, COLLECTION OF 26 PORTRAITS AND VIEWS TAKEN, PESHAWAR AND THE NORTH-WEST FRONTIER PROVINCE, [1920S-30S]
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 26 portraits and views taken in and around Peshawar and the North-West Frontier Province. [1920s-30s]
26 silver prints (approximately 236 x 293mm., or the reverse), each with "Holmes" in the negative, almost all with the photographer's stamp on the reverse "R.B. Holmes & Co./copyright./Peshawar" or "Holmes/copyright/Peshawar", minor creases or marginal tears
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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 FINE GROUP OF PHOTOGRAPHS by Randolph Bezzant Holmes (1888-1973), a professional and military photographer and amateur artist who took over the business established by his father, William D. Holmes in Peshawar. He was an official photographer of the Afghan Wars on the North West Frontier in Afghanistan, and also spent time in Kashmir, and he published books illustrated with his photographs in 1910 and 1929. The subjects include: "The old Pathan", "Even to this" [Pathan], "Mashud and Waziri Tribesmen", "Jirga of Mahsuds", "Towards Korkai", "Form Everest Piquet towards Pir Gul", "On the Summit of the Narai", "Camp Razmak", "The Ahnai Jangi", "Towards Razmak Camp, showing Pir Gul", "Ahnai Jangi", "From Piaza Ragzha towards Pir Gul", "Jandola", "Towards Korkai", and others untitled.