- 183
Photographs
估價
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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描述
- Seventy-two views, including many scenes of the Yangtze river and gorges, together with ten views of Macao. [c.1870s-c.1901]
- paper
72 photographs (53 large, average 220 x 280mm. or the reverse, and 19 average 105 x 150mm.), mostly ALBUMEN PRINTS, on 62 card mounts (10 mounted in pairs), recto only, some faded, mounts slightly bowed
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."
拍品資料及來源
A good collection of views by Chinese and foreign photographers, many taken in and around the Yangtze Gorges region, including a series taken in and around Lushang (Lu-Shang), some with English and/or Chinese captions in the image (by a Chinese photographer?), others of Wuchang (Wuhan), Hankow (Hankou), Lu Shang, Kiukiang (Jiujiang), Kuling, Nankan, and 10 of Macao (Aomen).