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Photographs--Thomas Child, John Thomson, William Saunders, and others
估價
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Twenty five photographs of views and portraits in China (c.1875-1880s), and two of Japan (c.1890)
- paper
27 ALBUMEN PRINTS (average 194 x 240mm., or the reverse), including 10 signed in the negative by Thomas Child (some with dates ranging from 1875-87), and 2 hand-coloured of Japanese subjects, mounted on card, all but 4 images mounted recto only, some fading
來源
Kwan Lau (b.1944); his sale: 'The Lau Collection of 19th Century Chinese and Japanese Photographs', Christie's London, 19 October 1994, lot 37 (part lot)
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
This group comprises a portrait of the Chinese politician and general 'Li Hung-chang' (Li Hongzhang, 1823-1901) after John Thomson; 14 views in and around Peking (Beijing), of which at least 10 are by Thomas Child (others might be attributed to him), showing views of the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven, other temples, a tea shop, and a snuff shop; 3 photographs by William Saunders: a quartet of Chinese musicians, a Chinese family at home, and a fine portrait of three men (two wearing Chinese raincoats); 4 views of Shanghai; a view of Canton; 2 views of Hong Kong; and 2 hand-tinted Japanese portraits attributed to Kimebei Kusakabe (nos. 99 'Wayside Resting Place' and 133 'Harakiri').