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Photographs
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Three photograph albums of China:
- paper
'A school in China 1926-9', Gotch-Robinson High School, Tsingchowfu [Shangdong]. [1929], oblong 4to (177 x 252mm.), 147 silver prints (57 x 82mm.), captions in white ink on the mounts, contemporary textured leather
Album of photographs of scenes in China. [1920s-30s], oblong folio (277 x 355mm.), approximately 290 photographs (85 x 135mm.), contemporary black cloth, some mounts detached and frayed, some images removed, slight wear to binding
'My Oriental Album'.[1930s], 132 silver prints (from 55 x 85mm. to 210 x 250mm.), mostly of people and views in and around Shanghai, compiled by an American serviceman, contemporary black calf, upper cover with embossed Chinese junk and two dragons
Album of photographs of scenes in China. [1920s-30s], oblong folio (277 x 355mm.), approximately 290 photographs (85 x 135mm.), contemporary black cloth, some mounts detached and frayed, some images removed, slight wear to binding
'My Oriental Album'.[1930s], 132 silver prints (from 55 x 85mm. to 210 x 250mm.), mostly of people and views in and around Shanghai, compiled by an American serviceman, contemporary black calf, upper cover with embossed Chinese junk and two dragons
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."