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HOLMES. ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE NORTH WEST FRONTIER, C.1915-30S
估價
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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描述
- A collection of thirty three photographs of people and views around Peshawar and the North-West Frontier in Afghanistan together with a related photobook. [c.1915-30; a few c.1940]
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33 silver prints (average 240 x 280mm., or the reverse, some smaller) 27 signed by Holmes in the negative, some minor loss, tears or creases; together with: [Holmes, R.B, (photographer)]. The North-West Frontier Province. Bombay: The Times Press, [c.1918?], oblong 4to (245 x 315mm.), photographic illustrations, original pictorial wrappers, dampstained and worn
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 AND PORTRAITS. Holmes took over the business established by his father in Peshawar, he was an official photographer of the third Anglo-Afghan campaign and also spent time in Kashmir.