PERSIA ̶ SEVRUGUIN, ANTOIN AND B. AGAIANTZ Album of photographs of Persia. [c.1870s-80s] Oblong folio (274 x 360mm.), 81 albumen prints (from 115 x 155mm. to 205 x 270mm., or the reverse), 35 with hand-colour, 10 signed in the negative by Sevruguin, 11 signed in the negative by Agaiantz, most captioned in French in ink, mounted on card, recto and verso, contemporary dark red morocco-backed red cloth boards, upper cover stamped in gilt 'PERSE' and with initials "G.A.", some image fading, slight dust-staining, binding expertly refurbished A RARE NINETEENTH-CENTURY ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF PERSIA, most likely compiled by a French diplomat, including views of Qazvin, thermal springs, Mazandaran and views along the road to Tehran, the shah's palace, views in Tehran, the garden and interior of the ministry of foreign affairs, the garden of the French legation, views around Tehran, the shah's zoological garden at Doshan Tappeh, Tabriz, Isfahan, and 14 portraits of individuals and groups, including Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.Condition ReportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. 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.
PERSIA ̶ SEVRUGUIN, ANTOIN AND B. AGAIANTZ Album of photographs of Persia. [c.1870s-80s] Oblong folio (274 x 360mm.), 81 albumen prints (from 115 x 155mm. to 205 x 270mm., or the reverse), 35 with hand-colour, 10 signed in the negative by Sevruguin, 11 signed in the negative by Agaiantz, most captioned in French in ink, mounted on card, recto and verso, contemporary dark red morocco-backed red cloth boards, upper cover stamped in gilt 'PERSE' and with initials "G.A.", some image fading, slight dust-staining, binding expertly refurbished A RARE NINETEENTH-CENTURY ALBUM OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF PERSIA, most likely compiled by a French diplomat, including views of Qazvin, thermal springs, Mazandaran and views along the road to Tehran, the shah's palace, views in Tehran, the garden and interior of the ministry of foreign affairs, the garden of the French legation, views around Tehran, the shah's zoological garden at Doshan Tappeh, Tabriz, Isfahan, and 14 portraits of individuals and groups, including Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.Condition ReportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. 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.
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