Curator's Choice - 19th Century photographs

JULIA MARGARET CAMERON. William Page Wood, Baron Hatherley

TIBET. Tibetan Lady wearing her wealth in jewelry. C1890

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Curator's Choice - 19th Century photographs

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Our selection this month of original photographs from around the world have been selected for their subject matter, rarity, quality and interest. This varied group represents many different photographers mainly from the 19th and a few from the 20th century; some famous, others not so. These photographs captured places and events that have survived for 100 years or more. Photographs by Julia Margaret Cameron, Samuel Bourne, Arnold Genthe, Carleton Watkins, Felice Beato, Osa and Martin Johnson, Payne Jennings, Sebatiao Salgado, Zane Grey, Jaime & Jorge Blassi. There is rare group of Salt Prints, several Mammoth Prints and a few unique photograph albums. We hope you enjoy the selection. No reserves other than start prices.

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ALBUM. 6th Inniskilling Regiment of Dragoons. C1858: An important historical military photograph album of early salted paper photographs dated 1858 that was photographed by R. J. Garnett, one of the officers of the 6th Inniskilling Regiment of Dragoons

1691: ALBUM. 6th Inniskilling Regiment of Dragoons. C1858Est. $3,500-$5,000Lot Passed

ALBUM. Industrial Album of British Steel Chain Co. Ltd. C1960: Industrial Album of British Steel Chain Co. Ltd. c1960. 33 selenium toned b&w photographs 13 x 12.5 inches, 24 x 19 cm single sided and mounted on thick boards in excellent condition. Photographed by

1692: ALBUM. Industrial Album of British Steel Chain Co. Ltd. C1960Est. $1,250-$1,750Lot Passed

1693: ALBUM. KLM Aircraft Parts Service & Test Facilities. C1950Est. $850-$1,250Lot Passed

ALBUM. Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. c1925: Photograph album of the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co.Trafford Park, Manchester, England, circa 1925. Metropolitan-Vickers, Metrovick, was a British heavy electrical engineering company of the

1694: ALBUM. Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co. c1925Est. $400-$600Lot Passed

ANTIQUITIES. Terra-cotta Glazed Vases, 500BC. C1870: Terra-cotta Glazed Vases, 500BC. c1870. Vases with brown figures on pale ground. British Museum Collection. Series of photographs commissioned by the British Museum by Charles Harrison in 1870. Good

1695: ANTIQUITIES. Terra-cotta Glazed Vases, 500BC. C1870Est. $250-$350Lot Passed

ARNOLD GENTHE. Chinatown, San Francisco. c1920: Chinatown, San Francisco. C1920. Very good contrast and tonality. Photographer: Attributed to Arnold Genthe. 9.75 x 6.5 in. 25 x 16.5 cm.

1696: ARNOLD GENTHE. Chinatown, San Francisco. c1920Est. $900-$1,250Lot Passed

BATHERS. Bathing in the Lido, Venice, Italy. C1875: Bathing in the Lido, Venice, Italy. C1875. Very good contrast and tonality. Unidentified photographer. 7.5 x 10 in.

1697: BATHERS. Bathing in the Lido, Venice, Italy. C1875Est. $200-$250Lot Passed

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BLASSI, Jaime & Jorge. Natives of Pisac, Peru. C1978: Natives of Pisac, Peru. C1978. Excellent contrast and tonality. Photographers: Jaime & Jorge Blassi. 14.25 x 10.5 in 36.19 x 26.67 cm. (Photograph is larger than scan).

1698: BLASSI, Jaime & Jorge. Natives of Pisac, Peru. C1978Est. $500-$750

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BOURNE, SAMUEL. Lepcha Girl, Darjeeling, India. C1865: Lepcha Girl, Darjeeling, India. c1865. Rare photograph by Samuel Bourne #1908. Good contrast & tonality, minor edge fading. Photographer: Samuel Bourne.10 x 9 in. 25.40 x 22.86 cm

1699: BOURNE, SAMUEL. Lepcha Girl, Darjeeling, India. C1865Est. $900-$1,250Lot Passed

BOURNE, SAMUEL. Trichinopoly; Mundapam, with facade of carved Stone Horses. C1865: Trichinopoly; Mundapam, with facade of carved Stone Horses. Samuel Bourne # 2064. Photographer's credit and number in negative. Excellent contrast and tonality. Illustrated in Sieben Jahre Indien,

1700: BOURNE, SAMUEL. Trichinopoly; Mundapam, with facade of carved Stone Horses. C1865Est. $600-$750Lot Passed

BOURNE, SAMUEL.The Taj Mahal from the Corner of the Quadrangle . C1865: Agra â€“ The Taj from the Corner of the Quadrangle. C1865. Excellent contrast and tonality, minor edge fading. Photographer: Samuel Bourne #1080. 9.25 x 11.5 in

1701: BOURNE, SAMUEL.The Taj Mahal from the Corner of the Quadrangle . C1865Est. $400-$500Lot Passed

CARLETON WATKINS. Grizzly Giant, 33 feet in Diameter. Mariposa Grove, California. C1865: Grizzly Giant, 33 feet in Diameter. Mariposa Grove, California. C1865. Excellent tonality & contrast, minor edge fading. Photographer: Carleton Watkins. 8 x 12 in.

1702: CARLETON WATKINS. Grizzly Giant, 33 feet in Diameter. Mariposa Grove, California. C1865Est. $900-$1,250Lot Passed

CARLETON WATKINS. Pohono, the Bridal Veil Fall, 900 feet. Yosemite, California, c1861: Vernal Fall, Yosemite â€“ 350 feet. By Carleton Watkins and published by Taber. Very good contrast and tonality. Photographer: Carleton Watkins. 11.5 x 8 in. 29.21 x 20.32 cm

1703: CARLETON WATKINS. Pohono, the Bridal Veil Fall, 900 feet. Yosemite, California, c1861Est. $900-$1,250Lot Passed

CHARLES DICKENS. Et alia. C1863.: Unusual photomontage with Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870) in the center surrounded by other well-knnown personalities of the day,including: Queen Victoria, Princess of Wales, Princess Louise, Duke of

1704: CHARLES DICKENS. Et alia. C1863.Est. $400-$500Lot Passed

CHINA. Vestibule of the Emperor's Summer Palace, Longevity Mountain, Peking. C1920: The Vestibule of the Emperor's Summer Palace, Longevity Mountain, Peking. C1920 before the restorartion of 1924. Photograph shows a group of Chinese with a few non-Asian visitors sitting on the

1705: CHINA. Vestibule of the Emperor's Summer Palace, Longevity Mountain, Peking. C1920Est. $300-$450Lot Passed

DROGMAN GUIDE. C1880: Drogman Guide in Syria, c1880. Tourists travelling to Syria would hire a guide like this to guide and protect. Good contrast & tonality, minor edge fading . Photographer: Bonfils . 10.75 x 8.5 in.

1706: DROGMAN GUIDE. C1880Est. $600-$750Lot Passed

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FASHION. The Roaring Ninties. C1890: Fashion photography of the Roaring Ninties. A finely dressed lady. Good contrast and tonality, some minor surface creases.Unknown photographer. 11 x 8.5 in. 29 x 22 cm.

1707: FASHION. The Roaring Ninties. C1890Est. $200-$250

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FELICE BEATO. Coolies, Way-side Refreshments. C1870: Coolies, Way-side Refreshments. C1870. Very good contrast and tonality â€“ some wrinkling top right corner. Photographer: Felice Beato. 10.375 x 8.125 in. 26.35 x 20.64 cm.

1708: FELICE BEATO. Coolies, Way-side Refreshments. C1870Est. $900-$1,250Lot Passed

FELICE BEATO. Kago & Bearers. C1870: Kago & Bearers mode of travelling before 1871. Fine condition and contrast with minor edge fading on left side. Photographer: Felice Beato. 7.625 x 9.75 in. 19.5 x 25 cm

1709: FELICE BEATO. Kago & Bearers. C1870Est. $950-$1,250Lot Passed

FELICE BEATO. Korean Chief. c1871: Chief of the Village of Rose Island, Korea Campaign. May 1871. Fair to good contrast and tonality. Photographer: Felice Beato. 10.5 x 8.25 in.

1710: FELICE BEATO. Korean Chief. c1871Est. $900-$1,250Lot Passed

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FIGHTERS. Bare Knuckle Fighters, c1860.: Bare Knuckle Fighters, c1860. Very good contrast and tonality, minor edge fading. Albumenized Salt Print. Unknown photographer.14.75 x 11 in. 37.47 x 27.94 cm. Photograph is much larger than scan

1711: FIGHTERS. Bare Knuckle Fighters, c1860.Est. $750-$1,000

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GOLD MINERS. Gold Miners selling gold, Brazil. c1963: Gold Miners selling gold, Brazil. C1963. Excellent contrast and tonality. Photograph has been retouched with gouache to enhance the image for publication. Photographers: le Parisien. 11.75 x 9.25 in.

1712: GOLD MINERS. Gold Miners selling gold, Brazil. c1963Est. $500-$650Lot Passed

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HOLY LAND. Mother-of-Pearl Workers. c1880: Mother-of-Pearl Workers. C1880. Captioned in an early hand on reverse: This is at Bethlehem, saw them at it and it is surprising what good work they do with such rude applicances. Best of them

1713: HOLY LAND. Mother-of-Pearl Workers. c1880Est. $300-$400

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1714: HONG KONG. Hong Kong and the Peak viewed from the East. C1880.Est. $600-$750Lot Passed

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