Lot 1613 - A181 Photography - Saturday, 01. July 2017, 9.30 AM
LEGRAIN, GEORGES
(1865-1917).
"Fouilles de Karnack" . 3 albums with views of Egypt. 120 original photographs.
Albumin prints and autotypes mounted on boards. Circa 1903. Handwritten numbering in the images, also handwritten captions and 2 signatures "G. Legrain" below the print on the board. Albums 47 x 41.5 cm; Prints ca. 12.5 x 17 cm. Contemporary half leather bindings, with gold embossed spine titles and volume numbers, the flyleaf with coloured paper.
Provenance:
- From the private collection of Émile Guimet (1836-1918), industrialist, collector and orientalist.
- Swiss private collection.
- From the private collection of Émile Guimet (1836-1918), industrialist, collector and orientalist.
- Swiss private collection.
CHF 900 / 1 400 | (€ 930 / 1 440)
Sold for CHF 1 125 (including buyer’s premium)
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