Palazzo Publico, Siena; Views of Siena and Perugia. Circa 1854. 1 large-format gold-toned salted paper print and 2 albumen prints. 26 x 33,5 cm and 18 x 24 cm. Each with number 206, 390 and 364 in lower right in the negative, each mounted to board (edges slightly time-stained and some spots), first print with photographer's Fratelli Alinari, Fotografi Firenze, Presso Luigi Bardi blindstamp below the image on the mount, smaller prints annotated in ink below image on the mount.
Leopoldo Allinari was an Italian photographer known for his pioneering work in the 19th century, specializing in architectural photography. He was one of the founders of the Fratelli Allinari studio, a renowned photography and publishing company in Florence, Italy, and played a significant role in docu- menting the art, architecture, and cultural heritage of Italy. The studio became known for its vast collection of photo- graphs, which contributed to the preservation and dissemina- tion of Italian art and culture. – Spot in sky area, light fading in left edge, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Bodo von Dewitz/Dietmar Siegert/Karin Schuller-Procopovici (eds.). Italien sehen und sterben. Photographien der Zeit des Risorgimento (1845-1870). Cologne 1994, pp. 164-165.
Pisa: Dome and Baptistry; Dome portal; Madonna de la Spina Church; Dome with Campanila. Circa 1854-1860. 3 large-format gold-toned salted paper prints and 3 albumen prints. Between 32 x 41 cm and 18 x 24 cm. Most with number 185, 183, 47 and 44 in lower right in the negative, each mounted to board (edges slightly time-stained and some spots), larger prints with photographer's Fratelli Alinari, Fotografi Firenze, Presso Luigi Bardi blindstamp below the image on the mount, smaller prints annotated in ink below image on the mount.
Some light fading in edges, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Bodo von Dewitz/Dietmar Siegert/Karin Schuller-Procopovici (eds.). Italien sehen und sterben. Photographien der Zeit des Risorgimento (1845-1870). Cologne 1994, pp. 164-165.
Alinari, Leopoldo
Fontana di Niccolò Pisano, Perugia
Los 4005
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Fontana di Niccolò Pisano, Perugia. Circa 1854. Large-format gold-toned salted paper print. 26 x 33,5 cm. Number 135 in lower right in the negative, mounted to board (edges time-stained and with some foxing), photographer's Fratelli Alinari, Fotografi Firenze, Presso Luigi Bardi blindstamp and annotated in ink below the image on the mount.
This photograph shows the Fontana di Niccolò Pisano, built in 1278, whose intricate design and carvings are considered important precursors to Italian Renaissance art. – An unusually fine print in excellent condition.
Altobelli, Gioacchino
Pope Pius IX blessing his troops for the last time before the capture of Rome April 25, 1870
Los 4008
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Pope Pius IX blessing his troops for the last time before the capture of Rome, April 25, 1870. Large-format gold-toned albumen print. 26,5 x 36,5 cm. Mounted to original board (a few light foxing spots), photographer's blindstamp below image on mount.
Gioacchino Altobelli‘s work was distinguished by elegant com- positions featuring soldiers and high-society personalities, and he later applied for a brevet for his innovative technique of applying color to photographic images. His work recorded sig- nificant historical events, such as the capture of Rome by Piedmontese troops in 1870, marking the end of Papal power and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy. – A few light surface scuff marks, some light foxing in sky area, otherwise in very good condition. With: Fratelli d'Alessandri (Antonio d'Alessandri [1818-1893] and Paolo Francesco d' Alessandri [1824-1889] and unknown. Portraits of noblemen and high-ranking religious figures of the Papal State and other Roman figures. Late 1860s. 11 finely hand-colored carte-de-visites and 1 albumen print, all mounted to one board (45 x 60 cm).
Alinari, Fratellii
Italian marble marquetry studies
Los 4009
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Italian marble marquetry studies. 1890s. 24 linen-backed albumen prints. Between 24 x 18,5 cm and 25 x 19 cm. With Ed. Allinari negative number, caption and title in lower margin; annotated by another hand in ink and stamped Kutschmann on verso.
This photographic collection presents a series of detailed stud- ies capturing the floors, choirs, and candelabra of prominent sites, including the St. John Baptistery and the Basilica di S. Miniato al Monte in Florence, as well as San Cesareo Cathedral in Terracina, Latium. – Some light fading, linen mounts slightly frayed, otherwise in very good condition with strong contrasts.
Anderson, James
View of St. Peter's Basilica from Monte Pincio
Los 4010
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View of St. Peter's Basilica from Monte Pincio. Circa 1853. Albumen print, oval. 26 x 34,5 cm. Matted and framed under museum glass in gilt frame.
James Anderson's mid-19th-century photographs of St. Peter's Basilica and other important sites are invaluable historical records, preserving the grandeur and architectural details of this iconic religious monument. Anderson's work not only serves as documentation but also as a testament to the artistic possibilities of early photography in capturing the essence and beauty of significant cultural and religious sites. – A beautiful print with a strong violet-brown tone and in near excellent condition.
Provenance: Uta and Wilfried Wiegand Collection
Lit.: Dorothea Ritter. Rom 1846 - 1870. James Anderson und die Maler-Fotografen, Sammlung Siegert, Munich 2005, ill. p. 54.
View of Forum Romanum. Circa 1853/54. Large-format albumen print. 29 x 36 cm. Mounted to board (slightly soiled, time-stained in edges), Spithöver blindstamp and annotated in ink on mount.
Attractive print with a reddish-brown tone and in near excellent condition.
Lit.: Francesca Bonetti (ed.). Roma 1840-1870. La fotografia, il collezionista e lo storico. Fotografie della collezione Orsola e Filippo Maggia. Rome 2008, ill. p. 146.
Anschütz, Ottomar
Selected animal studies (taxidermy models)
Los 4014
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Selected animal studies (taxidermy models). 1885-89. 8 albumen prints. Each circa 14,5 x 20,5 cm. Each with photographer's name, date and location in the negative lower right. Each mounted to board, number label and number in red pencil in upper corner as well as annotated in pencil in lower edge of mount.
Ottomar Anschütz made significant contributions to the realms of early motion picture and high-speed photography, gaining renown for his expertise in capturing swift move- ments of both animals and humans. Among his notable works, the eight photographs in this series depict taxidermied ani- mals within carefully arranged settings, including painted backgrounds and various props, closely simulating their natural habitats. – A few minimal surface scuff marks/slight surface soiling, otherwise in very good condition. With: Ottomar Anschütz. Calvary horse with rider. 1883. Albumen print. 15 x 20 cm. Photographer's blindstamp with year in lower right; photographer's stamp on the verso. - Some staining in upper edge, some creases in upper left corner.
Provenance: Robert Lebeck Collection
Lit.: Ilustrirte Zeitung, Leipzig No. 2365, vol. 91, 27.10.1888, p. 425 (4 illustrated).
Notre Dame. Circa 1856. Albumen print. 43 x 33,5 cm. Matted and framed under museum glass in wooden frame.
Known for his pioneering role in 19th century architectural and landscape photography, the French photographer Édouard Baldus contributed significantly to the use of photography as a tool to document and preserve architectural heritage. His photographs of Notre Dame are crucial historical records that capture the intricate architectural details and the restoration process of the cathedral in the mid-19th century. – A few light spots and two foxing spots in upper right, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Provenance: Uta and Wilfried Wiegand Collection
Notre Dame, Paris. 1860s. Albumen print. 21,5 x 28,4 cm. Mounted to original board (some light foxing spots and light traces of use), photographer's signature stamp in lower right on the mount, hinge-mounted along upper edge to window mat.
A few small spots in sky area, otherwise a strong print and in very good condition.
Provenance: Uta and Wilfried Wiegand Collection
Beato, Felice
Tangkoo Fort after Its Capture, showing the French and English Entrance, August 10th, 1860
Los 4019
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"Tangkoo Fort after Its Capture, showing the French and English Entrance, August 10th, 1860". 2-part albumen print panorama. 23 x 57,8 cm. Annotated in English in ink/pencil on verso, taped together at center on verso with paper strip, hinge-mounted in mat.
The Italian-British photographer Felice Beato took a series of photographs during the Second Opium War (1856-1860) after the capture of Tangkoo Fort, which today are among the most important documents in the history of photography. The pano- ramic photo offered here shows the enormously large fort in an exterior view after the end of the battle.
Lit.: Anne Lacoste, Felice Beato. A Photographer on the Eastern Road (exhibition catalogue). Los Angeles 2010, ill. plate 106. – Fade line and some buckling in center, some light fading in edges, light handling marks, some light foxing spots in sky area and soiling in upper area of left print, otherwise in good condition.
Provenance: Robert Lebeck Collection
Lit.: Anne Lacoste, Felice Beato. A Photographer on the Eastern Road (exhibition catalogue). Los Angeles 2010, ill. plate 106.
Beato, Felice
Picturesque views of Japan
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Picturesque views of Japan. 1860s. 4 albumen prints. Each circa 24 x 30 cm. Each mounted to thin cream card, annotated in German in pencil below images on the mounts; each with printed text label of following print on mount verso.
Felice Beato's mid-19th-century photographic views of Japan are of great historical and artistic importance, capturing the nation during a crucial phase of modernization as it opened up to the world. These images offer valuable insights into Japanese landscapes, architecture, and daily life, serving as a significant record of a transformative period in Japan's history. This collection of photographs includes views of the Tokaido, the valley of Mayonashi and other landscapes. – One slightly faded in upper edge, otherwise most in very good condition.
Provenance: Robert Lebeck Collection
Lit.: Claudia Gabriele Philippe/Dietmar Siegert/ Rainer Wick (eds.). Felice Beato in Japan. Photographien zum Ende der Feudal Zeit 1863-1873. Heidelberg 1991, ill. p. 79 and 88.
Picturesque views of Japan. 1867-68. 3 albumen prints. Each circa 24 x 30 cm. Each mounted to thin cream card, annotated in German in pencil below images on the mounts; each with printed text label of following print on mount verso.
This collection features images of the Miyanoshita resort nestled in the Hakone mountains, recognized as one of Japan's first Western-style resorts that welcomed visitors from around the world. – Slightly faded in edges, otherwise in very good condition.
Provenance: Robert Lebeck Collection
Lit.: Claudia Gabriele Philippe/Dietmar Siegert/ Rainer Wick (eds.). Felice Beato in Japan. Photographien zum Ende der Feudal Zeit 1863-1873. Heidelberg 1991, ill. p. 99.
Picturesque views of Japan. 1867-68. 3 albumen prints. Each circa 24 x 30 cm. Each mounted to thin cream card, annotated in German in pencil below images on the mounts; each with printed text label of following print on mount verso.
This selection comprises images of significant locations in the Edo region. It features scenic vistas from Atango-yama hill, the revered Shinto Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura, and the vibrant Yokohama port, known for its pivotal role in Japan‘s 19th-cen- tury trade and cultural interactions with the world. – Slightly faded in edges, otherwise in very good condition.
Provenance: Robert Lebeck Collection
Lit.: Claudia Gabriele Philippe/Dietmar Siegert/ Rainer Wick (eds.). Felice Beato in Japan. Photographien zum Ende der Feudal Zeit 1863-1873. Heidelberg 1991, ill. p. 82 and 114.
Photographer: William Saunders (1832-1892) and others. Views of China. 1870-1890. 10 albumen prints, some mounted to board (some buckling/foxing). Various sizes 18,2 x 26,8 cm and 22,2 x 27,5 cm (30,2 x 36,2 cm). Some captioned in ink below images on mount.
Aside from various portraits and genre scenes, this collection includes some attractive views of China, namely a view of the port of Shanghai seen from the German consulate, the great Pagoda in the Imperial Winter Garden in Beijing and Pazhou Pagoda in Guangzhou. Also includes five views of India and Japan mounted onto the versos of mounts. – Some handling marks/creases on prints, some scuff marks, some with fading in edges, otherwise in good condition.
China
Souvenir album of a German officer in China
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Souvenir album of a German officer stationed in Tsingtau, China. Circa 1900. 69 vintage collodion paper prints. Most 9 x 12 cm and some larger. Mounted to boards (time-stained/soiled in edges), bound in contemporary black lacquer boards (some cracks, edges rubbed/chipped, leather spine restored) with decorative scene on front cover with mother of pearl inlay (several pieces missing).
This assortment features personal photographs taken by a German officer while stationed in China around 1900. The collection encompasses a diverse range of subjects, including scenic views of Qingtao (Tsingtao) and various locations, as well as depictions of German military life. Additionally, it in- cludes captivating snapshots of landscapes, barracks, railway stations, and military equipment, providing valuable insights into the historical context of the time. – Some prints faded, some surface scratches, otherwise many photos in good to very good condition.
Curtis, Edward Sheriff
A Desert Cahuilla Woman
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A Desert Cahuilla Woman, 1924. Photogravure. From Volume XV of "The North American Indian", printed 1926. 39,7 x 29,5 cm (56,5 x 45,5 cm). With printed title and copyright text below image.
Time-stained in margin from previous mat, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Edward S. Curtis. Die Indianer Nord-Amerikas: Die kompletten Portfolios. Cologne 1997, ill. p. 576.
Photographer: Abraham Bogardus (1822-1908). Portrait of a young boy. Early 1850s. Sixth-plate gold-toned daguerreotype with gilt surround, photographer's blindstamp, newly sealed behind glass in leather case with embossed flower ornament.
The American daguerreotypist Abraham Bogardus operated a highly successful portrait studio in New York City, where he produced countless daguerreotype portraits, contributing to the popularization of this medium during the 19th century. His work played a significant role in the development of portrait photography and the spread of this art form across the United States. – A few small tarnish spots, otherwise in very good condition.
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