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Robertson, James & Felice Beato
(1813-1888, 1832-1909)Views of Constantinople

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

Views of Constantinople. Early 1850s. 12 albumen prints, mounted to board. Most 30,5 x 26 cm or reverse and four 10 x 18 cm. Several signed and titled in the negative in lower edge; with title page with gold lettering, in modern presentation folder.

During the 1850s and 1860s, James Robertson and Felice Beato operated a prominent photography studio in Pera, the European quarter of Constantinople. Their partnership began around 1853, resulting in the formation of Robertson & Beato - one of the earliest commercial photography studios in the region. They were later joined by Beato’s brother, Antonio, further expanding the scope of their activities. Together, they produced an extensive body of work that documented the city’s architectural landmarks, varied landscapes, and scenes of everyday life, offering a vital visual record of the Ottoman Empire in the mid-19th century. Concluding the album are four private photographs depicting British naval officers and a steamer. – Boards minimally toned in edges, some prints with light foxing, a few slightly faded in lower edge, otherwise most are strong prints in very good condition.