Beschreibung:

AUSTRALIA—DALTON, EDWIN Twelve glass stereoviews of Sydney, 1858-59 12 glass stereoviews (approximately 82 x 170mm.), housed in a nineteenth-century wooden box with removable lid, one with a crack, a few with loss of emulsion, other scratches, wear or oxidisation RARE EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS OF SYDNEY, comprising views of Macquarie Street, Government House, Cambell's Wharf, Watson's Bay, Macquarie Fort, Sydney's Head, The Gap, Hawkesbury River, Richmond River, a bridge in Sydney, Circular Bay, and a river or waterhole. Dalton was a pioneer photographer in Australia, and his stereoviews of Sydney harbour and the Hawkesbury river above Richmond (1858-59), are an early and important photographic record of Sydney in the mid-nineteenth century. Few examples of this series of photographs survive for two reasons: firstly the photographs were produced on glass, and secondly Dalton's studio was destroyed by fire in August 1862.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.