Egypt
Restoration/rebuidling of the “Barrages Al-Kanater” (Nile dam), 1890, 5 vintage prints, albumen, each ca. 25,5 x 34,7 cm, (5), (EK)
Built in 1843, the Al-Kanater Nile dams north of Cairo were rebuilt during the British occupation owing to construction flaws, The five large albumen prints show the construction work in progress and represent rare examples of late 19th century colonial photography.
Specialist: Mag. Eva Königseder
Mag. Eva Königseder
+43-1-515 60-421
eva.koenigseder@dorotheum.at
03.06.2014 - 18:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 600.- to EUR 800.-
Egypt
Restoration/rebuidling of the “Barrages Al-Kanater” (Nile dam), 1890, 5 vintage prints, albumen, each ca. 25,5 x 34,7 cm, (5), (EK)
Built in 1843, the Al-Kanater Nile dams north of Cairo were rebuilt during the British occupation owing to construction flaws, The five large albumen prints show the construction work in progress and represent rare examples of late 19th century colonial photography.
Specialist: Mag. Eva Königseder
Mag. Eva Königseder
+43-1-515 60-421
eva.koenigseder@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Art Photography |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 03.06.2014 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 27.05. - 03.06.2014 |