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Portrait and group including Shah Jahan, Begum of Bhopal, 2 prints, 1 on albumen paper and 1 silver, India, 19th-20th centuries: 
1 silver print showing a group portrait including the Begum of Bhopal and Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India, in an interior, circa 1905, 20.5x28.5 cm (print). Photographic credit on the card: "Herzog & Higgins, Mhow (Central India)". This print was most probably bought at Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot n°279. The print is dated ca 1905 and attributed to Herzog & Higgins
1 albumen print showing the Begum of Bhopal, standing in an interior, leaning against a table, 1870s, 35x26.5 cm (print) (small restoration). Inscription "Her Highness The Begum of Bhopal - Central India" on the cardboard on which the print is glued. This Begum was Knight Grand Commander (GCSI) of the Order of the Star of India and wears the medals, the collar and the coat. Provenance: Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot no. 240, the print is attributed to Bourne & Shepherd and dated 1870s. A similar photograph, with a larger composition, dated 1872 and attributed to Bourne & Shepherd, is in the British Library, London (no inventory number). Another similar print, on albumen paper, attributed to Bourne & Shepherd and dated 1875-76, is in the Royal Collection, inv. no. RCIN 2701710

Lot 3895
Estimate
CHF 400 - 600
Adjudicated(excl. fees)
CHF 330

Description

Portrait and group including Shah Jahan, Begum of Bhopal, 2 prints, 1 on albumen paper and 1 silver, India, 19th-20th centuries: 

1 silver print showing a group portrait including the Begum of Bhopal and Lord Minto, the Viceroy of India, in an interior, circa 1905, 20.5x28.5 cm (print). Photographic credit on the card: "Herzog & Higgins, Mhow (Central India)". This print was most probably bought at Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot n°279. The print is dated ca 1905 and attributed to Herzog & Higgins

1 albumen print showing the Begum of Bhopal, standing in an interior, leaning against a table, 1870s, 35x26.5 cm (print) (small restoration). Inscription "Her Highness The Begum of Bhopal - Central India" on the cardboard on which the print is glued. This Begum was Knight Grand Commander (GCSI) of the Order of the Star of India and wears the medals, the collar and the coat. Provenance: Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot no. 240, the print is attributed to Bourne & Shepherd and dated 1870s. A similar photograph, with a larger composition, dated 1872 and attributed to Bourne & Shepherd, is in the British Library, London (no inventory number). Another similar print, on albumen paper, attributed to Bourne & Shepherd and dated 1875-76, is in the Royal Collection, inv. no. RCIN 2701710

Condition report

Portrait de groupe: 
Tirage collé à un carton, lui-même collé sur un autre carton. Dégâts et manques sur le plus grand des cartons
Présence des crédits photographiques sur le grand carton, de Herzog & Higgins
Usure générale de la surface
Quelques rayures de surface
Le papier ondule légèrement 
Petits  manques à la surface
Dans un passe-partout (mais non collé)

Portrait individuel: 
Tirage collé à un carton, lui-même scotché à un passe-partout
Usure générale de la surface
Petite restauration sur le coin inférieur gauche (quand on regarde la photographie)
Quelques taches

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