Bidspirit auction | Martinet / Hautecoeur 19th C

Martinet / Hautecoeur 19th C Photos of Egypt - Item/Description: Collection of five albumen prints from the late 19th century. All with publisher stamps from Martinet Hautecoeur and featuring Egyptian sites and monuments. Incudes: The Tombs of the Caliphs in Cairo, the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Pyramid of Khafre, the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, with the adjacent Al-Rifa'i Mosque also visible, the Citadel and the Suez Omnibuses. (Hippolyte Arnoux, Francis Frith) Maison Martinet was a publishing house founded in 1824, which later collaborated with Albert Hautecoeur (1849-1889) a French photographer and publisher who took over the business, which was subsequently known as ”Ancienne Maison Martinet, A. Hautecoeur” 172, Rue de Rivoli (Paris). Material: Photographic Prints Dimensions: Image size: Height: 7 1/2”; Width: 9 3/4”. Matted: Height: 13 1/2” Width: 18 1/2”. Photos merged, sizes may not be to scale. Condition: Signs of age and wear include surface scratches, scuffing, foxing, discoloration. Age: 1850s-1890s Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $25 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.