Photographs - Auction 311
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| Lot | Symbols | Description | Estimate (AUD) | |||
| 961 | ) |
1868 Stamp made up of a photographic portrait of a woman, with engine turned borders & stars in the corners like a 1d Black, notated "Yours Very Sincerely, Ada". On a small card, dated July 29th/68. Early photographic image - most unusual. | $250 - $300
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 962 | ) |
"Melbourne Exhibition Building", c1880 albumem paper photograph (18x14cm), mounted on board with title in German "Melbourne, Victoria. Ausstellungsgebande mit Park", overall 31x23cm. | $200 - $250 | |||
| 963 | ) |
MELBOURNE: c1880-1915 photographs of Melbourne buildings, from "Cooper's Australian Views", comprising four showing Public Library including a nice interior view; and two showing Princess Theatre, photographs each 20x16cm, mounted on printed studio leaves (27x21cm) of various colours. Photographs in G/VG condition. (6 items) | $250 - $300 | |||
| 964 | ) |
SYDNEY: c1880-1915 photographs of Sydney street scenes, from "Cooper's Australian Views", showing horse-drawn vehicles & trams, photographs each 20x16cm, mounted on printed studio leaves (27x21cm) of various colours. Photographs in G/VG condition. (5 items) | $200 - $250 | |||
| 965 | ) |
SYDNEY: c1880-1915 photographs of Sydney street scenes, from "Cooper's Australian Views", showing horse-drawn vehicles, trams & few early cars, photographs each 20x16cm, mounted on printed studio leaves (27x21cm). Photographs in G/VG condition. (5 items) | $200 - $250 | |||
| 966 | ) |
SYDNEY: c1880-1915 photographs of Sydney buildings, from "Cooper's Australian Views", noted Hospital - Macquarie St, The Lands Office, Chief Secretary's Office (2), Hotel Metropole & Town Hall, photographs each 20x16cm, mounted on printed studio leaves (27x21cm) of various colours. Photographs in Fair/VG condition. (6 items) | $250 - $300 | |||
| 967 | ) |
"Melbourne from St.Kilda Road", c1880 albumem paper photograph (18x14cm), mounted on board with title in German "Melbourne von St.Kilda Road ausgeschen", overall 31x23cm. | $150 - $200 | |||
| 968 | ) |
TONGA: "Mrs MacGregor House, Haifi", c1880s albumen paper photograph, titled and numbered on reverse, 14x10cm. | $450 - $550 | |||
| 969 | ) |
TONGA: "Royal Palace, Tonga", c1880s albumen paper photograph, titled and numbered on reverse, 14x10cm. | $450 - $550 | |||
| 970 | ) |
TONGA: "Group of Natives, Mua", c1880s albumen paper photograph, titled and numbered on reverse, 14x10cm. | $600 - $700 | |||
| 971 | ) |
TONGA: "Tongan M.A.s", c1880s albumen paper photograph, titled and numbered on reverse, 14x10cm. | $600 - $700 | |||
| 972 | ) |
TONGA: "A Tongan Lady", c1880s albumen paper photograph, with "Kerry & Jones/Photographers/108 George Street/Sydney" blind studio stamp lower left, titled and numbered on reverse, 10x14cm. | $600 - $700 | |||
| 973 | ) |
TONGA: "Tongan Lady", c1880s albumen paper photograph, with "Kerry & Jones/Photographers/108 George Street/Sydney" blind studio stamp lower left, titled and numbered on reverse, 10x14cm. | $600 - $700 | |||
| 974 | ) |
TONGA: "Tongan Girl", c1880s albumen paper photograph, with "Kerry & Jones/Photographers/108 George Street/Sydney" blind studio stamp lower left, titled and numbered on reverse, 10x14cm. | $600 - $700 | |||
| 975 | ) |
TONGA: "Tongan Lady (full dress)", c1880s albumen paper photograph, with "Kerry & Jones/Photographers/108 George Street/ Sydney" blind studio stamp lower left, titled and numbered on reverse, 10x14cm. | $600 - $700 | |||
| 976 | ) |
VICTORIA: c1880-1900 cabinet card photographs (each about 10x16cm) by Victorian photographers, mostly portraits, though one superb photo-montage of Bendigo with "Wishing You/ A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" printed on card. (14 items) | $100 - $150 | |||
| 977 | ) ) |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: c1890s Scrap-book, mainy comprising cut-outs from greeting cards, also includes 13 early photographs, each with embossed stamp "Captn Sweet, Landscape Photographer, Adelaide", marvelous scenes including lady riding camel, camel-drawn cart, railway station in outback, each photograph about 21x16cm. | $600 - $1,000 | |||
| 978 | ) |
"The Heads of Some Sydney Notables When Sir Wm.T.Denison was Governor, 1855-1861", original photograph published by W.A.Gullick, Government Printer, Sydney, 1898, overall 39x35cm. Some old folds. Rare. | $180 - $200 | |||
| 979 | ) |
LANTERN SLIDES: c1900-20 collection in wooden case, noted European art & architecture, Constantinople, Egypt; also coloured slides (3) from Canadian-Pacific Railway. (72 items) | $180 - $200 | |||
| 980 | ) |
HERBERT PONTING [1870-1935] "Weddell Seal [diving off the ice. Cape Evans, March 15, 1911]", c1911, silver gelatin photograph (44x60cm), the photographer's blindstamp "H.G.Ponting" at lower right, titled and numbered "35" on The Fine Art Society labels on the backing board and on plywood back of original frame.
[Ponting was the first official photographer to be sent to the Antarctic. He joined Scott's Expedition in 1910 and sailed on the "Terra Nova" on June 15th. His large works are scarce and highly prized, especially in such fine condition.]. |
$4,000 - $5,000 | |||
| 981 | ) |
HERBERT PONTING [1870-1935] "Seals Basking on Pancake Ice", c1911, silver gelatin photograph (76x59cm), the photographer's blindstamp "H.G.Ponting" at lower right, titled and numbered "42" on The Fine Art Society label on the backing board. With 7cm tear at left, and few minor surface faults. | $500 - $1,000 | |||
| 982 | ) |
HERBERT PONTING (1870-1935): "Osman", c1911, silver gelatin photograph (32x46cm), of one of the pack dogs used by Captain Scott on his last South Pole expedition, 1910-13, titled and signed in ink by H.G.Ponting on mount, overall 36x48cm.
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$2,800 - $3,500
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 983 | ) |
HERBERT PONTING (1870-1935): "Vida", c1911, silver gelatin photograph (32x45cm), of one of the pack dogs used by Captain Scott on his last South Pole expedition, 1910-13, titled and signed in ink by H.G.Ponting on mount, overall 37x51cm.
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$2,800 - $3,500
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 984 | ) |
HOBART - SULLIVAN'S COVE: panoramic photograph (25x110cm) with details on the back indicating that the scene depicts New Zealand Troop Ships (1st & 2nd Contingent), September 1914, en route for King George Sound (Albany, W.A.) and U.K. (Minor edge faults). | $200 - $300 | |||
| 985 | ) |
LANCASHIRE: c1920 photographs of the village of Brockhall (10) including two showing the Scout Master; plus 1937-50 reprinted photographs (5) of teams from Wellington School, including cricket (2), football & tennis. (15 items) | $80 - $100
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 986 | ) |
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Presentation Photograph Album titled on cover "Photographs, Botanic Garden, Adelaide, South Australia", and with dedication inside, "To His Excellency the Governor and Lady Weigall, By the Board of Governors, Adelaide Botanic Garden, South Australia. April, 1922", with 26 silver gelatin photographs of the gardens, each 20x15cm. Superb condition. | $1,200 - $1,500
(Ex Gst) | |||
| 987 | ) |
NEW GUINEA: "Police Boys of New Guinea taken at Medang Mainland", 1930 silver gelatin photograph, with title and datestamp on reverse, 16x21cm. | $350 - $450 | |||
| 988 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Noosa River Scene" (Tewantin, Qld), 1950, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 29x36cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 989 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Fisherman on Noosa Beach near Dusk", 1950, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 29x36cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 990 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Fishing Nets Drying" (Noosaville), 1952, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image: 22x29cm. | $400 - $600 | |||
| 991 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Street Scene - Melbourne", 1952, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower left, window mounted. Image size: 29x36cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 992 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Swanston Street Scene" (Melbourne), 1952, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 29x36cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 993 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Old Settler's Hut near Dargo", 1954, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 29x39cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 994 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Boys Fishing in Botanical Gardens" (Melbourne), 1952, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 36x29cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 995 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Surf Carnival - Coolangatta 1953", silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower centre, window mounted. Image size: 26x39cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 996 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Rest at Windsor Castle", 1959, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 28x24cm. | $400 - $600 | |||
| 997 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Guard & Conversation at Windsor Castle", 1959, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 39x49cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 998 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Going Shopping" (London), 1962, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 29x24cm. | $400 - $600 | |||
| 999 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Scene Across Pond at Hampstead Heath" (London), 1962, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 29x39cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 1000 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Backyard Birthday Party", 1967, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 24x29cm. | $400 - $600 | |||
| 1001 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Middle Harbour at Dusk" (Sydney), 1967, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 29x36cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 1002 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Small Kitten in Large Plant", 1968, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25, window mounted. Image size: 36x29cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 1003 | ) ) ) |
JAPAN folio by Douglas Thompson [1932- ], comprising "Broken Clocks"(Osaka), "Rice Cake Sellers Outside Shrine", "Student Tieing Fortune to Line" (Nikko), "Family Group on Railway Platform" , "Junk Stall at Expo 70" (Osaka), "Old Potter - New Watch (Mishiko)" & "Scene in Passing Train", 1970, silver gelatin photographs, all signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25, each window mounted. Images all 29x36cm. [Douglas Thompson, an Australian Award Winner in the world-wide Asahi Optical Photo Contest 1970, won a free trip to Japan. His impressions of Japan's ancient-and-modern dual personality were featured in the October 1970 issue of 'Australian Photography']. (7 items) | $3,500 - $4,000 | |||
| 1004 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Nude", 1971, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 37x29cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 1005 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Kai Ti Chan (Dancer) Rehearsing in Park" (Sydney), 1971, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower right, window mounted. Image size: 29x36cm. | $500 - $700 | |||
| 1006 | ) |
DOUGLAS THOMPSON [1932- ] "Low Key Study of John", 1973, silver gelatin photograph, signed by the photographer and numbered 1/25 at lower left, window mounted. Image size: 29x24cm. | $400 - $600 | |||
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