PANORAMA,1911 CORONATION DURBAR INVITATION, MAP
Silver gelatin print on paper
This lot has a printed official invitation card for The Investiture Ceremony to be held by The King-Emperor In The King-Emperor's Camp. December 14th, 1911, Delhi, India.
Issued to Elizabeth Wood, Famous Los Angeles Socialite and Mother of Actor Robert Stack (Untouchables) with mention of seating arrangement: Block W, No. 22. Glue residue on the reverse, corner creases, rather marked other wear. The back has a partial image of the seating layout. There is also an accompanying map which folds out to 13.6 x 15 inches
In addition to the unique invitation, there are five original platinum photographs, including one panoramic photo of the durbar measuring 7 x 52 inches (some fold marks)
Interesting rare collection of original photos of the Delhi Durbar of 1911 taken by Bourne & Shepherd company - the official photographers of the ceremony. Especially for this occasion “, they were given the title, 'Kaiser-e-Hind' which they still use as part of their official letterhead” (Wikipedia). This solemn ceremony at Coronation Park in Delhi lasted for 9 days (7-16 December 1911) and was the only one attended by the sovereign. The Durbar of 1911 is also famous for the fact that on December 12, 1911, George V, “the then Emperor of India along with Queen Mary, made the announcement that the capital of the Raj was to be shifted from Calcutta to Delhi. On December 15, 1911, they laid the foundation stone for Viceroy's residence, and New Delhi here, which was subsequently shifted to its present location on Raisina Hill near Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House)” (Wikipedia).
Bourne & Shepherd established in 1863, was an Indian photographic studio and one of the oldest established photographic businesses in the world. At its peak, it was the most successful commercial firm in 19th-and early 20th-century India, with agencies all over India, and outlets in London and Paris, and also ran a mail order service.
NON-EXPORTABLE
43
Wiele and klein
DELHI DURBAR,1903, DELHI [SET OF 8]
Platinum prints on paper
8.9 x 11.5 in (22.6 x 29.2 cm)
Rs 75000.00 - 100000.00
$ 1048.95 - 1398.60
This lot will be sold in "as is" condition.
There may be some minor fading, yellowing, tears/creases scratches, or holes commensurate with age that may not be visible in the images.
The photographs on sale in this auction are rare, out-of-print and otherwise collectable, dating from the 19th century onwards. Photographs age over time and deterioration in a photograph's condition depends on many factors, including the original materials used and conditions of usage over time. Photographs will often show signs of foxing, yellowing and fading through usage.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Condition requests can be obtained via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Storyltd shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.