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Description : 142 press photographs of the opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun. 1922-1923 Condition Note: approx. 250 x 200mm., or the reverse, silver prints, comprising: photographs of the Valley of the Kings, the excavations, antiquities and objects, Lord Canarvon, Mr Howard and Mr Callendar wrapping objects for transport and removing items from the Tomb and views of the Antechamber and the First Chamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, with typed caption and description on versos, and stamped copyright statement: The Times Photography Copyright in all Countries. This Photograph must be Acknowledged as follows: The Times World copyright Photograph by Mr Harry Burton, of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Expedition, lent by courtesy of the trustees and the Director of the Egyptian Department, most photographs stamped on verso Not to be published before 21Feb. 1923 [-25 Jan. 1924] We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. CATALOGUE NOTE a superb collection of photographs documenting the greatest archaeological discovery of the twentieth century. When Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon opened the tomb of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun in 1922, the spectacular find was captured in evocative detail by Harry Burton (1879-1940), the outstanding archaeological photographer of his day. Harry Burton had been hired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1914 to make a photographic record of ancient Egyptian monuments at Thebes and to serve as the official photographer for the Museum's excavation team. When the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922 the Museum's Egyptian Expedition offered the services of its staff to Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon, and Burton spent the next eight years photographing the tomb and its treasures. These photographs reflect his unsurpassed ability to convey the atmosphere of archaeological discovery. An exhibition devoted to Burton's photographs was held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, September 2001 - March 2002. See also lot 31.
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