977 - Orient—A collection of approximately 96 original photographs in a lidded box featuring hand-painted Oriental-style motifs. Vintage. Albumen prints. Mounted. Box: approximately 53 x 36 x 14 cm.

Orient—A collection of approximately 96 original photographs in a lidded box featuring hand-painted Oriental-style motifs. Vintage. Albumen prints. Mounted. Box: approximately 53 x 36 x 14 cm. The front cover features the pyramids; the sides depict palm trees, etc. The prints are in the sizes 14 x 10 cm and 22 x 28 cm. Mostly from the Zangaki, Bonfils, and Fiorillo studios; some without any indication of the studio. Depicts old buildings, landscapes, street scenes, and ethnic groups, mostly from Egypt, some from Istanbul and elsewhere. – Box has dry cracks and missing sections; the painting is worn and has darkened; the photo mounts are slightly warped; the prints are mostly somewhat pale; overall in decent condition. #