Auction 12
Important collection, Eretz Israel, settlement, anti-Semitism, Holocaust and She'erit Ha-Pleita, postcards and photographs, Judaica - Books, Chabad, Rabbinical Letters
By DYNASTY
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Aug 2, 2021
Abraham Ferrera 1 , Jerusalem, Israel
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The auction will take place on Monday, August 2nd, 2021 at 19:00 (Israel time).
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LOT 123:
James McDoland - Photographs of the Old City of Jerusalem
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Sold for: $300
Start price:
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200
Buyer's Premium: 22%
VAT: 17%
On commission only
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James McDoland - Photographs of the Old City of Jerusalem
Three early albumen photos - attributed to James McDonald. Described at the back and date: James McDoland c. 1870. Photographs: Tower of David, Gate of Mercy, Gate of Lions.
In 1864-65 a survey of Jerusalem was conducted by the British engineer Charles Wilson (the survey summary appeared in three magnificent volumes). The photographer of the delegation was James McDonald who photographed the view of the Temple Mount and its surroundings, the Western Wall, and the wall area, as well as some panoramic photographs. In 1868 McDonald set out with a delegation to Sinai, where he took about 150 more photographs.
Two photographs: 28x22 cm. One photograph: 31x25 cm. general condition good- very good.
