Japan Collection of 17 large-format OPhotographs mostly of kimonos. Vintages. Silver gelatin prints. Nara, around 1900, each approx. 20.4 x 26.7 cm. Mounted in album d. Zt. landscape 4°. Cord-bound silk binding with cover and spine label (stained and soiled, cover with losses, labels faded). The photographs, each with blindstamp "M. Matsuoka Nara Japan", probably show presentations of goods in the rooms of a Japanese merchant. - 11 images show kimonos draped on walls, 5 images show other goods such as blankets, combs, fans, dolls, bags, mortars, shoes etc., the last image shows a street scene with traditionally dressed Japanese in a kind of procession led by a Japanese man with a bowler hat, as well as numerous onlookers. - Some stronger silvering in the margins, some spotting, otherwise in good overall condition. Collection of 17 large-format orig. photographs mostly of kimonos. Vintages. Silver gelatin prints. Mounted in contemp. album bound in silk binding with cover and spine label (stained and soiled, cover with losses, labels faded). - The photographs, each with blindstamp 'M. Matsuoka Nara Japan', probably show presentations of goods in the rooms of a Japanese merchant. - 11 images show kimonos draped on walls, 5 images show other goods such as blankets, combs, fans, dolls, bags, mortars, shoes etc., the last image shows a street scene with traditionally dressed Japanese in a kind of procession led by a Japanese man with a bowler hat, as well as numerous onlookers. - Some stronger silvering in the margins, some spotting, otherwise in overall good condition. This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% surcharge and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, silkscreens, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.