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286 - On the themes of Madagascar and the Malagasy people. Circa 1…
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
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On the themes of Madagascar and the Malagasy people. Circa 1900. A photographic album comprising around fifty cyanotype prints mounted on card. Many of the front sides of the montages feature captions. Examples of subjects: Zanzibar, Ranavalona III Mpanjaka, Ramasindrazana – the Queen’s aunt, Rasendranoro – the Queen’s sister, Prince Ramahatra, Princess Ramahatra, Razafiarivony, Razafindrazaka – Princess Ratsimamanga, the Rasanjy family, a Malagasy family, Queen Binaà, King Trialana and his ministers, King Tsiaraso, Sakalava woman, the indigenous government of Majunga, indigenous people of the Majunga region, Chief of the village of Katsepy, Antatastra man, Antanosy men, King Yabanobika, Bara warrior, Sakatave Veso woman, Mavorongy warrior, Antérénana woman, wife of the chief of Zaeafeghéna, Tanala woman, Antaimoro elder, Monsignor Crouzet (Fort Dauphin), Betsimisaraka woman, etc. Average size of unmounted prints: approximately 20.5 x 15.5 cm; average size of mounted prints: approximately 29.5 x 21 cm; and album size: approximately 32.5 x 25 x 3 cm. Stains, signs of handling and traces of glue. Provenance: Louis MARTIN PANESCORSE, aide-de-camp to GALLIENI. Expert: Ms Isabelle Cazeils.
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Auction time 07/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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