Land Through a Lens: Images from the Antipodes 1860 - 1974
Land Through a Lens: Images From the Antipodes 1860 - 1974
On-line Auction
1 - 7 May, 2020
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For New Zealand, the introduction of mainstream photography during the 19th century enabled new Pākehā settlers such as the Burton Brothers (Dunedin) to document their new country. They captured the landscapes of Aotearoa, significant and distinguished Māori rangitira, recorded major events and documented the changes they were a part of.
Included in the sale are a number of Cartes de Visite, these images of Aotearoa were popular both locally and abroad, becoming an important part of New Zealand’s burgeoning tourism industry. The sale also includes more recent historical moments, such as the 1964 Beatles tour and Sir Wilson Whinerary accepting the sportsman of the year award in 1965.
W or F Tyree - Love Family Wedding, Waikawa Pā, Picton
gelatin silver print, C. 1890, later printed by John B. Turner, unframed, 205 x 255mm
Estimate $250 - $500
D Sache - Beatles Fans in New Zealand
Gelatin silver print, 1964, Dominion photograph, unframed, 150 x 200mm
Estimate $200 - $400