JEWELLERY, ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 25 June 2019 - 9:30 AM start
Nine vintage large format 1934 Waitangi Treaty House celebrations photographs
Realised: $1,700 plus premium
Lot Details
commemorating the gifting of Treaty House by Lord Bledisloe, the 9" x 12" black and white images include a haka performance, aerial shots of the extensive grounds including tents, car parking, bridge, etc., multiple extensive shots of seated and standing figures, other Maori dance performances, etc., each marked verso: 'Photo by T.W. Collins Warkworth’ with ink entitlement and detailing 'Pictures Taken at Waitangi During Farewell to Lord Bledisloe...', etc. It is noted that up to 10,000 Maori attended these 1934 celebrations.
