Robert Lenz Group of 10 Large Early Views of Bangkok Siam Thailand c. 1900 For Sale

Robert Lenz (1864-1929). A Group of 10 early views of Bangkok, c. 1900. 10 vintage large-format platinum and collodion chloride prints (each c. 22 x 29,2 cm and reverse)
mounted to the recto and to the verso (back-to-back) on 5 cardboards (each c. 28,4 x 40,2 cm).
The images are captioned in ink on the mounts. Some buckling and foxing of mount, some slight oxidation along edges of one print,
otherwise rich tonal prints and well preserved. Robert Lenz, a German photographer active in Southeast Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, established his studio in Bangkok, Thailand, at the invitation of King Rama V. He is celebrated for his extensive photographic work, which encompassed architectural views of the Siamese capital, portraits of Thai royalty and nobility, cabinet portrait photos, and postcards, offering valuable insights into the culture, people, and architecture of the region during that era. This group of photographs includes depictions of various important sites in Bangkok, such as Wat Phea Keo, Wat Pho, Wat Sutat, Wat Cheng, Wat Saket, and Paknam. Lit.: Joachim K. Bautze. Unseen Siam: Early Photography 1860-1910.Bangkok 2016, ill. p. 308, plate 39 and p. 316, plate 68.