Damas. Salon de la maison Stambouli

Cartographer / Artist: Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 8.8 × 6.8 in (22.4 × 17.3 cm)

Geographic Scope: Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria

Archive Catalog ID: 800

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Bonfils Albumen Prints

A stunning late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Maison Bonfils depicting the remarkably intricate, carved stucco and woodwork of the reception room (qa'a) in the historic Stambouli House in Damascus, Syria.

Condition: Excellent tonal contrast with rich sepia and warm brown tones.. Minor age. toning and very light silvering visible in darker areas of the margins.. Slight handling wear at the corners, consistent with age.. Clean overall with no significant tears, stains, or creases.. Verso details. Faint ghost image/offset printing visible across the center.. Light overall age. toning and minor handling wear.. Handwritten pencil stock number "(4494. 28)" on the left margin.. Clean edges with no major tears or paper loss.

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Damas. Salon de la maison Stambouli

By Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Félix Bonfils (Maison Bonfils) documenting Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria. Measures 8.8 × 6.8 in (22.4 × 17.3 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
8.8 × 6.8 in (22.4 × 17.3 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syria
Archive Catalog ID
800
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Excellent tonal contrast with rich sepia and warm brown tones.
  • Minor age
  • toning and very light silvering visible in darker areas of the margins.
  • Slight handling wear at the corners, consistent with age.
  • Clean overall with no significant tears, stains, or creases.
  • Verso details
  • Faint ghost image/offset printing visible across the center.
  • Light overall age
  • toning and minor handling wear.
  • Handwritten pencil stock number "(4494
  • 28)" on the left margin.
  • Clean edges with no major tears or paper loss.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A stunning late 19th-century albumen photograph by the renowned Maison Bonfils depicting the remarkably intricate, carved stucco and woodwork of the reception room (qa'a) in the historic Stambouli House in Damascus, Syria.

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