Stunning antique panoramic photograph of Cape Kidnappers by one of NZs best photographers of the day

Gelatin silver print. 'Cape Kidnappers New Zealand' inscribed. Signed 'R P Moore' and inscribed 80 Manners St Wellington in ink to the lower edge.

In original oak frame. The glass was cracked so I have removed it for safe freight. Easily and affordably replaced by a glazier or picture framer.

Webs auctions sold another of this an image in similar condition for over $700.

Measures 97.5 cm x 25 cm

Condition is fair with some historical damage as photographed and only adding to the historical patina.

ROBERT PERCY MOORE: 1881-1948 Originally from Christchurch New Zealand, Moore began his career as a photographer during World War Two travelling through Queensland Australia taking photographs of landscapes to adorn postcards, as well as portraits of soldiers. In 1919 Moore opened his first photography studio at 379 Kent Street in Sydney. There he began to work as a commercial photographer and produced some of his earliest recorded panoramas – a genre he later became renowned for. In 1923 Moore moved back to New Zealand and opened up another studio at 88 Manners Street in Wellington – many of his panoramas bear the imprint of this address. He specialised in panoramic photographs made with a Cirkut camera and received commissions from the New Zealand Government’s Tourist and Publicity Department. Considered one of New Zealand’s most significant panoramic photographers, Moore travelled extensively across the North and South Island, capturing 1920s life and culture. He photographed developing cities, townships, private homes, working farms, public events, and idyllic rural scenery. Many of his photographs have notable historic value.