Lot 223
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. A group of 33 daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, and CDVs of men of varying ages, including:
Sale 1069 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Lots Open
Aug 19, 2022
Lots Close
Aug 30, 2022
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$350 - $450
Own a similar item? Request An Estimate

Sold for $688

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. A group of 33 daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, and CDVs of men of varying ages, including:

Quarter plate daguerreotype of a painted portrait of an old man. (Heavy tarnish to edges, scratching and clouding to plate, spotting to mat, no preserver present; unsealed.) Housed in a leatherette case (significant wear and some separation). -- Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of a gentleman holding a cane. (Tarnishing to edges, minor spotting and dust to plate; retains original seal.) Housed in a pressed paper case (nearly fully separated at spine, heavy surface wear). -- Sixth plate daguerreotype portrait of an older gentleman with graying hair. (Some tarnishing to edges, few spots and dust particles to pate, spotting to mat and preserver; resealed.) Housed in a pressed paper case (surface wear and discoloration, discoloration to velvet pad). -- And 30 others, including 7 sixth plate daguerreotypes, 6 sixth plate ambrotype, 5 ninth plate ambrotypes, 3 ninth plate tintypes in cases, 5 tintypes housed in paper sleeves, and 4 CDVs (one being an illustration of U.S. Grant and family). -- Together,  33 images of men, 5 of which are housed in Union cases. 

Condition Report

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Hindman.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.
Search