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Lot 572
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 2 whole plate daguerreotypes, incl. portrait of a man by FULLER.
Sale 1252 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography Online
Lots Open
Nov 30, 2023
Lots Close
Dec 11, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$500 - 700
Price Realized
$630
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Lot Description
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 2 whole plate daguerreotypes, incl. portrait of a man by FULLER.

Whole plate daguerreotype of a distinguished gentleman. (Light tarnish to edges, few dimples near lower edge). Under mat credited at lower left to "Fuller," possibly George Fuller who worked both as a photographer and portrait painter in Upstate New York. Housed in period frame, 12 x 14 in. overall (very good condition, few small chips to edges and light scratches).

[With:] Whole plate daguerreotype of a woman seated in a studio. (Light tarnish to edges, appear to be scratches and wipes to surface of plate.) Housed under mat (scattered spotting) in period gilt gesso frame, 14 x 16 in. overall (chips and small cracks).

Together, 2 whole plate daguerreotype portraits. 
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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