[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 7 scenic gold tone photographs, incl. coastal scene attrib. to R. LeSesne.
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
$300 -
400
Price Realized
$189
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Lot Description
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. 7 scenic gold tone photographs, incl. coastal scene attrib. to R. LeSesne.
9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (sight) gold tone photograph of a coastal scene, in original frame, 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (some smudges/slightly darker spots near top edge, unexamined outside frame). Uncredited, but possibly taken by Richard LeSesne.
[With:] 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. gold tone photograph of a rocky creek, matted and housed in gilt frame, 12 x 9 3/4 in. (slight discoloration near top edge, unexamined outside frame). --9 x 6 3/4 in. gold tone photograph of a Norwegian Fjord (as per label affixed to back of frame), framed, 10 x 8 in. (unexamined outside frame). -- 9 x 6 3/4 in. gold tone photograph of a monument comprised of a soldier atop a spread-winged eagle, framed, 10 x 8 in. (unexamined outside frame). -- 2 circular gold tone photographs of ships at sea, 2 3/4 in. dia., framed, 3 1/2 in. (minimal spotting to one scene, else very good).
[Also with:] Schooner off Cape Harrison. St. Johns, New Foundland: Holloway, n.d. 6 x 8 in. silver gelatin photograph, matted and framed, 11 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (verso taped to mat near corners).
Together, 7 photographs, mostly gold tone scenes.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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