6 Sixth Plate Portrait Daguerreotypes of Women
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Group of six sixth plate Daguerreotype portrait photographs depicting women. Many with hand-painted gold ornamentation. Housed under glass in a gilt frames encased by a stamped leather and wood cases - two with red velvet lining.
Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Height ranges from 3 1/2 in to 3 3/4 in; width ranges from 3 1/4 in to 3 1/2 in; depth: 1/2 in.
Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Height ranges from 3 1/2 in to 3 3/4 in; width ranges from 3 1/4 in to 3 1/2 in; depth: 1/2 in.
Condition
Discoloration and scratches throughout. Four portraits lacking one half of the case. One case with both halves is severed along the spine and the halves are separated; fading to the velvet of this case. Wear to the cases commensurate with age and use.
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6 Sixth Plate Portrait Daguerreotypes of Women
Estimate $200 - $400
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