Daguerreotype Portrait of Well-dressed Man

A fine portrait of a well-dressed gentleman, taken by the noted Boston daguerreotype studio of Luther Holman Hale. Gold matting within features maker mark "Hale" in lower-left corner. Darkened patina present around the photo's periphery, with expected wear to case including scratching and bumping. Sixth plate, measuring 3.25" x 3.75", No place, undated. Overall very good condition- an attractive piece.

The daguerreotype process was developed by Louis Daguerre in 1839. A piece of silver-plated copper was coated in light-sensitive chemicals, which created the photographic image when exposed to light in the camera. The delicate metal would be placed under glass for protection and display. Other photographs by Hale using this method are now housed in such establishments as the Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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