Dominique Achille Coeulte (b. after 1804 - date unknown)

Quarter-plate daguerreotypes, framed, one of which is signed (by incising) 'Coeulte' in two places on the image, and which bears a Coeulte label on the reverse.

Both worn at edges, and in damaged framing materials. But both in good condtiion as regards surface and principal image materials. Couelte label reads: "Daguerreotype exécuté par Coeulte Artiste Photographique Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire, 1. Entre le Boulanger et le Md. { Marchand } de Casquettes.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Coeulte is one of the names who keeps recurring in the early history of photography but whose details remain tantalisingly out of reach. He worked at one time in Nancy, also as here, in Paris, and his pictures are of consistently high quality.