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Anonymous American Photographer
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Anonymous American Photographer
- THE PROFILE
- daguerreotype
half-plate daguerreotype, with hand-tinting, cased, circa 1850
Literature
John Wood, The Daguerreotype: A Sesquicentennial Celebration, pl. 38
Condition
The plate is in very good condition. There are some very minor abrasions along the edge of the mat on the upper right edge and the lower left edge; these are insignificant. When examined closely, a number of very small accretions can be seen on the plate, most visibly in the sitter's forehead. Some of the visual 'noise' that can be seen in the catalogue illustration is actually due to spots on the underside of the cover glass.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This surprising daguerreotype, a profoundly close-up profile view of a young woman rendered as a half-plate, has a great deal of impact and presence. Profile portraits are rarely seen in the daguerreotype decades, and it is impressive to see one on such a large plate. The composition of the image is very deliberate: the sitter's profile fills the frame perfectly, and the curve of her head echoes almost exactly the line of the arch-topped mat.