Lot 7
  • 7

Anonymous American Photographer

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Anonymous American Photographer
  • STANDING YOUNG NUDE
  • daguerreotype
sixth-plate daguerreotype, cased, circa 1850

Condition

This highly unusual daguerreotype is in very good condition. There is a light and diffuse rose colored area on the plate around the child's belly. There is a small scratch in the plate on the subject's left leg. There is some faint corrosion in the upper right quadrant of the image. There is very minor tarnishing at the periphery of the image, and some very faint abrasions from the plate shifting against the mat. The girl's face is somewhat blurred due to slight movement during exposure.
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.
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.