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Lot 15
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Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard Baron (1800 - 1874)

Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Louis-Adolphe Humbert de Molard Baron
  • Paysanne en coiffe, Argentelle, Septembre 1846
  • Daguerreotype
Daguerréotype, format quart-de-plaque. Montage moderne. Au verso, une étiquette papier avec détails tapuscrits de l'objet.

Provenance

Famille Humbert de Molard
Ancienne collection Texbraun
Au propriétaire actuel

Condition

This piece is in generally good condition. With very light oxidation mainly in the upper corners. With some light random scratches. The image is quite pale with not very pronounced contrasts and a light blue superficial "film". With some tiny dark dots in the lower left quadrant of the image. Mounted under glass with a new passepartout in a modern mount.
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