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Anonymous American Photographer
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Anonymous American Photographer
- Men in Front of Picket Fence
- 1/4 plate daguerreotype
quarter-plate daguerreotype, with a modern seal, cased, 1850s
Literature
Stanley B. Burns, Mirror Mirror: The Burns Collection Daguerreotypes (New York: The Burns Archive Press, 2012), pl. 54
Condition
This plate delivers excellent detail. There are scattered scratches and scuffs on the plate overall, and there is uneven tarnish at the edges along the contours of the mat.
This daguerreotype appears to have a modern seal. The case is worn overall.
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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.