Opening: $180 Hammer Price: $180 SOLD Skylight Gallery 29 October 2009

Superb sixth plate Neff's patent melainotype (unvarnished tintype) showing a dapper white-clothed man and his happy, light-haired canine. Reddish-pink color has been applied to the gent's cheeks as well as mouth of the dog. Housed in a full period pressed-paper case with repaired spine.   ( Inventory# ic537 )

When replacing the glass it was noted that this plate bears Neff's melainotype patent imprint: "MELAINOTYPE PLATE / FOR NEFFS PAT 19 FEB [56]" at bottom under the mat.

Extremely crisp, this is one of the best Neff's Patent tintypes I have seen. Despite its fragile, matte-finish surface, the image shows some aging specks but no noticeable physical damage. Light red coloring applied to the Fido's mouth is an unusual touch.

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