Three-Dimensional Lady
SOLD April 2009 |
Quarter plate daguerreotype of woman wearing cameo, anonymous American ca. 1855. Housed in a full pressed-paper case with divided spine.
A superb plate, at about the highest level possible in daguerreotypes in terms of detail and three-dimensionality. Light tinting to cheeks and lips.
Plate in pristine condition.
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