Opening: $140 Hammer Price: $140 SOLD Skylight Gallery 34 September 2012

Cuttings-patent style half plate ambrotype of an assertive man standing in dynamic pose, uncased but housed in period brass mat and preserver, anonymous American circa 1858.   ( Inventory# id257a )

A strong image of a man posed in the assertive manner of a period orator, lawyer, or politician. The studio chair depicted in image may assist in identifying the photographer, who was quite proficient in his craft.

Image in excellent condition. Light applied coloring in red.

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