Be-Hold No.46, Fine Photographs

Sumptuous pair of stereoscopic daguerreotypes by the great English master. These are absolutely pristine and original, with the original tape, the pap

This is one of Claudet's favorite settings, with the figures posed in a plush drawing room with a curtained window behind showing a landscape with ill

The model (she appears in some other stereoscopic daguerreotypes of the period) here displays her sinuous body -- an 1850's nude whose curves foreshad

Horizontal ¼ plate daguerreotype is a fine full side view of this handsome animal. I've been told it is a mare, rather than the male that is mo...

The two boys could almost be twins. They are all pouting. Slight wipe at very top and at lower right in the tarnish. The only damage is a pin prick on

Her head is framed by a light covering that surrounds it. The pillar is decorated with squiggly painted lines. This is a strong early portrait in a st

Her jewelry is brightly and cleanly gilded. The 1/4 plate daguerreotype is in an oval mat with "Whitehurst" on the mat. It's in a velvet &...

1/6 plate daguerreotype from Root's Gallery, Philadelphia, "Cook Artist" [on velvet pad.] This is one of those rare instances where the op...

Super 1/6 plate daguerreotype in a rare thermoplastic case, "Pastoral Rest 1" (Berg 1 - 179). This was part of the case collection that is...

1/6 plate daguerreotype in "Eagle and Flag" thermoplastic case, Berg 1 – 55. She has a slightly careworn expression that gives the main i...

Her personality is evident, and she holds her hands in an interesting manner. We see her strength and her fragility. 1/6 plate with a haze of tarnish

1/6 plate daguerreotype in nice full case with original spine, green velvet pad with embossed design. VERY minor wipes; seems to have been cleaned, bu

Vibrant portrait of a girl almost smiling. A few minor spots on the plate, but still brilliant. In decorated oval mat, full case with separated spine.

1/9 plate daguerreotype sealed with a 20th-century foil seal. There's something under her wrist on the table. She has lively presence. Case is Berg 1

Her face is delicately tinted. The tiara has been pricked to make it sparkle and the pin at her neck, her rings and chain are gilded. She has a lace

She has fine sculptural presentation, and excellent coloration. In an oval burgundy velvet-covered case. Plate and case are [4].

The white at the top appears to be bunting. When you see the entire plate outside the mat there is a framed picture on the wall at upper left. In a fu

1/4 plate daguerreotype from Newcomer's Gallery, Philadelphia. Logo on green velvet pad. Strong portraits with a fine rhythm across the plate. Slight

Nice horizontal 1/9 plate by C. V. Allen, Boston. Two of them wear bonnets. A very fine example of a composition that "works" well in the ...

A bright rich portrait of both of them. The white spot just above the chair is on the plate. Some dark tarnish blotches. 1/6 plate in full case. [3-]

She's nestled between the blue cloth of the table and the chair back. It takes a little work to make out the dog. 1/9 plate in decorated oval mat, sep

1/6 plate daguerreotype. Full standing in a pink dress. Nice against the plain background. Tarnish at edges of elliptical mat, in 1/2 case. [3]

She's nestled into a corner. Fine 1/6 plate in oval mat in case 2 – 46, "Flowers in fancy vase 2." It's sealed with foil. Plate and case a...

The child nestles against the mother. Rich plate with nice tonality, mat abrasions. In a 1/2 case with hanging hook at top. This was made to be a hang

Rich image against dark silver. Lively composition. This is a square oversize plate in a stippled arched mat. Bands of tarnish at the sides are attrac

This is a tender lyrical image, in an oval mat. Nice coloration. Circular white area above the father's hand is a blemish, but somehow it doesn't detr

Bright 1/9 plate portrait in 1/2 case. [3+]

Appealing forlorn character to the boy who is placed low on the plate with a rectangle behind him. This is possibly an operator error but it adds to t

Superb mysterious 1/6 plate portrait by Brady in an octagonal mat, In a Brady case with lyre design, purple silk pad. The portrait has outstanding col

Seems to be an early portrait in on oval mat. An early clipping behind the plate relates to the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Charitable Fire So

There's a lightly gilded chain at his waist. 1/6 plate is still sealed, in a papier mache case, mother of pearl and silver wire inlay, similar to 6 –

He's got a pinky ring with a touch of gold. 1/6 plate daguerreotype sealed to a stippled mat, in an early case with blue silk pad. Case cover is sligh

Pair of 1/6 plate daguerreotypes. In one, the gentleman stands with his cane beside a table with a potted plant. It's in a case with separated cover

The quality of this plate very rich with a strong presence on the silver. In an oval geometric case, Berg 3 – 420. Plate and case are [4].

Interesting 1/9 plate portrait of this gentleman with a fancy vest, nicely positioned within the frame. In a fancy decorated mat. There's a sloping ho

Pair of 1/6 plates in a fine maroon hinged pushbutton case with two compartments. The man is very richly delineated, and nicely colored, especially th

A good view of the instrument and his fingering. 1/6 plate with coloring on the face. There is good clarity but a small raised spot on his wrist and s

By Goddard, Woonsocket, on the oval mat. HE HAS AN EARRING, often thought to indicate some nautical service. In full case with separated spine. [3+]

The name is on the bottom of the oval mat. This is undoubtedly Andrew Wemple Van Alstin, from Wooster, Mass. See the interesting entry in Craig's Dagu

In oval mat signed Holmes, Broadway, New York. One man has his hand on the other's lap. Minor scratch at right does not stand out. In one of the scans

In an oval mat, with name in modern pencil behind. 1/2 case. [3+]

By George Shephard Smiley, Brunswick, Maine. This has long been in the consignor's

1/6 plate daguerreotype by Carleton, Portland Maine. His eagle imprint is on the burgundy velvet of the separated case. Outstanding coloration with gr

In its original ornate gilded frame. On the back is a large advertisement for the maker, James W. Williams. "Elegance and Durability Beautiful...

Impressive horizontal 1/4 plate ambrotype on ruby glass of Clark Walker and his brother Lewis Walker (18th Connecticut.) Splendid image of the pair, w

He has his milk can and the pail. Very attractive coloration. What is especially appealing is his face and stance. 1/6 plate ambrotype on ruby glass,

It looks like one string of his violin extends down to a lower jacket button. Charming 1/9 plate ambrotype on ruby glass, still sealed to the oval mat

The mother looks down at the small babe. This has an expressionistic element that is not usually present. Her face and hands have an expressive charac

The unusual composition places the subject a little bit bck, so he relates to the interesting backdrop with its curves and to the curve of the oval ma

1/6 plate ambrotype on violet glass, in half case. A rich clear image. [4]