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 wi...

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

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 i...

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 velv...

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

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 B...

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. S...

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 ma...

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 an...

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&...

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 t...

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...

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 c...

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 slop...

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'...

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...

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]

1/9 plate ambrotype in a fine leather case with original spine. A slip identifies the subject as "Dog belonging to Grandfather Aaron Bigham.&...

A fine quality horizontal 1/6 plate ambrotype on ruby glass, in oval mat, in half case. The ambrotype plate is sealed to the backing glass. Pen notati

This 1/6 plate ambrotype is an excellent specimen of a Rehn patent ambrotype. It is in an oval mat with "Ambrotype by Rehn" in the lower l...

1/6 plate ambrotype in stippled brown case with spine and clasp intact. A paper pinned to the velvet pad reads "Purchased from dealer who state...

Another ambrotype that shows the elegance that this process was capable of. It was not just a "poor person's daguerreotype." In its hi...

1/6 plate ambrotype in full case with separated cover, nice flower embossed on the burgundy velvet inside the cover. This is an example of an early am

1/6 plate ambrotype with "Dunshee/ Artist" on the oval mat. This is surely Edward Dunshee, who operated as a daguerreian and ambrotypist i...

Fine portrait of two sisters-- one stands on the chair, the other sits on the posing table. This presentation of the double-sided ambrotype originated

Attractive 1/9 plate tintype with bright gilding, especially the circular object on his shoulder strap. In a patriotic mat, in nice "Belt and B...

In a rare double compartment thermoplastic case, "Washington Medallion, Four Stars" [Berg 1 - 73] we have a pair of 1/6 plate tintypes. In...

CDV size tintype in a scarce geometric thermoplastic case, Berg 3 -52, with the engraver's name "Key." The tintype is just a little li...

Vibrant bright portrait of this young fireman. He has "C.F." on his buckle. 1/6 plate tintype in mat but no case. [4-]

Slightly green tinted dress, pearls, flat cap on head. 1/9 plate in decorated oval mat, geometric thermoplastic case [Berg 2 - 97.] Case has diagonal

A very fine example of this conceit. A dapper gent with his top hat on a table, holding a cane, is seen from the front and from the back. The composi

She is identified with a slip behind as Maud Norton Leekie. Maude is dressed for the winter. 1/6 plate tintype in oval mat, full case with separated s

1/6 plate tintype. Some crazing of the surface, and the upper right area showing the older girl is rather dark. In a Very Rare case with a leather ins

An excellent portrait of a gentleman, with a dark vignette inside the oval mat. This is a true Neff patent 1/6 plate, and is one of those very rare ex

She's wrapped up for the cold weather. 1/9 plate oval tintype in oval thermoplastic case [Berg 3 - 418]. Tintype and case are both fine [4-].

3 men. CDV size tintype in paper folder. [3-]

We see a fence, tree, across the swollen river. Uncased 1/2 plate. A note on the back identifies this as the Eastern Delaware river. [2+]

A woman reads something -- a letter?-- in front of a fanciful landscape backdrop. A ghost figure looks over her shoulder. This CDV size tintype is one

Retouched vignette CDV with an Anthony/Brady backmark of this February 9, 1864 portrait made by Brady's operator Berger. [3-]

Curtis served in the Mexican War, and as a Congressman from Iowa. In the Civil War he was the victor at Pea Ridge, and captured Helena, Arkansas. Comm

He poses with his sword, with something right above the handle. Copies of his Service Record and Regimental History are included. It mostly performed

Flags atop the strap. No imprint on this CDV, but pencil on verso identifies him as Willie Bayley, 5 years old. Slight soil, especially upper left.

The boy is quite dressed up with his straw hat on the stand in front of the dog. There's a curious landscape backdrop behind. Rather unexpected ...

We can see the bump in her dress and the post right above her shoe. Tinted flowers. CDV by F. S. Keeler, Philadelphia. [3]

CDV by C. Henkel, N.Y. Pencil notations on verso, ages beneath the print. The sisters' dresses are trimmed in red. [3-]

The title is given in printed strip labels above and beneath the print. CDV from B. Z. Gannaway's Art Gallery, Fort Smith, Ark. I rarely see pho...

Title in pen on verso of this CDV by B. Z. Gannaway, Fort Smith, Ark. Another scarce subject. [3]

Another CDV by Gannoway, with yet another imprint'' "Gannaway's Branch Gallery/ Headquarters.... Fort Smith, Ark." Has a decor...

CDV by S. Bullock, Binghamton NY shows the bodies of two drowned men pulled from the Chenango River. They were presumed to have been accomplices in th

Artistic composition, CDV by Rockwood, NY. Clean [3].

Many threads of mid-19th Century life in the U.S. and Europe converge in this fascinating person. Born in Texas she started early with a theatrical an

Lovely CDV by Pierre Petit. "Janvier 1869" in pen on verso. [4-]

Pair of CDV's, no imprint. In one, a thicker violet mount with gilt edges, a young woman poses against a tree, holding a mask. In the second, on...

One has the imprint beneath of Christano Junior, who may be the maker of all three, but the backs have paper labels for G. Leuzinger. The bottom of th

Appears to have "F. T" on the belt buckle. Bearskin headdress on the table. Splendid cabinet by P. E. Chillman, Philadelphia. [4-]

Sawtooth-edged cabinet by Gooding, Yarmouth. This might be on the occasion of a formal ball, as they have flowers pinned to their chest. Nice late 19t

Cabinet card by Palais Studio, Butte, Montana, is a dynamic image of the two firemen connecting the hoses. Pencil inscription on verso identifies the

6 1/2" x 4 3/8" print on a gray mount. Not exactly an oversized cabinet card, but close. The photograph of a lady has an unusual character...

Shows her lovely face. Cabinet published by F. Trifet, Boston. Beside the next two lots, see Lot 164 for another Bernhardt item. There is currently a

Large 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" vertical Imperial mount by Sarony. Nice profile. Endorsed lightly on top, slightly illegible. signed and dated 1887...

Vignetted image with another actress in "L'Aiglon." Imperial mount, 11 1/2" x 8 3/4". The mount has been neatly trimmed to t...

Cabinet card by Buehman & Co, Tucson. Early pen inscription reads "The little boy acter in the Crystale Palace." I think this was a ...

Cabinet card by G. W. Browning, Atlanta, Illinois, shows Jennie Keene, representing the People's Bank in the Baptist Carnival. She has coins on ...

A starkly moving "occupational" cabinet card of this sad bewildered woman in her costume. Vignetted. [4-]

Probably three sisters. The one at right plays the guitar. The one at left looks at the ball up in the air [the string is visible!] Cabinet by Gesell,

This is John M. Stout. He waves as he goes down the steps. [How was this image made??] Cabinet card by Earle, Detroit. [3+]

a) Man with curious handles at the end of the handlebars. Identified in pen verso as John Renner, New Midway, M.D. Cabinet by Lewis Most, Hanover, Pa.