March Fine Art & Antiques Auction: Day 1
Catalogue Information: 438 lots with images
Lot 1: 1/2 Plate Daguerreotype of Gentleman
Half-plate daguerreotype of seated waist-up gentleman wearing dark coat with striped vest. Image presents original seal, with some spotting on interior of glass and verdigris on mat. Image housed in leatherette case with split hinge.
Lot 2: Post-mortem Tintype
Sixth-plate tintype of post-mortem of a young girl. Image shows subject on bed, knees-up wearing dark dress. In front of light colored backdrop. Image housed in geometric union case (Krainik-326).
Lot 3: 19th Century Philadelphia Photography
Large silver gelatin photograph (5.75" x 8") with slightly larger mount showing row of houses with wagon to right. Front mount displays imprint of William H. Rau, 1324 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Reverse has pencil identification as "Swanson St., P [...more]
Lot 4: 19th Century Philadelphia Photography
Large silver gelatin photograph (7.5" x 5.75") with house with cobblestone street. Front mount displays imprint of William H. Rau, 1324 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Reverse has pencil identification as "321 South 4th St. Residence of Dr. Physik, Phi [...more]
Lot 5: CDV of General Robert Anderson
Carte-de-visite of Major Robert Anderson (1805-1871) taken at Fort Sumter in 1861. Bust view of Anderson with printed information beneath photograph and copyright of E. Anthony (1861).
