Be-hold 58 II, Daguerreotypes & Photographs

UNDER THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE, BY PAUL OUTERBRIDGE, JR.

"HUMAN RELATIONS. 1932" by WILLIAM MORTENSEN.

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Yonkers, NY, United States

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Be-hold 58 II, Daguerreotypes & Photographs

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Daguerreotypes and important documentary and art works by major photographers.

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TWO GENTS FROM STAUNTON, VA.: TWO GENTS FROM STAUNTON, VA. 1/6 plate in separated case. The men pose casually, each with one leg raised. This piece created quite a stir in the “Staunton News Leader” after the image had been

0180: TWO GENTS FROM STAUNTON, VA.Est. $1,750-$2,000Lot Passed

TWO SAILORS.: TWO SAILORS. 1/6 plate tintype in half case. They sit in parallel with arms and legs crossed. There’s some dark haze over parts of the image. The legs are somewhat dark and blurry. [2]

0181: TWO SAILORS.Est. $240-$340Lot Passed

HANDSOME YOUNG SOLDIER.: HANDSOME YOUNG SOLDIER. 1/9 plate tintype in geometric thermoplastic case. Sharply gilded buttons, with red on his collar, his trousers blue. He is appealing in this nice casual pose. Slight

0182: HANDSOME YOUNG SOLDIER.Est. $550-$650Lot Passed

UNION SERGEANT, CO. “F.”: UNION SERGEANT, CO. “F.” 1/6 plate ambrotype on ruby glass, in half case. Seated before a painted encampment backdrop, this spiffed-up sergeant poses in his fresh finery, in white gloves. His

0183: UNION SERGEANT, CO. “F.”Est. $1,600-$2,000Lot Passed

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DRUMMER BOY.: DRUMMER BOY. 1/4 plate daguerreotype in separated case. Seen full standing within the oval mat, the boy in his dress looks directly at the camera as he beats the drum. We can enjoy the slight

0184: DRUMMER BOY.Est. $2,400-$2,600

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GIRL IN CHAIR, HELD BACK.: GIRL IN CHAIR, HELD BACK. 1/6 plate daguerreotype in a worn case. The girl lifts her right foot and leans forward, as though about to step out of the chair. The mother’s arm reaches in to hold

0185: GIRL IN CHAIR, HELD BACK.Est. $550-$650Lot Passed

0186: "PHIL IN HIS SPORTSMAN'S DRESS" WITH DOG, BY WHITEHURSTEst. $6,800-$8,000Lot Passed

BOY HOLDS GRAPES, PANAMA HAT.: BOY HOLDS GRAPES, PANAMA HAT. 1/6 plate daguerreotype in full case. The hat is the type brought to California from those who arrived by sea. The major development of the California wine industry

0187: BOY HOLDS GRAPES, PANAMA HAT.Est. $600-$800Lot Passed

WOMAN HOLDS LAP DOG.: WOMAN HOLDS LAP DOG. 1/6 plate daguerreotype, resealed, in full case. The woman has a gaunt expression, but the dog is very content to be held on her lap, so keeps unusually still for the camera.

0188: WOMAN HOLDS LAP DOG.Est. $850-$1,000Lot Passed

GIRL HOLDS NOSEGAY.: GIRL HOLDS NOSEGAY. 1/6 plate daguerreotype in full case. Pink flowers stick out from the crimson base that matches her necklace. She has a natural pose, sitting sideways in the chair. Rich clear

0189: GIRL HOLDS NOSEGAY.Est. $600-$800Lot Passed

BLACK BOY, HAT ON TABLE, A DOG.: BLACK BOY, HAT ON TABLE, A DOG. 1/6 plate tintype in an unusual case with "doors" that open in the center. They are detached from the spine. One back panel of the case is missing The backdrop in

0190: BLACK BOY, HAT ON TABLE, A DOG.Est. $320-$400Lot Passed

YOUNG BLACK LADY (CARIBBEAN?).: YOUNG BLACK LADY (CARIBBEAN?), with finely gilded jewelry, net gloves. 1/6 plate ambrotype, separated case with eagle and shield design. There’s a light haze at the mat edge from interaction with

0191: YOUNG BLACK LADY (CARIBBEAN?).Est. $380-$500Lot Passed

PRETTY BOY WITH HANDS CROSSED.: PRETTY BOY WITH HANDS CROSSED. He has an androgynous look. 1/6 plate daguerreotype in a nice wood frame. Light overall wipes but good clarity. The glass has various nicks and scratches, but the

0192: PRETTY BOY WITH HANDS CROSSED.Est. $500-$700Lot Passed

DOG WITH HEAD ON MASTER’S LAP.: DOG WITH HEAD ON MASTER’S LAP. 1/4 plate daguerreotype in a thermoplastic frame. There’s an unusual bold red and blue design on the oval mat, that has slight losses. A large tablecloth has been

0193: DOG WITH HEAD ON MASTER’S LAP.Est. $850-$1,000Lot Passed

WIDE-EYED GIRL WITH HER DOG.: WIDE-EYED GIRL WITH HER DOG. 1/6 plate daguerreotype in full case with gilt and tortoise shell leaves [one leaf is missing.] Imprint for "A. B. Tubbs/ HARRISBURG PA" is on the velvet pad. The girl

0194: WIDE-EYED GIRL WITH HER DOG.Est. $700-$800Lot Passed

GIRL RIDES IN DOG CARRIAGE.: GIRL RIDES IN DOG CARRIAGE. 1/2 plate daguerreotype in full case with original spine starting to separate. The overall wipes and resulting lightness from some early attempt at cleaning are

0195: GIRL RIDES IN DOG CARRIAGE.Est. $650-$800Lot Passed

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FOUR DOGS IN THERMOPLASTIC CASE.: FOUR DOGS IN THERMOPLASTIC CASE. Four 1/6 plates in a 4-compartment double thermoplastic case, "Mother Embracing Child 2" (Berg 1 – 14.) Top row: Sad dog on chair (slight emulsion losses),

0196: FOUR DOGS IN THERMOPLASTIC CASE.Est. $800-$900

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DOG, BABY, RELIEVO AMBROTYPE.: DOG, BABY, RELIEVO AMBROTYPE. 1/6 plate in separated case. A charming item. The parts of the image that we see have been blackened behind. The rest of the image is scraped away, leaving clear glass,

0197: DOG, BABY, RELIEVO AMBROTYPE.Est. $500-$600Lot Passed

BOY IN LIVERY.: BOY IN LIVERY. 1/6 plate ambrotype in a full black hinged case. This looks like a "relievo" but the boy is standing before a blank wall. The image is on the back surface of the glass, so it seems

0198: BOY IN LIVERY.Est. $400-$500Lot Passed

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MEDICAL STUDENT WITH SKULL.: MEDICAL STUDENT WITH SKULL. 1/6 plate ambrotype on wine-colored glass, in half case. Possibly copied from a daguerreotype. The light area on the upper left is from the collodion. Slightly dark.

0199: MEDICAL STUDENT WITH SKULL.Est. $420-$600

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DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT. AUTOCHROME.: DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT. AUTOCHROME. 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 - inch autochrome in a board frame with the imprint for "A. Lumiére & ses Fils – Lyon/ R. Dechavannes, Paris" – probably for a diascope (a

0200: DOG IN THE SPOTLIGHT. AUTOCHROME.Est. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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DOG IN THE FOLIAGE: DOG IN THE FOLIAGE. Oversize (10 x 12 - inch) tintype, hand-colored. Has the impression of a previous arch-top mat, but now the full plate is housed in a wonderful wooden frame with chiseled

0201: DOG IN THE FOLIAGEEst. $1,300-$1,500

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GROUP AT NIAGARA, BY BABBITT.: GROUP AT NIAGARA, BY BABBITT. Whole plate ambrotype in a full hinged case. There are a number of men in tall hats, some with black trousers, some with white ones, and ladies at the left. Only the

0202: GROUP AT NIAGARA, BY BABBITT.Est. $3,000-$4,000

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“AMERICAN FALLS FROM LUNA ISLAND” by PLATT D. BABBITT.: “AMERICAN FALLS FROM LUNA ISLAND” by PLATT D. BABBITT. 11 ½ x 9 ½ - inch collodion positive on glass, with title and Babbitt’s signature very faint on the bottom margin, and ruled framing

0203: “AMERICAN FALLS FROM LUNA ISLAND” by PLATT D. BABBITT.Est. $6,000-$8,000Lot Passed

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March 14 - 19 at the Salmagundi Art Club, 47 5th Avenue NYC. The daguerreotypes also at the DC Antique photo show in Rosslyn VA on March 10 and 11.

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