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Vintage Photographs ERWIN FRERES - Marguerite Bellanger - OPERA c.1865
Description:
Rare antique Carte-de-Visite (CDV) photograph of Marguerite Bellanger, famed French actress and courtesan, mistress of Emperor Napoleon III. Captured around 1865 by the prominent Paris studio Erwin Frères, this photograph is part of the early celebrity and performer portrait tradition in 19th-century France.
Bellanger was a key figure in the world of French opera and society, and images of her are highly sought after by collectors of political, theatrical, and Napoleonic memorabilia.
Format: CDV (Carte-de-Visite)
Size: approx. 10 x 6 cm (3.9 x 2.4 inches)
Photographer: Erwin Frères, Paris (printed on verso)
Subject: Marguerite Bellanger (actress, opera star, mistress of Napoleon III)
Origin: France, c.1865
Condition: Minor edge wear, rich tone, superb clarity
Reserve: $80.00
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Description:
Rare antique Carte-de-Visite (CDV) photograph of Marguerite Bellanger, famed French actress and courtesan, mistress of Emperor Napoleon III. Captured around 1865 by the prominent Paris studio Erwin Frères, this photograph is part of the early celebrity and performer portrait tradition in 19th-century France.
Bellanger was a key figure in the world of French opera and society, and images of her are highly sought after by collectors of political, theatrical, and Napoleonic memorabilia.
Format: CDV (Carte-de-Visite)
Size: approx. 10 x 6 cm (3.9 x 2.4 inches)
Photographer: Erwin Frères, Paris (printed on verso)
Subject: Marguerite Bellanger (actress, opera star, mistress of Napoleon III)
Origin: France, c.1865
Condition: Minor edge wear, rich tone, superb clarity
Reserve: $80.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
New
Buyer's Premium
20%
Antique CDV Photo – Marguerite Bellanger Erwin Frères – French Opera Star 1865
Estimate $100-$120
Starting Price
$40
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