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LOT #193
Hesler / Ayres Lincoln Photograph
(3) total items including a matte finish albumen photographic portrait after Alexander Hesler (Canadian, 1823-1895) mounted to a thick chipboard having ink inscription “Copyright / Geo. B. Ayres / Phila” verso, Ayres (American, 1829-1905) having purchased Hesler’s negatives in 1867, behind glass in a wood frame; together with an etching by Otto J. Schneider (American, 1875-1946) pencil signed lower right, matted behind glass in a wood frame having a label stating it is an artist proof before lettering with a damaged informational sheet verso as well as a photogravure copy after Alexander Gardner (American, 1821-1882) having etched border published by Reinthal & Newman, NY, behind glass in wood frame
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Hammer Price: $850
Dimensions: Height: 8 1/4 inches, Width: 6 7/8 inches (board, Hesler / Ayres); Frame Height: 11 inches, Frame Width: 9 1/2 inches
Condition: no damage to photograph noted, Schneider having toning and accretions to mat, insect damage to info sheet verso, after Gardner having toning and a few light smudges in margins, frames having light wear, no damage to photograph noted, Schneider having toning and accretions to mat, insect damage to info sheet verso, after Gardner having toning and a few light smudges in margins, frames having light wear
Disclaimers: not examined out of the frames
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