BOY EMBRACING DOG WITH A 'HIDDEN MOTHER' IN FRONT OF A BLUE BACKGROUND
DAGUERREOTYPE $5600. USD
This is an over-the-top daguerreotype. The boy and dog are a bit soft, but regardless, there's so much going on here, including the special relationship between them. We're also intrigued by the 'hidden mother.' And the blue background adds to the heady mix as well.
I have never seen a comparable image in the realm of daguerreotypes featuring dogs, and that's a sample size of several hundred.
SIZE. Sixth plate.
HOUSING. Split full case.
CONDITION. Modern paper seals (buff-colored, not white). Very good condition.
APPEARANCE. Surreal. Somewhat soft, but wonderful body language. Great juxtapositions. Superb composition. A gorgeous daguerreotype.