WOMAN FROM ENGLAND WITH A SMILE
DAGUERREOTYPE
$700. USD
The woman definitely has a smile, and in her presence, you'd probably smile, too. She wears frilly attire. After she charms you, note the green leaves and pink flowers in the slim glass vase, behind the books.
SIZE. Quarter plate.
HOUSING. Split case.
CONDITION. Resealed in 1986 (not by us). Halo of tarnish. Mold spiders (which is a misnomer because it's actually glass deposits) at the lower left corner. Another one in the space to the left of her back. Light mold spiders elsewhere.
APPEARANCE. Very good tonal range. Tasteful use of color. Nice smile.