A YOUNG ENGLISH GENTLEMAN OF FASHION
CUSTOM SIZED DAGUERREOTYPE
$1800. USD
This young man has a carefully coiffed hairstyle. He wears a stiff-collared shirt, long coat, and fancy gingham trousers. He holds a hat with a striped band. Masterfully tinted.
SIZE. This is a custom-sized daguerreotype in between a sixth plate and a quarter plate in size. It measures approximately 4 x 2 15/16 inches.
HOUSING. Full case with some wear.
CONDITION. Halo of tarnish. Very good condition. Old glass replaced with high-quality, hand-cut, borosilicate glass by Derek French. Resealed.
APPEARANCE. Very good contrast. Sharp details. As mentioned above, masterful tinting. Super stylish sitter. A magnificent portrait!