Lot 27

Lot 27

Superior sixth-plate relievo ambrotype of a handsome young African American gentleman. He is quite a dapper man with a great sense of fashion in his one-buttoned strapped jacket and cool white and red polka-dot tie. He has lovely eyes with a great head of hair and a stylish thin mustache. The contrast and tonal quality of the image is perfect.  It is one of our favorite recent purchases! There are some small, scattered spots as seen and some loss of the black backing that might benefit from a professional restoration if preferred by the next owner. It is housed in a well-worn full case with a lot of loss to the pressed paper cover. We purchased this from a general line dealer out of the Boston area but unfortunately there was no provenance provided.