Lot 76

Stunning cdv of Clara Louise Kellogg, an American operatic dramatic soprano with a range of two and one-half octaves. When she was young her voice was a high soprano but as she aged it lost some of the highest notes but gained power. In 1874 Kellogg organized an opera company widely known in the United States. In 1913 she published her memoirs, entitled Memoirs of an American Prima Donna. There is a variant of this photograph with Clara wearing the same outfit in the National Portrait Gallery. The photo has superior tones and contrast with a few small spots as seen. By Silsbee, Case & Co. Photograph and Daguerreotypist Artist, Boston.

Opening bid – $45