Lot 37

Lot 37

Touching sixth-plate ruby ambrotype of an adorable child posed with her sleeping dog.  This cutie sits perfectly still in her booties or socks with a tiny hand resting on their best friend.  We love the large gothic chair the photographer has chosen so the dog can rest its head on the child while the rest of him lays on his own small chair. The image is in excellent minus condition with great tones and contrast.  There is some light pinkish tint on the fabric and the bow. The fabric on the back of the chair has a dark red hue with a little black over-paint which isn’t often seen in American ambrotypes. The image is housed in half of a case.

Opening bid $95