Daguerreotypes
Daguerreotypes
The auction will continue until 10 PM EDT on Wednesday, April 23rd. If active bidding, until 10 minutes have elapsed since the last bid. Click on the images for full descriptions and larger scans.
| BID | BIDDING INCREMENTS | BIDDING INFO |
| $1-$100 | $5.00 | phone: 1-304-241-4241 |
| $101-$500 | $10.00 | phone/text: 1-217-546-4654 |
| $501-$1,000 | $50.00 | email: capitolgallery@gmail.com |
| $1,001-$10,000 | $100.00 | |
| Over $10,001 | $500.00 |
Lot 1
Extraordinary quarter-plate French daguerreotype of an equestrian by Pierre- Ambrose Richebourg (1810– 1893)… (more)
Opening bid: $1,700
Current bid: $
Lot 2
Half-plate daguerreotype of a mother posed with five children… (more)
Opening bid: $350
Current bid: $
Lot 3
Exquisite ninth-plate daguerreotype of a painting of a gorgeous young woman in profile…. (more)
Opening bid: $250
Current bid: $
Lot 4
Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a stern looking gentleman holding what appears to be a segmented fishing rod that is leaning on his hat….(more)
Opening bid: $130
Current bid: $
Lot 5
Fabulous quarter-plate French oval daguerreotype of a handsome young soldier…(more).
Opening bid: $150
Current bid: $
Lot 6
Sixth-plate Boston soft vignette style daguerreotype of a handsome gentleman….(more)
Opening bid: $120
Current bid $
Lot 7
Rare Richmond, VA quarter-plate stereo daguerreotype by the illustrious M.P. Simons….(more)
Opening bid: $690
Current bid: $
Lot 8
Delightful ninth-plate English daguerreotype of a handsome young man posed in semi-profile….(more)
Opening bid: $120
Current bid: $
Lot 9
Treasured quarter-plate French daguerreotype of two sisters who are identified in period handwriting on the back…(more).
Opening bid: $300
Current bid: $
Lot 10
Sharp daguerreian pin of a distinguished gentleman....(more)
Opening bid: $75
Current bid: $75
Lot 11
Exceptional sixth-plate daguerreotype of four partners in crime….(more)
Opening bid: $750
Current bid: $
Lot 12
Strong quarter-plate of an intense young New York Civil War soldier, brass mat stamped for Anson….(more)
Opening bid: $650
Current bid: $
Lot 13
Exquisite small hanging jeweled daguerreian locket with a swivel mechanism….(more)
Opening bid: $350
Current bid: $350
Lot 14
Unique sixth-plate oval French daguerreotype by the Mayer studio of a Scottish immigrant dressed wearing a traditional tam o’shanter….(more)
Opening bid: $290
Current bid: $290
Lot 15
Breathtaking sixth-plate daguerreotype of an attractive young woman….(more)
Opening bid: $200
Current bid: $
Lot 16
Engaging English ninth-plate daguerreotype of a handsome man posed in semi-profile….(more)
Opening bid: $110
Current bid: $
Lot 17
Tender sixth-plate daguerreotype of a brother and sister identified as Lyman and Alice Pratt….(more)
Opening bid: $120
Current bid: $
Lot 18
Vibrant sixth-plate daguerreotype of a painting with a brass mat mark for J. Stimpson….(more)
Opening bid: $130
Current bid: $
Lot 19
Brilliant sixth-plate daguerreotype of an intense older gentleman with a furrowed brow….(more)
Current bid: $50
Opening bid: $
Lot 20
Touching quarter-plate daguerreotype of an attractive young mother trying not to laugh as her little one wants to fly away!...(more)
Opening bid: $60
Current bid: $
Lot 21
Captivating quarter-plate English daguerreotype of a balding gentleman in a heavy overcoat holding a cane….(more)
Opening bid: $75
Current bid: $75
Lot 22
Touching sixth-plate daguerreotype of two sisters wearing nearly identical outfits….(more)
Opening bid: $45
Current bid: $
Lot 23
Close-up sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman identified on the back as “Dr. A. M. Oliver, brother-in-law of Grandpa Shaw.”…(more)
Opening bid: $65
Current bid: $
Lot 24
Fascinating sixth-plate late 1840’s daguerreotype of a handsome young man….(more)
Opening bid: $75
Current bid: $
Lot 25
Sharp sixth-plate daguerreotype of an intense yet handsome gentleman….(more)
Opening bid: $45
Current bid: $
Lot 26
Fascinating sixth-plate daguerreotype of an older gentleman….(more)
Opening bid: $45
Current bid: $
Lot 27
Cute close-up sixth-plate daguerreotype of a pudgy young girl posed in the photographer’s child’s chair….(more)
Opening bid: $40
Current bid: $