Daguerreotypes
Daguerreotypes
The auction will end on Wednesday, April 8th at 10PM EDT,
or until 10 minutes have lapsed since the last bid – whichever is later.
| 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
Superior late 1840’s quarter-plate daguerreotype of a young Navy midship … (more)
Opening bid: $750
Current bid: $
Lot 2
Lovely quarter-plate daguerreotype of a young woman by William Snell, Salem, MA… (more)
Opening bid: $120
Current bid: $
Lot 3
Extremely rare rosewood style box with a mounted daguerreotype of a refined gentleman, along with an identical top with a daguerreotype of what appears to be the gentleman’s father... (more)
Opening bid: $200
Current bid: $
Lot 4
Rare English sixth-plate daguerreotype of a drawing of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, attributed by the former owner to George Richmond, from a Richmond family estate. This is very similar to a well-known chalk drawing by Richmond…..(more)
Opening bid: $190
Current bid: $
Lot 5
Alluring sixth-plate daguerreotype of a handsome gentleman, identified by a brass mat stamp to the studio of A. Boisseau, Cleveland, O. In a rare example the mat is also dated at the bottom middle as 1855…(more).
Opening bid: $100
Current bid: $100
Lot 6
Vibrant quarter-plate daguerreotype of three adorable children, with a handwritten identification attached to the original glass which appears to read, Maria, Miles L. and Matilda Cox. ..(more)
Opening bid:130
Current bid $
Lot 7
Artful sixth-plate European daguerreotype of a dashing young gentleman….(more)
Opening bid: $270
Current bid: $
Lot 8
Treasured sixth-plate daguerreotype of a sophisticated woman identified by a brass mat stamp to C.H. Williamson…(more)
Opening bid: $90
Current bid: $
Lot 9
Brilliant sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young woman who is mostly likely the daughter of the woman in Lot 8…(more).
Opening bid: $65
Current bid: $
Lot 10
Fabulous close-up sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gentleman. This striking image illustrates exactly what we like to see in a daguerreotype....(more)
Opening bid: $65
Current bid: $
Lot 11
Rare quarter-plate daguerreotype of the Mullen family outside their Cincinnati home…..(more)
Opening bid: $450
Current bid: $
Lot 12
Exquisite half-plate daguerreotype of William Henry Mullen, son of Jonathan and Franny…(more)
Opening bid: $470
Current bid:
Lot 13
Angelic half-plate daguerreotype of Emma Mullen, with a velvet mat stamp for Fontayne & Porter’s Gallery, No. 30 4th St., Cincinnati...(more)
Opening bid: $470
Current bid: $
Lot 14
Heart-breaking half-plate mourning daguerreotype of Jonathan and Frances Mullen holding a sixth-plate post-mortem daguerreotype of their daughter Emma….(more)
Opening bid: $500
Current bid: $
Lot 15
Brilliant sixth-plate daguerreotype of a gorgeous child…(more)
Opening bid: $120
Current bid: $
Lot 16
Vibrant sixth-plate daguerreotype of an intellectual woman wrapped in a gorgeous large patterned shawl with Kane’s Chemistry, edited by Harper and additions by Dr. John W. Draper on the table next to her….(more)
Opening bid: $100
Current bid: $
Lot 17
Charming sixth-plate daguerreotype of a handsome boy posed with his favorite book….(more)
Opening bid: $60
Current bid: $
Lot 18
Mesmerizing sixth-plate daguerreotype of an older woman posed next to a humongous book on the table next to her….(more)
Opening bid: $85
Current bid: $
Lot 19
Unique and endearing oval double ninth-plate daguerreotypes of a young wife and husband. It is rare to see a mat like this on an oval American daguerreotype….(more)
Current bid: $90
Opening bid: $`
Lot 20
Stunning large gold engraved locket with a light house scene and a pair of daguerreotypes: a boy and a young woman who is most likely his mother or older sister....(more)
Opening bid: $95
Current bid: $
Lot 21
Tender sixth-plate daguerreotype of an attractive young mother lovingly cradling her baby…(more)
Opening bid: $45
Current bid: $
Lot 22
Delightful quarter-plate daguerreotype of a wide-eyed refined young gentleman. The look of amazement on his face is priceless…(more)
Opening bid: $70
Current bid: $
Lot 23
Intriguing and rare sixth-plate daguerreotype of a mother and son identified by multiple brass stamps to daguerreotypist J.M. McCluer. He is certainly well branded as all four corners of the mat are stamped!…(more)
Opening bid: $45
Current bid: $
Lot 24
Vibrant quarter-plate English daguerreotype of a stoic gentleman posed in a great wooden chair….(more)
Opening bid: $65
Current bid: $
Lot 25
Dazzling sixth-plate daguerreotype of a smiling confident young woman enjoying her day in the studio….(more)
Opening bid: $75
Current bid: $
Lot 26
Outstanding late 1840’s quarter-plate daguerreotype of a cool young gentleman…(more)
Opening bid: $55
Current bid: $
Lot 27
Intriguing sixth-plate daguerreotype of two sisters... (more)
Opening bid: $55
Current bid: $
Lot 28
Priceless sixth-plate daguerreotype of an adorable wide-eyed pudgy boy enjoying his time in the studio….(more)
Opening bid: $65
Current bid: $
Lot 29
Marvelous sixth-plate daguerreotype of a cute young woman posed in front of a brocade curtain with hanging tassels...(more)
Opening bid: $55
Current bid: $
Lot 30
Tender sixth-plate horizontal daguerreotype of a brother and sister…(more)
Opening bid: $60
Current bid: $