Lot 2

Lot 2

Lovely quarter-plate daguerreotype of a young woman by William Snell, Salem, MA as identified on an intricately designed velvet mat. According to Craig’s Registry, William Snell first operated in Salem in 1843. This wonderful character study shows a conservatively dressed woman with what we would consider a more modern hairstyle. Her simple but graceful jacket is an unusual cream color and her floral dress hidden underneath is a bolder, more elegant style. Snell’s gothic looking chair is partially visible in the background. The daguerreotype is in excellent minus condition with beautiful tones and contrast and a hint of tint to her cheeks. We have resealed it with a new glass and it resides in a beautiful floral leather case with a repaired hinge.

Opening bid: $120