Lot 19

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. The woman is dressed in a conservative outfit with a white bonnet but her patterned white bow wows us with its wonderful three-dimensional look. Her husband is dressed in a professional manner and both have a slight trace of a grin. Both images have nice contrast and tonal qualities and there is a hint of some tarnish as neither had a seal. They have some light buffing lines at an angle and the man’s portrait has some light scratch lines. The plain brown leather pushbutton case is in excellent condition.

Opening bid $90