Lot 150: William Edward Kilburn (British, 1818-1891) Hand-tinted Quarter-plate Daguerreotype of a Young Woman, in a leather case stamped "BY APP

Name: William Edward Kilburn (British, 1818-1891) Hand-tinted Quarter-plate Daguerreotype of a Young Woman, in a leather case stamped "BY APP
Brand: Skinner
SKU: e83379d5c2

Est: $1,000 USD - $1,500 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USMay 16, 2014

Item Overview

Description

William Edward Kilburn (British, 1818-1891)

Hand-tinted Quarter-plate Daguerreotype of a Young Woman, in a leather case stamped "BY APPOINTMENT MR. KILBURN 234 REGENT STREET" in gold.
Condition: Minor tarnish, slight bend in plate at c.r., case gently abraded and worn, scattered spots of corrosion on brass mat, white sealing tape visible at very edges of package, not examined out of case.

Provenance: A private New England collection.

N.B. In addition to gold paint applied to accentuate the sitter's jewelry, silver paint is used to draw attention to her choker.

Artist or Maker

William Kilburn

Condition Report

There are no other condition issues to report.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Prints & Photography

Skinner

May 16, 2014, 12:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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