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Winter Photographic History Auction

Sat, Jan 25, 2025 01:00PM EST
  2025-01-25 13:00:00 2025-01-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : Winter Photographic History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/winter-photographic-history-auction-17579
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Lot 330

Ambrotype of a Young Child Seated on a Table

Estimate: $200 - $300
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A delightful sixth plate ambrotype dating to the 1850s featuring a young child, shirtless, seated playfully on a table draped with a floral-patterned cloth. The child’s curled hair, bare upper body, and seated posture convey a relaxed and candid moment of early childhood. The shoes, stockings, and slightly mischievous smile suggest an informal yet carefully composed portrait, likely taken to capture the innocence and joy of youth. This endearing and rare portrait beautifully illustrates mid-19th-century photographic artistry and serves as a tender representation of childhood.

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