May Vernacular Photo History Auction
Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 169
CDV Portrait of Eugène Delacroix by Nadar
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
Albumen CDV portrait of the French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix, after a photograph by Nadar, circa 1860s. The formal bust portrait shows Delacroix posed in three quarter view wearing a dark coat and cravat.
Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863) was one of the leading figures of the French Romantic movement and is best known for dramatic historical and literary compositions including Liberty Leading the People.
Mount verso bears the red stamp imprint for Nadar, 35 Boulevard des Capucines, Paris. The verso also includes manuscript identification reading "E. Delacroix peintre."
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