Michael Lehr Antiques
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Winter Photographic History Auction

Sat, Jan 25, 2025 01:00PM EST
Lot 303

Daguerreotype Post-Mortem Portrait of a Woman

Estimate: $200 - $300

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sixth-plate daguerreotype features the post-mortem image of a woman, her serene expression captured in intricate detail. Framed in an ornately embossed gold mat, the composition is both solemn and beautiful, a testament to the Victorian-era tradition of mourning photography. The reflective silver plate presents the subject lying peacefully against a cushion, with her delicate features preserved as a lasting memory.

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