Spring Photographic History Auction
Sat, May 3, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 170
Mathew Brady Half Plate Ambrotype Post-Mortem
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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| $500,000 | $50,000 |
This half plate ambrotype post-mortem portrait, by the renowned Mathew Brady, captures the tender dignity of a cherished child in repose. The studio setting suggests a carefully orchestrated remembrance, where grief and artistry intertwine to immortalize the innocence of a life that left too soon. The image, bathed in the soft glow of Brady's photographic mastery, evokes a silent reverence for the subject. Every nuance, from the child's peaceful repose to the delicate adornments, speaks to the meticulous care taken to honor the memory of the departed.
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