April 17, 2024
1850s AMBROTYPE DISTINGUISHED BLACK MAN w GOLD BUTTONS
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PLEASE NOTE: The title of this image in the book is "PHILADELPHIA MINISTER ca. 1860". We cannot verify that attribution. Also, the book IS NOT included in this auction. However, it's readily available in bookstores and on the internet.DESCRIPTION. This is a sixth plate ambrotype photograph. Ambrotypes are positive images on glass and each one is unique. The ambrotype era is considered to be 1854-1863 though most were produced in the late 1850s.This one features a handsome man with excellent lighting on his face. T are two gold buttons which barely show in the scan, and he wears a gold ring. SIZE. Sixth plate is 3 1/4 X 2 3/4 inches.HOUSING. Full case in very good condition with expertly done new spine.CONDITION. Oxidation is obvious (see scans.) Mat abrasions at periphery.APPEARANCE. Oxidation patterns are obvious. The lighting on his face is superb. Excellent clarity. Very good details. Very good contrast. The gold highlights are a nice touch.THE BOOK. 'HIDDEN WITNESS: AFRICAN-AMERICAN IMAGES from the DAWN OF PHOTOGRAPHY to the CIVIL WAR" by Jackie Napolean Wilson, St. Martin's Press, New York. The book features images from the Jackie Napolean Wilson Collection (sold at auction in 2001) and The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection. PLEASE ADD $10 SHIPPING U.S. & CANADA FOR REGISTERED MAIL, $16 INTERNATIONAL FOR REGISTERED MAIL. WE WILL
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