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Up for sale is a striking original 19th-century antique portrait photograph depicting a somber Victorian woman. This captivating portrait appears to be a solar print or enhanced crayon/charcoal portrait enlargement, capturing the classic, haunting aesthetic typical of the Civil War through the early reconstruction era (circa 1860s–1880s). The subject is shown with traditional period ringlet curls, a white lace collar, and a dark dress.
The photograph is housed in its spectacular original antique oval frame. The frame features a multi-paneled segmented wood back construction with a beautifully aged dark faux-grain finish and an ornate inner gold-gesso decorative trim border.
A spectacular addition to an antique photography collection, historical display, or dark academia / Victorian Gothic wall gallery.
Item Details & Dimensions:
- Subject: Antique Portrait of a Woman
- Period: Late 19th Century (Victorian / Civil War Era)
- Frame Type: Original Antique Oval Segmented Wood Frame with Gold Gesso Liner
- Outer Frame Dimensions: 12.5\" x 10.5\"
- Inner Visible Image Dimensions: 7\" x 5\"
- Condition: Good antique condition considering its extreme age. The frame shows beautiful authentic character with some finish flaking, chippy paint/gilding wear, and minor separation lines along the wood joints on the reverse side—all typical of genuine 19th-century construction. The glass is intact. The portrait matting shows light age-related foxing and toning. Please inspect the high-resolution close-up photos carefully to appreciate its wonderful, untouched patina.
Will be packed with professional care and a generous amount of padding to ensure safe delivery. Fast shipping!
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