Outstanding brush work and striking late Impressionist color palette, signed Gertrude Sayen of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. (Client identified as Mrs. S.W. Fales, whose husband shows on the 1930 patent rolls). Nice condition and surface mounted to...
Early horses and dolls riding wood wagons, posed like a prototype! Measures 3.5 x 5.5", dated 1927 Kohler. Nice condition with development spots, strong sepia.
Rather sympathetic and beautiful portrait for a medical assessment, photographer's studio backdrops intentionally minimized. Measures 3.5 x 5.5”, very nice condition with thumb crease near bottom left. AZO stamp block, paper at least made in...
Proud man and rich portrait for those who notice. Wrinkled itinerant cloth behind, framed beautifully with foliage and suit cut in the tradition of 19thc clothing. Measures 3.5 x 5.5" with soiling, edge wear and diagonal...
Early indoor plumbing fixtures frame an earnest, right down to his turned in toes, traveling salesman. Measures 5 x 7”, very good condition with emulsion loss.
Our subject never smiles, bears a hand on his shoulder, is asked to take off his hat and wears soiled work clothing while his attendees are dressed. These were clearly taken for the benefit of...
Striking dress of a man who has clearly lived. Squire Skimp is a reference to a lovable con man on a radio comedy (Lum and Abner) that ran through the 1940s. Measures 3.5 x 5.5”,...
Outstanding contrast, lighting and composition. Annotated Trixie in puffed wheat box. Don't you think Trixie is cute? We all make quite a fuss over her even Dad. We just got thru giving Trixie a bath. Measures...
Difficult to explain, though American stamp block may signal Alaska.
Trimmed as original to keep border.
Measures 3 3/8 x 4 5/8”, nice condition with small crease bottom right.
Striking image for its bold simplicity as well as the Victorian finery worn by a newly freed class of Americans. The early photo technique is called a solar enlargement or crayon photo for the hand...
LOOK at those eyes! Tonal and textural with plaid scarf, posing stand as prop and painted backdrop. Measures 2.5 x 3.5”, nice condition with expected crazing.