These are wonderful prints that have stayed unblemished now for 130+ years. this is printed on high quality heavy paper.
Item Tag: 1850-1899
Antique Photograph Rio di Sant’Anna Canal in the Castello District of Venice
The photograph sits flat avoids reflections, which makes viewing easier.
Gondola, venice 1870-80 albumen print , fine $35
Photographer unkown, possibly Carlo Ponti, large photo 14 x 10 .75 on matte 16.5 x 13, chipped edges, good tones, nice reflection photo ca 1870-1890. shipping size 17 x 14 x 1, sipping weight 8 ounces.
Original antique painting of the “bridge of sighs” in Venice By Umberto Ongania
This beautiful artwork captures the iconic ‘Bridge of Sighs’ in Venice, Italy. The painting is an original antique piece produced in the 1890s by renowned Artist Umberto Ongania. The imagery depicts the bridge in all its glory. The painting is unframed and perfect for art enthusiasts who appreciate Italian culture and history.
1800s Silver Photographs ITALY Cantoria del DONATELLO & DELLA ROBBIA Brogi Tilli
This is a lot of two cards containing seven photos in all, one of which is like a postcard. Grey card-stock sheet with photographs pasted down on both sides. Both depict Italian Renaissance sculpture and both wer photographed in the 1800s (19th Century), presumably for purchase by a Grand Tour traveler or student. Description of the card on left, unframed: Folio side: Photographer Giacomo Brogi (1821-1881) Photograph depicts CANTORIA del DONATELLO of the Museo De S. Maria Del Fiore. Photograph itself measures at 25 cm X 18.5 cm. Surface has paste marks seen in skewed perspective photos. Verso side: post card that also appears to have a silver or platinum sheen but more matte. Photographer is G. TILLI (active in Perugia 19th Century). Measures 9 cm x 13.8 cm Text states: “L' UMBRIA ILLUSTRATA PERUGIA – Dettaglio della Facciata della Chiesa di S. Bernardino Opera di Agostino Ducci da Firenze – 1461 RIPRODUZ. INTERDETTA STAB 6 TILLI – PERUGIA 257″ Description of the card on right, also unframed. Folio side: Photographer Giacomo Brogi (1821-1881) Photograph depicts CANTORIA del Luca della Robbia of the Museo De S. Maria Del Fiore. Verso side: 4 photos depicting 4 of the ten relief panels of the Cantoria del Luca della Robbia. Each measures around 3.25.3.25”.
Gondola on The Grand Canal Venice Italy, albumen Photograph dated 1863
What stands out about this piece is that the photograph captures a moment with gentle light.
Hippolyte Arnoux -Large Cabinet Card Albumen Photograph Women of Port Said Egypt
Hippolyte Arnoux -Large Cabinet Card Albumen Photograph Women of Port Said Egypt Click images to enlarge Description Offered here is an original albumen photograph circa 1880 by French photographer Hippolyte Arnoux, depicting two women of Port Said, Egypt. Image measures ~10 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. The overall mount size is ~14 x 11 inches. Photograph is in fair condition with obvious waterstaining along bottom edge of image. There are also scattered insect bites within image. ———– Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva’s Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers.
Kangchenjunga Observatory Hill Thomas Paar Darjeeling Albumen 1880 (2) Photos
Board 10.75″ x 15.25″.
Handsome cabinet card by Jean Geiser: man, Kabyle, albumen photo c. 1880
His simple cloth tunic and hood speak to traditional Berber dress, while his direct stare challenges colonial photographic conventions of the era. It is in excellent overall condition with minor surface imperfections, marks, and scratches.
Rare albumen portrait by Jean Geiser: handsome young man, Kabyle c. 1880
Created around 1880 in French Algeria, the picture is a compelling example of Geiser’s work. The close-up format allows for a more personal encounter and creates a detailed portrait of this youth, who is known to have posed for at least one other picture.