Sell or Auction Your California Gold Mining Daguerreotype for up to Nearly $40,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions
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Below is a recent realized price for a California gold mining daguerreotype. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
California Gold Mining Daguerreotype. Sold for Nearly $40,000.
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Scarce collection of 63 photographs from Carleton Watkins’ groundbreaking publication, ”Yosemite Valley: Photographic Views of the Falls and Valley of Yosemite in Mariposa County, California”. San Francisco, 1863. One of the most complete collections, lot comprises a total of 63 photographs, with two of the title page and map, and 61 of the Yosemite Valley, each measuring 11.625” x 7.5”. Scarce as such.
Lured out to California for the Gold Rush, Watkins soon turned his pursuits to photography, a calling for which he was naturally gifted. In 1861, he traveled to Yosemite outfitted with both mammoth-plate and stereoscopic cameras to make the first photographic narrative of the majestic valley, with these photographs the result. They were so impactful, after having been shared amongst Congressmen and Abraham Lincoln, that the Yosemite Grant Act was passed in 1864, a precursor to the creation of the U.S. National Park System in 1872.
Interestingly, no complete accounting of Watkins’ Yosemite photos from 1863 is documented, but next to a collection of 65 photographs, this grouping is the most complete at 63 photographs. Only a handful of other collections even claim more than 50 photographs. The views are exquisite, capturing the rock formations, foliage and natural water sources of the Valley as they appeared in 1861, yet unspoiled by overcrowding. Watkins’ ability to capture the depth of the images – with distant mountains hovering over meadows and streams, is particularly beautiful, aided by the use of his two camera systems.
Photographs retain superb contrast and tonality, all disbound in a period brown morocco gilt slipcase, tooled in gilt on the cover, ”Watkins’ Yosemite Gallery.” Overall in very good to near fine condition.
See the entire collection here Sold for $112,500.
Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President — John Hay Certifies Signature as Authentic on Verso
Exceptionally rare Abraham Lincoln signed carte-de-visite photograph, taken by Alexander Gardner in 1861 and signed as President. Signed ”A. Lincoln” below the seated portrait of Lincoln. John Hay, Lincoln’s private secretary, authenticates the signature upon the verso by writing, ”I certify that the President’s signature is genuine / John Hay”. With ”Brady’s National Portrait Gallery” backstamp. Measures 2.5” x 3.75”. Very good with some foxing and wear, but with a strong signature by Lincoln. With provenance from Profiles in History and with a COA from Charles Hamilton. Sold for $49,913.
George A. Custer Rare Signed CDV Photo With Brady Backstamp — “Truly Yours / G.A. Custer”
Very rare George A. Custer signed CDV photo as Brigadier General, with the backstamp of Mathew Brady who took the photo on 8 October 1863 (K-20 in the catalog of Custer photos). Custer signs under his image, “Truly Yours / G.A. Custer”. Accompanied by a CDV of Custer’s wife, Elizabeth Bacon Custer, with backstamp of photographer W.H. Bowlsby, Monroe, Michigan. CDVs originate from the family of Jessica Wood Cust, neighbors of the Custers in Monroe. Notation on verso of Mrs. Custer’s photo indicates that General Custer taught a member of the Cust family how to ride horseback. CDVs each measure 2.375″ x 4″. Writing on versos and minute wear, overall in very good plus condition with a prominent signature by Custer. With provenance from Cowan’s Auctions, where the set sold for $23,000 in 2005. Sold for $8,400.
Robert E. Lee Signed CDV Photo — In Military Uniform With Three Confederate Stars on His Lapel
Commander of the Confederate Army during the Civil War, Robert E. Lee signed CDV photo, ”RE Lee”. In this photo taken by Richmond photographer J.W. Davies (famously referred to as the ”floppy tie” photograph), Lee wears his Confederate uniform featuring only three stars, signifying his rank of Colonel before the Civil War. During the war, Lee refused to wear a General’s insignia, preferring to wait until the South won the war and he could properly be promoted to General in the Confederate Army. CDV measures 2.75” x 4”. Handwritten notation and two-cent stamp to verso. Slightly trimmed along lower edge, only affecting mount. Light toning and wear, overall in very good condition with a bold signature. Sold for $5,625.
The Famous Civil War Photograph, “Lincoln at Antietam” — Albumen Print by Alexander Gardner Measures 9″ x 6.75″
One of the most iconic photographs of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, period albumen print entitled “Lincoln at Antietam”, taken by Alexander Gardner who included it in his book “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War”. Taken on 3 October 1862, two weeks after the Union victory at Antietam, President Lincoln here visits Commanding General George McClellan’s campsite at Antietam, feeling that a personal visit was required to convince the General to seize the moment and pursue General Robert E. Lee’s retreating army. McClellan stalled however, and Lincoln would remove him from his command a month later. McClellan, in turn, would then run against Lincoln for the 1864 Presidential election. Sold for $3,200.
Enormous 20.75″ x 17.5″ Albumen Photo by Carleton Watkins of 1860’s Yosemite Valley — Signed by Watkins, the Renowned Early Western Photographer
Rare Carleton Watkins 1860’s “mammoth plate” albumen photograph of a Yosemite Valley hunting party. One of the preeminent early Western photographers, Watkins’ photos are coveted not only for their natural beauty, but for the opportunity to peek through the window to see pre-settled America. Having come to California during the Gold Rush, Watkins soon became passionate for landscape photography and scenes of mining activity. His focus upon Yosemite Valley at the time of this photograph influenced the U.S. Congress to establish it as a National Park in 1864. Stunning, large photo is housed in a simple period frame measuring 32.5″ x 29″. Photo measures 20.75″ x 17.5″, with “C.E. Watkins” signature at lower right. Minor dark burn mark in central sky area, else near fine. Sold for $2,420.
Lookout Mountain Tintype 1864
1864 quarter-plate tintype featuring eight Union soldiers posing atop Lookout Mountain. Enclosed in Littlefield & Parsons case measuring 4″ x 5″. Photo quite clear and focused, in excellent condition. Sold for $2,010.
Tintype Confederate Officer
Tintype of a Confederate officer ambrotype. The long-bearded gentleman sits in a three-quarter pose, wearing the signature Confederate officer’s frock coat with a double row of buttons. The single row of sleeve braid and single collar stripe identify the officer as a Second Lieutenant. Frame of original ambrotype visible at edges. Tintype was likely made of the more fragile ambrotype for greater portability. Images measures 2.5″ x 3.75″. Fine condition. Sold for $1,815.
Original Photograph From Alexander Gardner’s “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War” — Fort Steadman
Albumen photo from Alexander Gardner’s 1866 “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War,” No. 84, entitled “View of the Interior of Fort Steadman,” a battle-weary piece of land that received daily assaults during the Siege of Petersburg. With accompanying text from the book noting, “The trees bear many marks of the compliments paid by the enemy during the almost daily severe artillery duels…” 9″ x 7″ photograph is affixed to a 16.5″ x 12.5″ book page; text is on separate page. Small tear and crease to text page, else near fine. Sold for $1,260.
Ambrotype Identified Confederate
Civil War sixth-plate ambrotype of Confederate soldier. Subject is wearing a forage cap and a six-button trimmed shell jacket. Pictured standing in full length, the soldier has his rifle with bayonet upright at his side. Inside the photographer’s studio, a patterned floor is visible as well as a black backdrop which does not extend all the way to the floor. Photograph is adorned with gold tinting on soldier’s buttons and pink on his cheeks. Cardboard backing bears pencil writing identifying the soldier as Henry Pratt. Ambrotype is cased in a gold-colored metal frame with beautiful embossed and stamped designs and protected by a sheet of glass. Cracking is visible but it is only in the layer of wax on the back of the ambrotype. Protective glass has one scratch, but the ambrotype is perfectly preserved. Sold for $1,115.
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