Sell Your Gold Mining Daguerreotype Half Plate Photo for up to Nearly $20,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

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Sell Your Gold Mining Daguerreotype Half Plate Photo

Below is a recent realized price for a Gold mining daguerreotype half plate photo. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:

Gold Mining Daguerreotype Half Plate Photo. Sold for nearly $20,000.

Here are some items that our auction house, Nate D. Sanders (http://www.NateDSanders.com) has sold:

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.

Andrew Johnson CDV Signed

Extremely rare Andrew Johnson signed CDV. Backmark reads, “Whitehurst Gallery, 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.; M.J. Powers, Photographer.” CDV measures 2.5″ x 4″ and is in very good condition. Sold for $4,440.

Consign your Gold mining daguerreotype half plate photo at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Send a description and images of your Gold mining daguerreotype half plate photo to us at [email protected].

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.

FREE APPRAISAL. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Gold mining daguerreotype half plate photo that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com). Top dollar obtained for your Gold mining daguerreotype half plate photo.