Sell or Auction Your Louis Daguerre Autograph for up to Nearly $3,500 at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

Scarce Louis Daguerre autograph letter signed, dated simply 16 May. Daguerre writes in French to a Monsieur Courtin of the L’Académie royale de Musique, with French transcription included. Unbelievably, after Daguerre invented the daguerreotype, the earliest type of photography, he was unable to persuade private investors of its commercial viability. Once news spread of the invention, however, it was hailed as miraculous and bought by the French government in 1839, who later that year gave it to the rest of the world as a gift. Letter measures 5.75” x 8.25”. Light toning and ink blot to part of signature, otherwise near fine with bold writing. From the collection of Elsie and Philip Sang, and thereafter Malcolm Forbes. Sold for $3,500.

Louis Daguerre Autograph Letter Signed (Daguerreotype)

Louis Daguerre autograph letter signed, dated 6 November 1826 shortly before his years-long process of inventing the daguerreotype, which he finalized in 1839. Daguerre writes in French to the theatre director and playwright Rene-Charles Guilbert de Pixerecourt, who at the time was director of the Theatre royal l’Opera-Comique. In addition to inventing the daguerreotype, Daguerre also invented the theater diorama, and here writes upon stationery from the Maison du Diorama. Boldly signed “Daguerre” at the conclusion. Letter measures 5″ x 7.75″ with integral address leaf, framed with an engraving of Daguerre to a size of 15.75″ x 13.25″. Shallow folds, overall in near fine condition. With a COA from the Kenneth Rendell gallery. Sold for $3,016.

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