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American School: Group of Four Daguerreotypes
Lot 415

American School: Group of Four Daguerreotypes

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,400
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Four daguerreotypes, two framed together, all in tooled leather velvet-lined cases.

Largest 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (oval), three 2 1/2 x 2 in. (two oval, one rectangle).

 

Note: The sitters in these photographs are of members of the Tefft family of Schenectady, NY.  They were likely taken circa 1850 in Albany where the Meade Brothers had set up the first daguerreotype studio in 1842. Henry Meade was 20 years old at the time; his brother Charles was only 16 years old. Together with their sister, Mary Ann, the Meade Brothers introduced daguerreotype photography to upstate New York before moving to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Charles Meade died in 1858 leaving Mary Ann in charge of the studio where she became the first female daguerreotypist.

Condition

The larger with hand-coloring. All with the usual discoloration. The cases with wear and splits along the bindings. 

Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.

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COLLECTION FROM STAIR: We suggest requesting a quote for packing and shipping prior to bidding on an item, as you will be responsible for collection or shipping if you are the successful bidder. We are open for pickups Monday through Friday, from 9:30am to 12pm and again from 1pm to 4:30pm. Please call us at 518.751.1000 to schedule collection. We ask that you collect your items or make collection arrangements within 10 days of your purchase. Below is a list of shippers our clients use on a regular basis, but feel free to use your shipper of choice. For smaller items that can be boxed and shipped: UPS Store #4541 230 Kings Mall Court Kingston, New York 12401 T: 845.336.4877 F: 845.336.3832 E: store4541@theupsstore.com UPS Store #5539 160 Fairview Avenue Hudson, New York 12534 T: 518.828.8777 F: 518.822.8727 E: store5539@theupsstore.com UPS Store #4861 6565 Springbrook Avenue Rhinebeck, New York 12572 T: 845.876.3357 F: 845.876.3524 E: store4861@theupsstore.com For furniture and other large items: Meticulous Inc. T: 845.256.7047 F: 845.256.7039 E: meticulousmovers@live.com Sure Express 1-800-335-9996 judy@sureexpress.com Worldwide Shipping: James Bourlet, Inc. T: 718.392.9770 F: 718.392.2470 www.bourlet.org Cadogan Tate Fine Art Worldwide Fine Art Logistics T: 718.706.7999 F: 718.707.2847 E: fineartny@cadogantate.com www.cadogantate.com. When arranging collection with your shipper, please ask them to email BOL@stairgalleries.com to submit a Bill of Lading and request a pickup time 48-hours in advance.

By descent in the Tefft family.

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