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This antique photograph from the late 1800s is a stunning piece of history. The ornate oval gilt floral wood frame adds to the beauty of the piece, which features a portrait of a man taken by the artist F. Gutekunst.
The photograph is in excellent and is perfect for collectors of antique photographic images. The image orientation is portrait. The time period manufactured is likely between 1850-1899 and the photograph is framed. The subject of the photograph is a man. This item falls under the categories of collectibles, photographic images, and photographs.
Frederick Gutekunst (1831-1917) was an American photographer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He operated a portrait studio starting in 1854 successfully ran that business for 60 years. He grew to national prominence during the Civil War. He is known as the dean of American photographers due to his high-quality portraits of dignitaries and celebrities. He was the official photographer on the Pennsylvania railroad, and received worldwide recognition for his photographs of the Gettysburg Battlefield.
Photograph here is of an unknown man. The photographers name and address is noted at the bottom. It is suspected that this is an original photograph due to some residue on the card around the edges, indicating perhaps glue.
The artistry on the frame is stunning! It is an amazing condition for its age! See pictures for more details.
Measurements: 14”x9.5”
This item will be professionally packed for transport.
