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Item Description:Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic antique sepia-toned studio portrait of an elegant young woman from the Edwardian / early Silent Film era (circa 1910s). The subject is captured wearing an exquisite, large wide-brimmed ruffled hat and a lace gown, accessorized with a rose pinned to her dress.This photograph features the original artist's signature mark in the lower-right corner: "De Gaston". William De Gaston was a highly renowned portrait and pictorialist photographer based in Los Angeles / Hollywood, California, during the 1910s and 1920s, famous for his stunning portraits of socialites and early Hollywood silent film stars.Condition:
This is an original vintage photographic print. It shows signs of age and wear consistent with historical paper items, including some creasing along the edges and corners, as well as minor surface silvering/wear typical for early 20th-century photo papers. Please review the high-resolution photos carefully to assess the exact condition before purchasing.Specifications:
- Photographer: William De Gaston (Los Angeles / Hollywood, California)
- Features: Signed "De Gaston" on the front
- Size: 11" x 9" inches (Approx. 28 cm x 23 cm)
- Era: Edwardian / Early Silent Movie Era (c. 1910s)
- Photo Type: Antique Sepia Pictorialist Studio Portrait
- Subject: Fashion / Beautiful Woman in Large HatPerfect addition for collectors of Hollywood history, California pictorialist photography, Edwardian fashion, or vintage paper ephemera.Shipping & Handling:
Will be shipped securely in a protective sleeve with rigid cardboard backing to prevent bending during transit.Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!