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LARGE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WOMAN PORTRAIT – APPROX. 22” x 17”
Beautiful and haunting antique photographic portrait depicting a woman wearing a dark Victorian-style dress with a delicate lace collar.
Believed to date from the late 19th or early 20th century, this oversized portrait appears to be an early photographic enlargement on a fabric or canvas-like support.
The exposed woven textile backing is clearly visible in several damaged areas.
The exact photographic process has not been identified. It may be an early photographic enlargement with hand-retouched details, but this has not been confirmed.
DETAILS:
* Subject: Victorian-era woman
* Approximate size: 22” x 17”
* Period: Possibly late 1800s to early 1900s
* Medium: Antique photographic portrait on a woven fabric-like support
* Color: Sepia / brown tones
* Unframed
* Original antique item, not a modern reproduction, to the best of our knowledge
CONDITION – EXTENSIVE DAMAGE – PLEASE READ
This portrait is in heavily distressed antique condition.
It shows significant deterioration, including extensive discoloration, staining, fading, holes, tears, cracks, missing sections, frayed edges, and areas of exposed woven fabric.
The upper and lower edges have substantial damage and material loss.
Despite its condition, the woman’s facial features remain remarkably visible.
Please carefully examine ALL photographs, including close-ups of the damage and fabric backing.
SOLD AS IS – NO RESTORATION HAS BEEN ATTEMPTED.
An interesting historical piece for collectors of antique photography, Victorian portraits, early photographic techniques, and restoration projects.
