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Antique / Vintage Black & White Studio Portrait Photograph – Red Signature – Ornate Frame
Beautiful vintage black-and-white studio portrait photograph depicting a distinguished gentleman wearing a formal three-piece suit and tie.
The portrait features soft, carefully controlled lighting, detailed facial features, and a softly faded background characteristic of early 20th-century professional studio photography.
A distinctive red stylized signature appears in the lower right corner of the photograph, possibly reading “Rotex” or “Notex.” The photographer or studio has not been positively identified.
The portrait and surrounding gray background are printed on one continuous sheet of photographic paper, with no separate matting.
Details:
* Subject: Unidentified gentleman in formal attire
* Medium: Black-and-white photographic portrait
* Estimated era: 1920s–1940s (unconfirmed)
* Signature: Red stylized studio signature, possibly Rotex or Notex
* Overall framed dimensions: 18 1/4” tall × 14 1/4” wide
* Orientation: Portrait / Vertical
* Frame: Ornate decorative frame with green and gold-toned finish
* Glass-covered
* No separate matting
* Photographer and subject unidentified
* Acquired from an estate in Corvallis, Oregon
Condition:
Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear and discoloration. Decorative frame shows surface wear and imperfections consistent with age.
Photograph has not been removed from the frame. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition, including the image, signature, glass, and frame.
An interesting piece of historical studio photography, suitable for collectors of antique portraits, early photographic techniques, vintage photography, and decorative period frames.
Shipping:
Will be carefully packaged with protective materials to help prevent damage during shipping.
