Vintage O. E. Nelson Studio Photograph • Original Crop Marks Ancient Art For Sale

ORIGINAL VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH — ETRUSCAN BRONZE MIRRORTHE POMERANCE COLLECTION OF ANCIENT ART — BROOKLYN MUSEUM, 1966Offered is an original vintage photographic print depicting an ancient Etruscan bronze hand mirror from the distinguished Pomerance Collection of Ancient Art.The photograph bears the original studio stamp of O. E. Nelson, Photographer, 1616 York Avenue, New York, on the reverse.ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHIC CROP MARKINGSOf particular interest are the original handwritten cropping and reproduction markings along the right side of the photograph. These include a vertical cropping guide with arrows, handwritten measurements, and the notation “FOTO 126.”The cropping markings are part of the photograph’s historical documentation and have been preserved intact. They suggest that this print was used or prepared for photographic reproduction or publication.The photograph has not been trimmed to remove these markings.DOCUMENTED MUSEUM EXHIBITION AND CATALOGUE REFERENCEThe ancient bronze mirror depicted in this photograph was published as Catalogue No. 126 in The Pomerance Collection of Ancient Art, Brooklyn Museum, 1966, page 15.The catalogue identifies the mirror as:* Origin: Probably Praeneste, Italy
* Date: Late fourth century B.C.
* Material: Bronze
* Height of original mirror: 31.6 cm (12 7/16 inches)The engraved decoration depicts a nude woman, two young men, and a small boy, surrounded by ornamental floral motifs.The Pomerance Collection was exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum from June 14 through October 2, 1966.The original museum catalogue is shown in the listing photographs for identification and reference purposes.PHOTOGRAPH DETAILSPhotographer: O. E. Nelson, New York.Date: Circa 1960s, exact printing date unconfirmed.Approximate size: 8 × 10 inches.Medium: Vintage black-and-white photographic print.Reverse: Original photographer’s studio stamp and handwritten inventory notations.Front: Original handwritten cropping guides, measurements, and photographic reference number.CONDITIONVintage condition with age-related handling and surface wear. Original cropping marks and handwritten annotations remain visible along the right margin. Photographer’s stamp and handwritten markings are present on the reverse.Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, measurements, and details.PROVENANCEFrom the Pomerance Collection.The photographed ancient mirror is documented in the Brooklyn Museum’s 1966 exhibition catalogue.This listing is for the original vintage photograph ONLY. The ancient bronze mirror and the illustrated museum catalogue are not included.An interesting piece of photographic and archaeological documentation for collectors of ancient art, Etruscan antiquities, museum photography, and historical photographic archives.