Lot 1637
von Borcke, Johann August Heinrich Heros. Two cartes de visite matted side-by-side and framed to 11½ x 9¼". The first carte de visite is of English manufacture: an oval portrait, a full-length pose in uniform with one hand resting on the hip, applied to a cream-colored card. A penciled identification of the subject at the bottom of the page with the printed caption: "3 Cork/Mayfair/London". There is some minor toning and soil at the edges, and one spot (¾" long) at top right border. Very good condition.The second card is faded and quite toned, with noticeable soil and minor foxing; it appears that an unknown hand in the past may have attempted to touch-up part of von Borcke's hair. Still, a very desirable uniformed bust profile of von Borcke applied to a cream card. von Borcke's signature is penned underneath portrait and has faded with the image. Poor to fair condition.
A beautiful pair framed with a glass back so that the first carte de visite's back stamp is clearly visible: "The London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company 110 Regent Street".
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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