24th May, 2022 11:30

19th & 20th Century Photographs

 
  Lot 69
 

Nevil Story Maskelyne (1823-1911)

Nevil Story Maskelyne (1823-1911)

LACE, c.1840-42, salt paper print from a photogenic drawing, image size, 180 x 133mm, mounted onto contemporary embossed brown card support, only six photographs from Story Maskelyne's early experiments have ever come to public auction, and only one other photogenic drawing similar to the one offered here.


Reference:

Sotheby's: Photographs from the Collection of Paul F. Walter, 10 May 2001 Lot. 47

Provenance:

With a letter from the estate of the Dillwyn Llewyn family, gifting the print to the current owner.

Sold for £2,375

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

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