"I would have assumed that Talbot's photographic work predated this anyway since his mouse trap camera made images as early as 1835. And his 1834 experiments in Geneva from glass plates (Cliche Verre) produced at least photographic prints from…"
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Need Info on Dixon & Radge's
They were ambrotypists from York, UK at NO. 44, Skeldergate. The image with full label information is in a French-style passé-partout. Is this Henry Dixon? Can you provide any information on this…Continue
Started Nov 15, 2017
Location/Photographer help?
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I bought the following image and could use some help in IDing the location and possibly the photographer.Anonymous: Boats Stranded by Low Tide. Salt print, 8-1/16 x 10-1/8 in. (205 x 257 mm),…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alex Novak Jul 4, 2022.
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The Photography Show at Center415
March 31, 2023 to April 2, 2023
The biggest photography show in the Western Hemisphere returns for a second year and 42nd edition at Center415 (located on Fifth Avenue between 37th and 38th streets) in New York City.Featuring 45 leading historical and fine art photography galleries from across the U.S. and around the world, including Europe, Asia, and South America.The fair will feature fresh-to-market and museum-quality photography including cutting-edge contemporary, modern, and exemplary 19th-century photographs, as well…See More
"Any relationship to Sir Robert Edis and his family, many of whom, like Mary Olive Edis, were important to the field of photography?"
"It would be great to identify the steamer, given that we know the location and approximate time. Anyone? Lots of possibilities according to this Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thames_steamers ;."
"Paddle steamers came in much earlier in the 1790s, and were ubiquitous in the mid-1800s. Given that this is a salt print, most probably from a wet-plate collodion glass plate negative, I suspect the image is from the mid to late 1850s or so.…"
"Great to have such a positive identification.
I would be surprised if this image had been taken by a professional photographer. The overlapping of the mast and the post on the left is a very simple error and could have been avoided without…"
"This is a view looking north across the Thames taken from the old boat station at Kew. The new Kew bridge - elevated section - can just be seen in the left hand corner on the far shore. There are three buildings used to identify the view. I have…"
"It was a mediocre print, a so-so image and a very high price, when you consider adding on the 25% premium. It didn't surprise me that it didn't sell."
"While I am not opposed to adding to our knowledge of history and having a good discussion on slavery and elements of racism/bias and how to lessen their impacts, I suspect that there are other political motives in trying to build such very tenuous…"
"The sizes on most of these are incredibly small. I may be wrong, but I think that their estimate is a bit high, especially with the buyer's premium added in."
"The one on the left with the single man has an 1840s mat with an 1850s surround and case. It is hard to judge just from the jpeg as to what process it is. While it does appear to be an ambrotype more in keeping with late 1850s, I have seen some…"
"Thank you, Andrew, for that first and interesting reference. Wikipedia I give less credence to, considering it is riddled with major mistakes in photographer biographies and other areas, and their arrogant "editorial" approach, which does…"
Nude photography in England from 1896 to 1960.
This group is for those interested in nude photography published in England during the first half of the 20th century from such photographers as: • Walter Bird • Joan Craven • John Everard • Stephen Glass • Zoltán Glass • George Harrison Marks • Horace Roye • Jean Straker • Bertram Park and Yvonne GregorySee More
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About Me
I am one of the world's largest private photography dealers and am interested in all areas of photo history from early 19th-century to contemporary. In the 19th-century area, I have a particular interest in quality early paper, including salt prints and paper negatives. I have one of the largest and most diverse paper negative collections (and early glass negatives--prior to 1865--as well) in private hands. Besides the 19th-century, my photographic interests extend to Between-the-Wars material and other 20th-century images, particularly European, to today's contemporary art photography market.
I am a member of AIPAD, the Daguerreian Society, and a founding member of the Getty Museum's Photography Council.
I also write the E-Photo Newsletter, which has the largest circulation of any publication devoted to Photography Collecting.
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Another 'fake' Indian?
I saw this lot (106) going up on 20 October at Newsbury, Berkshire: …
Posted on October 7, 2020 at 21:00
Daguerreotypes with dubious signatures, etc. appears on market
Group of Reportedly Altered Daguerreotypes with Dubious Signatures, etc. Appears on Market and Includes Daguerre, Le Gray, the Bisson Frerer and Th. Jacobi. This is an article from my E-Photo Newsletter on a group of reportedly fake signatures on actual 19th-century daguerreotypes. If you'd like to be included on our free email list for the newsletter, just comment, or email…
Posted on June 11, 2018 at 20:30
The 19th-century Photography Show / 22 October
You don't want to miss this spectacular event. The 19th-century Photography Show on Saturday, Oct. 22nd in NYC will have 100 top photo dealers from ten countries participating. It will be the world's largest show ever for 19th-century Photography with booths and table tops. It will be held on the entire 2nd floor of the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel near Penn Station on 8th Avenue at 34th Street from 9:15 am-4:15 am for the table top areas, and until 6 pm for the booth areas.
And the…
Posted on September 28, 2016 at 16:00
New E-Photo Newsletter, Issue 189, with News about Auction of Questionable 19th-Century Salt Print Negatives and Positives
Here's the latest Newsletter, which covers this controversion subject: http://www.iphotocentral.com/news/issue_view.php/199/189 . Too much bad information has been circulating about this auction. The newsletter has a lot of other important stories as well, which are noted below:
FRENCH POLICE INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE FORGERY OF 19TH-CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHS AUCTIONED AT…
Continue Posted on March 11, 2012 at 18:47
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 6:26 on October 30, 2017,
Virginia Noonan said…
Hi Alex, Thanks for the invitation to join.
I have a strong interest in stereoviews and have just purchased a 19th century Stereoscope. Sawyers Viewmaster and cards. I am specifically interested in trying to locate British stereoviews especially from Devon England. My 3 times great grandfather William Merrifield was a very early photographer who lived in Tavistock England and took photos between 1855 and 1870. I have been given access to some of his photos, which are being reproduced in a book I am about to publish entitled From Devonto Australia: A 19th century narrative. However, I am keen to find at least one of his original photographs. William Merrifield, nearly always, had his name on the back of the photo W Merrifield Tavistock, and later he had his own stamp, which reads W. Merrifield: Photographer, Public Library Tavistock. On some of his photos appears the word 'Furze', I believe Furze was a person who had an agreement with William Merrifield to sell some of his images. At the time he sold his his images for 8d. each.
If you can assist in anyway or provide any thoughts re access to William's photos and the name Furze I would greatly appreciate it.
Cheers
Virginia
- At 21:57 on March 20, 2017,
Jose Calvelo said…
Thank you for your invitation, Alex !
A fellow (stereoviews) collector, Francis Dupin, told me several times I should try to get in touch with you, cause you were both extremely knowledgeable and friendly, but I suppose I was always too impressed by the extent and the quality of your collection to take the initiative.
;-)
All the best
José
- At 22:58 on May 20, 2012,
Ken Hall said…
Hi Alex, thanks for the invitation. I've enjoyed your newsletter and am looking forward to spending more time on this excellent site. Best regards, Ken
- At 20:22 on October 12, 2011,
Hi Allex,
thanks for adding me. I read your e-newsletter with great interest.
All the best,
Caroline
- At 9:46 on September 18, 2011,
Peter Klein said…
Hello Alex,
I've just returned from a break to find your invitation, which I most gladly accept. Do please let me know if I can be of any help - I am always fascinated to see what is in other member's collections. There is so much still to explore and discover.
Best regards, PK
- At 22:02 on September 13, 2011,
hi alex,
thanks for adding me!
- At 14:15 on September 12, 2011,
Davena Hooson said…
Hello!
Thanks for 'friending' me. I hope to see many beautiful and educational photographs on this site. So far mine will be family images, but I do need help with some of their content so I hope this is a good site for that! Watching your display I see some of Julia Margeret Cameron's work. How did you come by those?
- At 8:56 on September 12, 2011,
- Hi Alex, good to be in touch. My new batch of students just started the course (which is now in its sixth year) and I am currently editing a book for Thames & Hudson called 'Photography: The Whole Story'. With a second baby due in December, life is a little fraught! Hope all is well with you. All best, Juliet
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