Auction: October 13, 2024

Lot #193: Hesler / Ayres Lincoln Photograph

(3) total items including a matte finish albumen photographic portrait after Alexander Hesler (Canadian, 1823-1895) mounted to a thick chipboard having ink inscription "Copyright / Geo. B. Ayres / Phila" verso, Ayres (American, 1829-1905) having purchased Hesler's negatives in 1867, behind glass in a wood frame; together with an etching by Otto J. Schneider (American, 1875-1946) pencil signed lower right, matted behind glass in a wood frame having a label stating it is an artist proof before lettering with a damaged informational sheet verso as well as a photogravure copy after Alexander Gardner (American, 1821-1882) having etched border published by Reinthal & Newman, NY, behind glass in wood frame