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Carleton E. Watkins - Mother of the Forest, Photograph

Sold for $225 at New England Auctions on Jun 19, 2025.

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Carleton E. Watkins (attr. (1829-1916)) - Mother of the Forest. Large albumen photograph print on board with Bogardus named in LL corner.  Bogardus was mostly known for his work as a daguerreotypist, producing over 200,000 daguerreotype plates during his career. The photograph has the artist's last name in the LL corner below the edge of the photograph, and the address 'No. 1153 Broadway, New York' in the LR corner. In a folding archival mat. Overall: H 19-1/2 in. W 15-1/2 in.  Photograph: H 12-1/4 in. W 8 in. Condition: Very good original condition with minor surface imperfections to board. Link to hi-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0n92s3x9tafddntasth6i/7726191_1.jpg?rlkey=wnb10b1ag6ntiwxep1bpyst5x&st=edi6yluf&dl=0

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