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Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 97:
Sold for: $100
Description
Nellie Melba (Australian, 1861-1931). Autographed promotional photograph featuring a profile portrait of the renowned operatic soprano. The period silver gelatin print was produced by the Reutlinger studio in Paris and published by the Rotary Photo Company. A bold signature in ink with a decorative flourish is present along the bottom edge, crossing over the lower portion of the subject’s portrait.
The photograph is professionally housed in a gilt-finished wooden frame with a beaded inner border and double matting in yellow and red. The frame features a traditional metallic gold-toned finish with a pattern of recessed beads along the inner lip. The double matting consists of a wide yellow top mat accented by a narrow red inner border. The verso is sealed with brown paper and fitted with a hanging wire.
Marked along the lower margin Reutlinger Paris and Rotary Photo Co Ltd London E.C. Frame: 11 x 9 in.
Location: Bin 21
Condition report:
The photograph displays age-related toning and visible foxing, primarily in the lower margins. The ink signature remains bold and legible. The gilt frame shows minor surface wear and small nicks to the outer edges.
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