Portraits and Photography Online Auction

October 22, 2009

LOT 54

Lot 54

William Notman (1826-1891)

William Notman (1826-1891)
Lot 54 Details
William Notman (1826-1891), Scottish/Canadian

MONTMORENCI FALLS NEAR QUEBEC, 1867

Albumen print on original backing; titled and inscribed From Nature-W. Notman Photo, Plate 25 to margin. Matted and Unframed.
Image 9.25" x 7.5" — 22.9 x 18.4 cm.

Estimate $125-$150

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

William Notman’s photography career began in 1859 when he moved to Montreal, Quebec. Gaining notoriety through his portraiture done from his photographic studio on Bleury Street, Notman eventually moved on to landscape studies.

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