{"product_id":"photographie-ancienne-cabinet-portrait-raphael-bouquet-guise-retro-xixe","title":"Antique photograph cabinet portrait Raphaël Bouquet Guise retro 19th century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOld photograph of the \"cabinet portrait\" type depicting a bearded man in a dark suit and bow tie. The subject is photographed in a bust shot, facing forward, with a direct gaze and a serious expression, typical of professional portraits from the late 19th century. The image, with slightly faded sepia tones, has a matte surface with a uniform patina, attesting to its age. The background is neutral, without decor, emphasizing the model's face and attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photograph is mounted on thick cardstock, characteristic of the \"cabinet\" formats of the period, with a light border. At the bottom, the printed inscription \"RAPHAËL BOUQUET\" on the left and \"GUISE\" on the right identifies the photographer and the city where they practiced. No other details or decor are visible on the front presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is displayed on a wooden desk in front of a bookshelf, highlighting its decorative and retro appeal, ideal for a cabinet of curiosities atmosphere or vintage decor. The ensemble offers an authentic ambiance, enhanced by the sepia tone and the natural wear of the cardboard support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the photo shows some marks and signs of age, typical of old photographs: discreet stains, slightly patinated edges, without major alteration of the subject. No chips or missing parts are visible on the exposed front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography of the \"RAPHAËL BOUQUET - GUISE\" cartouche allows this portrait to be attributed to the photographer active at the end of the 19th century, in the tradition of bourgeois portraits taken in studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUsed item sold as is. Signs of wear, marks of time, and visible patina on the front, with no apparent structural defects. The whole remains legible and decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"Cabinet\" photographs appeared around 1866 and were very popular until the early 20th century, used to immortalize members of the bourgeoisie or local personalities. Raphaël Bouquet was one of the professional photographers in Guise, a small town in Aisne, active at a time when studio photography was experiencing significant growth in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique objects and vintage photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old photo, cabinet portrait, 19th century photography, Raphaël Bouquet, Guise, retro photo, curiosities atmosphere, men's portrait, vintage photo, studio portrait, cabinet card, antique photography, library decor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54489365446983,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_265769aa-65e6-4dc7-8116-c8694ae9ba8a.jpg?v=1785628375","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/photographie-ancienne-cabinet-portrait-raphael-bouquet-guise-retro-xixe","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}