Antique photograph E. Sassy baby 19th century curiosities cabinet vintage

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Visual Description

Old portrait-style photograph depicting a young child seated on a support covered with dark fabric. The print is black and white, slightly sepia, mounted on thick card with rounded corners, typical of late 19th-century studio portraits. The simple and uncluttered scene highlights the softness of the child's features, photographed facing forward, legs crossed and gaze slightly turned. The neutral background, without apparent decor, focuses attention on the subject and the velvety texture of the support.

The lower part of the card bears a gilded inscription with the mention "E. SASSY" and "SÈVRE" in an ornamented cartouche, indicating the photographer's name and city of practice. The typography style and the floral composition of the decorative elements clearly evoke the late 19th-century period. The photograph shows a slight patina, with signs of wear and small visible stains on the surface, testifying to its age and authenticity.

The print is presented at a slight angle on a wooden background, probably in a library or study context, which reinforces the "cabinet of curiosities" aspect mentioned in the complementary keywords. The contrast between the warm tone of the wood and the soft tonality of the print accentuates the decorative and historical character of the photograph.

The quality of the print reveals fine grain and soft nuances in the shadows, characteristic of period studio photographic processes. No details of the verso or the back of the card are visible in this view.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of signs of time: general patina, small stains and visible wear on the surface of the card. The image remains clear and perfectly legible.

Did you know? In the 19th century, studio photography on card, called "carte de visite" or "cabinet portrait", was very popular for immortalizing family members. Professional photographers like E. Sassy produced these prints on demand, often for bourgeois or notable families, and studios were identifiable by their gilded signature at the bottom of the card.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. The item will be carefully protected to ensure its safety during transport.

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