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Photography was invented by Niepce and improved upon by Daguerre who invented the daguerreotype in 1839. The daguerrotypes were mostly studio photos for the rich, the later ambrotype using glass plates was cheaper and studio photos were accessible to even modest families.. In 1888 the Kodak camera made photography the first art really accesible to all.

Originally all photos were in black and white, the colour photo becoming popular only in the 1960s. The black and white photo is a precious aid in decoration, immediately giving for example an Art Deco feel to a room or a vintage atmosphere with snaps of the 1950s to 1970s. It is also a collectible item on different themes or by the choice of a famous photographer.

NINETEENTH CENTURY DAGUERREOTYPE
For sale by : Sarl Cave

Very attractive, Daguerreotype. Original Napoleon III period frame. Frame: 23 x 21 cm. Photo: 9.5 x 7 cm.
En savoir plus... €450

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NINETEENTH CENTURY DAGUERREOTYPE
For sale by : Sarl Cave

Very attractive, Daguerreotype. Original Napoleon III period frame. Frame: 23.5 x 21.5 cm. Photo: 9 x 6 cm.
En savoir plus... €450

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NINETEENTH CENTURY CAMERA
For sale by : Au Réveil Du Temps

Nineteenth century camera and tripod in mahogany from the Parisian store "A Marion". Adjustable height tripod. Bronze and brass settings.
En savoir plus... €1600

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Une petite fille, androtype, époque 19 ème.
For sale by : Sarl Cave

Très belle photo en androtype représentant une petite fille debout, avec son jeu. Epoque 19ème, avec son cadre en bois doré. Dimensions extérieures cadre : 22 x 18 cms.
En savoir plus... €140

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Photo Ingrid Bergman par Michel Brodsky.
For sale by : Sarl Cave

Très belle photo d'Ingrid Bergman lors de son mariage. Avec cachet du photographe connu : Michel Brodsky (voir photo).
En savoir plus... €80

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