Lot 600
[Lincoln, Abraham]. Photographic Print. Black and white, 10½ x 13½", 1953 reproduction from plate taken in Springfield, Illinois, June 3, 1860. Matted to 15½ x 20". Some age toning of mat, otherwise very fine condition.
Stunning ¾ profile portrait of a clean shaven Lincoln, from a glass plate negative copied from the original sitting plate taken by Alexander Hesler in 1860. The glass plate, rediscovered in 1952 by King Hostik, was likely copied in the late 1860s and put away for safekeeping, thus sparing it wear damage the original plates (now in the Smithsonian) show. Taken two weeks after Lincoln was nominated for the Presidency, this is the clearest picture Americans have of how Lincoln appeared to his contemporaries.The striking clarity of the portrait, and the overall strength of the image make this a wonderful collector's item.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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