A rare and exceptional portrait of writer Mark Twain photographed using Frederic Ives' patented lenticular photography invention, an early 3-dimensional process that was popular through the first half of the 20th century. In the original frame with a printed label with patent information. Some deterioration on the top with loss of emulsion. The portrait is largely unaffected and a photo conservator may be able to improve the appearance of emulsion loss. Frame: 10" x 8", Image: 8" x 6". Semi-transparent surface; most images were taken on a lightbox.
Date: 1902
Medium: Fredric Ives’ Patented Lenticular
Image Size: 8” x 6”
Frame Size: 10” x 8”
Inscriptions: Printed label with patent information affixed to frame
Condition: Some deterioration on the top with loss of emulsion; The portrait is largely unaffected and a photo conservator may be able to improve the appearance of emulsion loss
$9,500.00