Bidspirit auction | Large 19th Century Studio Portrait

Large 19th Century Studio Portrait Tintype in Decorative Thermoplastic Frame - This lot features a large-format studio portrait tintype of a man and woman. The subjects are posed in formal attire within a studio setting; the man is standing in a dark suit with a light vest and bowtie, while the woman is seated in a fringed and tasseled armchair wearing a dark dress with a white collar and horizontal bands on the skirt. The background includes a prop lattice window with trailing foliage and a draped, patterned curtain to the right. The photograph is mounted in an elaborate, molded black thermoplastic frame, a material frequently referred to as gutta-percha in the antique trade. The frame is decorated with geometric patterns, rosettes, and foliate motifs characteristic of the Gothic Revival period. The reverse of the frame is equipped with a brass hanging ring and a wire support stand. No signatures or maker marks are visible on the image or the frame. Dimensions: 8.25 inches (H) x 6 inches (W). The tintype shows visible silvering, particularly toward the bottom edge, along with minor surface scratches and marks consistent with age. The thermoplastic frame appears to be in good structural condition with no major chips or cracks visible, showing only minor surface wear and accumulated dust.