#5070 • Autographed CDV of Admiral David Farragut

Part of Fine and Decorative Arts | Day 3 | September 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $550.00

Status: Sold

Autographed carte-de visite of Admiral David G. Farragut (1801-1870) 19th century United States Navy officer who gained fame during the American Civil War . Carte de visite showing seated knees-up view of Farragut wearing uniform of rear-admiral rank. Carte is signed on reverse below backmark "D.G. Farragut, Vice Admiral". Carte presents backmark of J. Gurney & Son, 707 Broadway, New York as well as front marked Gurney & Son. Reverse of carte presents 2-cent US Internal Revenue proprietary stamp. Tones of image are strong with manuscript ink being medium in strength. Provenance: Gary Wolfer collection.