#5073 • Ambrotype of Armed Civil War Union Soldier

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

High bid $1,000.00

Status: Sold

Sixth plate ambrotype of standing knees-up view of Civil War Union soldier. Soldier wears 4-button enlisted sack coat and forage cap. Subject holds musket at his side with fixed bayonet. Subject further is equipped with belt (US plate), cartridge box (US plate and eagle plate on cross belt), canteen, and has Sheffield-type Bowie knife tucked in belt on his left side. Image is extremely sharp with good contrast. Image is housed in geometric design union case that exhibits some "fly nip" chips at edges. Provenance: Gary Wolfer collection.