Antique Framed Photo of A Boy

An antique portrait photograph of a young boy seated on a chair, presented in what appears to be its original frame, dating from the early 20th century.
 
The photograph has a lovely period feel and shows the boy posed formally in a studio setting. It remains behind protective glass and is housed in a decorative gesso frame with a tortoiseshell-style finish.
 
The photograph itself is quite distressed, with visible rips, tears, and wear consistent with age. In order to help stabilise it, a card backing has been added behind the image.
 
The frame also shows some chips and losses to the gesso, again typical for a piece of this age.
 
Despite the wear, it has a strong atmospheric and decorative quality, making it an interesting piece for display, particularly in period interiors, collections of antique photography, or as a prop.
 
Dating from the early 1900s (circa).
 
Dimensions
Height 60cm
Width 50cm
Depth 2cm
 
Collection or Viewings
Design by Davies, Bowood House, Empson Street, London, E3 3LT (by appointment only).
 
Shipping
Courier shipping (UK): £15
International shipping - additional import duty may apply.
We may be able to combine or reduce shipping for multiple items.
 
Delivery Details
Delivery will be 1 man, ground floor, kerbside and will be 1-2 weeks (or sooner).
If you are unable to assist the courier and require 2 man delivery then there may be an additional charge.
Deliveries within a Congestion Zone will be an additional £15.
 
Please Note
This is a pre-loved item so it will have signs of wear, please study all images carefully.
Dimensions are approximate.
We will do our best to accommodate short notice viewings or deliveries.
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Payment Methods
· Cash on collection.
· In store card payments.
· Bank transfer.
· Directly via Design by Davies website.
 
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