1/31/2019 - The Paul Berg Collection of Photographic Cases and Frames, Part I: Timed Auction - ends 2/11
Past Auction
Ends February 11, 2019
Overview
Cowan's Auctions is pleased to present the largest and most comprehensive collection of nineteenth century cases as assembled by Paul K. Berg, author of the definitive volume on daguerreotype, ambrotype, and tintype cases, Nineteenth Century Photographic Cases and Wall Frames. Part I features a remarkable selection of thermoplastic, leather, papier-mâché, mother of pearl, and tortoise shell cases, among other materials, each of which is referenced and illustrated in Berg's seminal guide. This first installment also includes many fine examples of early photography, ranging from postmortem and Civil War portraiture to outdoor scenery.
Auction Launches
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Auction Begins Closing
Monday, February 11, 2019 at 12:00 pm ET (extended bidding available)
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Timed Auction
Special Collections items are available for absentee bidding only. You can browse the catalog and place bids at any time.
Absentee Bidding
This platform operates using the "proxibid" method - you may place a high bid and the system will bid on your behalf up to that limit.
5-Minute Closing Rule
Starting at 12:00 PM (Noon) on the Final Date, all lots will close starting with lot #1. There will be a 1 minute period between each item until all items close.
Extended Bidding
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End of the Auction
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