Serious Attitude

Exceptional, ninth-plate English occupational ambrotype of a handsome young man with serious attitude.  Another of our favorites in the auction, he is posed arms crossed while staring down the photographer. At first glance it appears he is wearing two large blue-tinted ties, but the bottom one may actually be an apron.  Looped in between the apron are two wide heavy leather straps that extend from around his neck with eyelets on the right side. His white shirt has puffy sleeves and he is also sporting a vest.  The crowning touch is one of the coolest hats we’ve seen for an occupational image. Our best guess is he is a butcher. This sharp plate is in excellent minus condition with fabulous tones and contrast along with hand tinting to his face and of course the ties.  There are a few small marks as seen and it is housed in a full book style case. A gem for any collection. $150