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Lola Montez
MEADE, Charles R. (1827-1858) & MEADE, Henry W.M. (1822-1865), photographers.
Salted paper print from a calotype negative of Lola Montez (1821-1861).
Estimate: $4,000-$6,000
Passed
Live Auction
Visions of America: The Stephen White Collection
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Lola Montez
MEADE, Charles R. (1827-1858) & MEADE, Henry W.M. (1822-1865), photographers.
Salted paper print from a calotype negative of Lola Montez (1821-1861).
7 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. salt print on slightly larger cardstock mount. Verso bears various inscriptions, ink stamps, and modern printed labels including Culver Pictures, Inc. tag.
Featured in this rare print is the famous courtesan Lola Montez, who had affairs with King Ludwig of Bavaria and Franz Liszt, and married a San Francisco editor while practicing her famous "spider" dance.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Light soiling and corner loss to print. Mount with soiling and corner loss/clipping, verso with adhesive remnants and residue, numerous markings.