MINT & RARE CIRCUS CDV – SUPERB PHOTO OF “LITTLE VENUS” THE CHILD WIRE WALKER 1874 – Here is a rare performer you will rarely if ever see; “Little Venus” was a very accomplished tight wire walker at the age of 7 years old. In this spectacular portrait, you can see the tight wire rope coiled next to this pint size performer dressed as the Greek God. Period notations and the date can be seen on the back of the mount. The CDV is in mint antique condition. CONDITION: Please view my detailed photos for the actual condition of the image and as part of my description. The early CDV of one of the finest examples of a tight wire walker I have ever encountered. The print as well as the mount are in pristine condition. The photo remains bold and has the photographer’s back stamp. Period notations and the date can be seen on the backside of the mount. If you are a collector of early circus photography you cannot go wrong adding this fine example to your collection. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Photographs”. The seller is “nic-o-matic” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Unit of Sale: Single Piece
- Antique: Yes
- Size: CDV
- Date of Creation: 1860’S
- Image Color: Sepia
- Region of Origin: US
- Vintage: Yes
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
- Year of Production: 1860’s
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Style: Figurative Art
- Features: Limited Edition
- Featured Person/Artist: LITTLE VENUS – TIGHT WIRE WALKER
- Finish: Matte
- Photo Type: CDV
- Image Orientation: Portrait
- Signed: No
- Material: Paper
- Subject: Circus
- Type: Photograph
- Photographer: Unknown
- Number of Photographs: One
- Theme: Celebrities, Exhibitions, History, People
- Time Period Manufactured: 1860’s
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Production Technique: Albumen Print