Victorian photographs, general themes - price guide and values

Model Pa with Carved Pataka and Raupo Whare

A vintage silver gelatin photograph, a carved pataka and raupo whare at the model pa in Whakarewarewa, c.1890-1920, photographer unidentified. 16 x 21 cm

Edge of the River, Claremont, W.A. (1900)

Photograph Edge of the River, Claremont, W.A c.1900 photographic image, reprinted from a glass negative, (giving high resolution & detail). 37 x 49 cm

USA Military Memorabilia Collection from 1960s

Collection USA 1960s military memorabilia. Including Joseph J Gancie brass plaque awarded for support during Cuban missile Crisis, Oct 1962; and photo and invitation to 1965 LBJ inauguration ceremony. 35 x 25 cm (plaque)

Clearwater in the 1940s

Original Whites Aviation Clearwater print, artist: Leo White. A Whites Aviation, large hand coloured photograph of Clearwater during the 1940s, signed lower left L white. Still in the original frame. 42 x 72 cm

Early Australian Ephemera Booklets

Four booklets of early Australian ephemera including: 'Our Birds,' by Neville Cayley, published by The Aldenhoven Art Galleries, and dedicated to Neville Cayley, died May, 1903; 'Flowering Plants and Ferns of New South Wales,' published by the Department…

Vintage Hollywood Stars

Collection of vintage movie star photographs including Clark Gable, Marlene Dietrich's, and Lucille Ball

Mahitahi Hand-Coloured Aerial Photo

Whites Aviation hand coloured photo of Mahitahi, 37 cm x 50 cm

Lake Matheson: Whites Aviation Framed Photo

A Whites Aviation Lake Matheson photo, framed in orginal frame. Height 42 cm, width 72 cm

Australian Military Stereoview Collection

Stereoviews a group of 24 published by the Australasian Stereoscopic Co including convoy of Australians, Kit Inspections of Australians and Balloon Corp

Barossa Creamery and Mount Gambier Photographs

Unknown Photographer, Three photographs depicting Barossa Creamery, South Australia and two views of Mount Gambier, average size of each 15.5 x 25 cm

Hand-Coloured Photographs of Clearwater and Mitre Peak

Whites Aviation, two large hand coloured photographs, the first of Clearwater, the second of Mitre Peak, both signed and with title inscribed. 37 cm x 67 cm each

Hand-Coloured Maori Woman from Diamond Harbour Studio

A hand coloured photograph of a Maori woman, inscribed Diamond Harb(our) St(u)d(io). 36.5 cm x 29 cm.

Early Australian Photographs: Brisbane and Toowoomba (1870-1872)

Four early Australian photographs including Brisbane Government house and river,c.1870, botanical Gardens Brisbane, c.1872, Brisbane river, and Toowoomba (4)

Old Kennedy Bridge and Residence in Bundaberg

Early Australian photograph depicting 'The old Kennedy bridge', and.....before...the residence'// F.G Marshall, Bourbong St, Bundaberg, 11 cm x 16 cm

1888 Sydney City & Harbour Views

Seven Various c1888 Sydney City & Harbour Views, including Customs House; George St (looking South), soiled; St Andrews Cathedral; & St Marys Cathedral. Produced by Phillip - Stephan Photo Litho & Typographic Process Co Ltd. Sydney, NSW, 28 x 36 cm…

Sydney City & Centennial Celebration Scenes (4)

Four Various c1888 Sydney City & Centennial Celebration Scenes, including University; & Industrial Blind Institution. Produced by Phillip - Stephan Photo Litho & Typographic Process Co Ltd. Sydney, NSW, 28 x 35 cm (average)

19th Century Sydney Views

Three 19th century Sydney Views. Including farm Cove; Observatory, (extensive foxing and creasing); and Millers point from the Observatory. Produced by Phillip - Stephan photo litho and Typographic process Co Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Photolithograph (3). 28 x 36…

North Shore Landscapes, 1888

Two c1888 North Shore scenes. Including Mosmans Bay, (soiled margins); and Manly beach. Produced by Phillip - Stephan photo litho and Typographic process Co Ltd. Sydney, NSW. Photolithograph (2). 28 x 35 cm, (average)

Hori: Feathered Cloak and Tattooed Arm

A vintage Iles photographic portrait, ?Hori?, of a young man wearing a feathered Cloak, his name tattooed to his arm. 18 cm x 13 cm

Antique Frames, Carvings, and Sterling Easel

Picture Frames: pair of ornate Victorian frames in good condition 36 x 42 cm; also, a Victorian frame with ornate carved ebony slip; a World War I prisoner carved (chip art) with naval ensignia on top; a sterling small easel decorated with faceted topaz (…

French Stereoscopic Views of Europe Collection

Boxed collection of French stereoscopic views of Europe maker unknown, box in the form of two book spines, damaged

Asia in 3D: Stereoscopic Views Collection

49 Sterescopic views of Asia, makers including Rose, H.C. white Co. Underwood & Underwood. Keystone View Company, views including India, Korea, china, Indonesia

"The American Fleet" Stereocards

Collection of 25 stereocards 'The American Fleet' series by Rose stereographs

Dawn Fraser, original signature on a lovely photograph of her following a gold-medal swim at the Rome Olympics, 20 x 30 cm.

Comfortable Nesting on Sub Antarctic Island

The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A10 - Title: Nesting in comfort on a Sub Antarctic Island, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso,…

Sub-Antarctic Cabbage Patch

The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A9 - Title: A Sub-Antarctic Cabbage Patch, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Thursday Feb.13, 1930' verso, together with…

Kerguelen Island from 5,000 feet

The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A68 - Title: Kerguelen the Magnificent. with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Tuesday May 13, 1930' verso, together with…

Blue and Silver Land

The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A63 - Title: In a land of blue and silver. with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday May 12, 1930' verso, together with…

Chinese Marine Temple in Macao

John Thomson (Scottish, 1837 - 1921), attrib, Chinese marine temple, Macao, albumen paper print, circa 1890, 20 x 26.5 cm; laid down on backing paper.

To the Frozen South: A Whaling Expedition

Villiers, Alan John 'to The Frozen South' [Hobart, Davies Brothers, 1924] 1st ed., 96pp, papered boards with faded gilt title, fifty full page b&w photographs and map. The story of the 1923-4 the Norwegian Ross Sea Whaling Expedition under Captain C.A.…

Assorted Australian Postcards with Real Photos and Topography

Australia: interesting bundle with real-photo, topographicals, public buildings, some overseas greeting types, and a few modern cards. (70)

Vellum-bound Books with Photos and Biographies (4)

Vellum bindings: 'Romola' by George Eliot [Leipzig, 1863] with tipped-in albumen photographs in 2 vols.; also, 'The life of Samuel Johnson Lld', by James Boswell [London, 1909] in 2 vols. (4).

Vintage Australian Photographs: Boxer, Chinese Women, Caves, Convent

Four vintage and antique Australian photographs including a boxer, women in Chinese costume, souvenir of Jenolan caves and a convent. The largest 30 x 24 cm

Sydney & NSW Views, Actresses, Greetings, and Foreign Cards

1900-50 selection with Sydney & NSW views including coloured real-photo of Macquarie lighthouse, Mosman's bay & 'Suspension Bridge', quite a few actress types used in Tasmania, plus greeting types and some foreign cards including. New Zealand & Singapore;…

Assorted Early 20th Century Photographs

Early 20th century diverse selection including real-photo of two Aboriginal children, 'Railway Collision at Lara Nov 7th 06', 'Church of England Cathedral, Townsville', 'Giant tea camp, King parrot creek, also artist types, few shipping including. SS…

Collection of Australian and English Cartes de Visite

An accumulation of cartes de visite, mainly Australian photographers, including Wilmot & key (Geelong), Batchelder & O'Neill (Melb.), Yoeman & Co. (Prahran), Waddington & Co. (Melb.), Davies & Co. (Melb.), Turner's (Geelong), Gaul & Dunn (Melb.), T.S…

Lord Snowdon's Portrait of Princess Margaret, 1967

Snowdon, Lord (Antony Armstrong-Jones) [1930-2017], Princess Margaret, 1967, 37 x 30 cm, photograph by Lord Snowdon' stamped verso, numbered 482/7/3 in manuscript, a smaller format example of this portrait of his wife is held as part of the Snowdon…

African American Gossip at Gate Stereoview

Stereoviews Mostly USA including 1870s examples by Kilburn Brothers of African Americans 'Gossiping At The Gate, Charleston'

Big Game Fishing Photos by Tudor Collins Studio

Four c.1960 vintage black and white photos taken by Tudor Collins Studio, Warkworth, big game fishing subjects, large format. 30 cm x 37.5 cm

Antique Ambrotype Collection: Five 12 cm x 9.5 cm Photographs

Five antique ambrotype photographs 12 cm x 9.5 cm largest

Victorian Lady Ambrotype Portrait with Hand Embellishment

Victorian hand embellisher ambrotype portrait, of a lady, 9.5 x 8.5 cm approx

Blencowe's Hand-Coloured Photos of Rotorua (9 words)

Five late 19th century Blencowe hand coloured photographs, various Rotorua subjects including 'Cooking. Operations Whaka'. 'Fluming + Power House Okere', 'Okere Falls', 'Whakarewarewa'. And 'The Landing Hamurana Spring', each entitled, some with maker's…

Maori Woman with Pipe by C. Troughton Clark

C. Troughton Clark (1890-1979) attributed, Maori woman with pipe, photographic print. 23.5 cm x 15 cm.

Maori Studies: A Visual Journey

Eight 'Maori Studies' from the publication 'Permanent carbonette Photos' by Thomas Pringle. Each image 18 x 230.

"Aotearoa" Empire Class Flying Boat on Waitamata Harbour

A 1940 hand tinted photograph of ZK-AMA 'Aotearoa' Empire Class flying boat, in original livery, on Waitamata Harbour. Ex travel agency photograph. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. 25 cm x 35 cm (image)

Maori Women with Traditional Tattoos, 1870

John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company) Two studio portraits of Maori women, one with 'whaka' tattoo on one arm, the other with lip and chin moko. Sepia toned contact prints from the original glass plate negatives in the National Museum, c. 1870

Maori Men in Photographic Studios, c. 1870

John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company) Two full length portraits of Maori men in photographic studio environments. Sepia toned contact prints from the original glass plate negatives in the National Museum, c. 1870

European Stereoscopic Views

71 stereoscopic views of Europe, makers including Underwood & Underwood, Rose, J. Place, H.C. white Co., views including Belgium, Norway, Switzerland, Monaco. Scotland, Austria

Victorian Australian Views: Gladesville, Mt Victoria, Hawkesbury, Kurrajong Heights 1888-1903

Forty+ later Victorian Australian Views negatives each described & dated, Gladesville, Mt Victoria 1888, Hawkesbury 1903, Kurrajong Heights

Maori Family at Wairoa in Vintage Photograph

A Burton Bros. vintage photograph, of a Maori family at Wairoa seated before a raupo whare. 20 cm x 28.5 cm

Early Sydney Panoramic Views

Two early panoramic Views of Sydney. 'Bird's eye View of Sydney from GPO Tower, Northerly Aspect,' pub. Exchange Studios, 49 Pitt St; & 'Panorama Looking East from top of Public library.' as inspected. Photographs (2). 24 x 168 cm; 32 x 130 cm

Harbour Path: Asti Studios Glass Photograph

Circa 1910 Asti Studios photograph on glass. Young woman on path above Sydney Harbour. Ex Yester Grange property. Wentworth Falls. Hand tinted photograph on milk glass. 68 x 50 cm

London Scenes Magic Lantern Slides c.1914

Box magic lantern slides. Real photo London scenes c.1914. Good condition. Approx. 40 in total

Bakelite Photographic Lamps (or) Vintage Industrial Photo Lighting

Dreco Industrial photographic lamp, with Bakelite fittings and another photographic lamp

Burroughs by Mapplethorpe

Robert Mapplethorpe (US 1946-1989), William S. Burroughs', 1982, gelatin silver print, copyright stamp verso. This photograph accompanied Radar Nr.1 1982 Edition C.L.A.G. [Carl Lazlo, Basel and New York art dealer]. 25 cm x 20 cm. Discoloured left and…

Vintage Fire Brigade Photo Collection

A collection of approximately 35 Fire Brigade photos, includes 19th century individual portraits, group photos and post card photos.

F.J. Denton's Wanganui Photographic Advertisement

An early 20th century N.Z. 'Photographs by F.J. Denton, Wanganui, N.Z.' photographic advertisement, depicting two small girls in front of an advertising sign. 23.5 x 30 cm.

Victorian Glass Slides Collection

Antique collection of glass slides, Victorian and Edwardian collection of scientific glass slides of flora and fauna, approx. 75 slides in fitted mahogany box

Victorian & Edwardian Glass Slides Collection

Antique collection of glass slides, Victorian and Edwardian collection of scientific glass slides of flora and fauna, approx. 75 slides in fitted mahogany box

Victorian & Edwardian Glass Slides Collection

Antique collection of glass slides, Victorian and Edwardian collection of scientific glass slides of flora and fauna, approx. 75 slides in fitted mahogany box

Richmond Cable Tramway, 1885

Spencer Street - Richmond tramway - Opened 1885: Cable Tram Car & Dummy ('Spencer St, Victoria St East & Bridge') albumen paper print numbered '264' in the image., 11.5 x 15 cm

First Photo of Earth's Curvature

Print. May 1936. The first photograph of the curvature of the earth. National Geographic. 61 x 42 cm.

Evening Light at Lake Taupo

George Chance (1885-1963), 'Evening Light-Lake Taupo', camera study (silver gelatin photograph), signed and titled. 20 x 24 cm.

Maori Carvers at Mourea, Rotorua, 1905

A vintage silver gelatin photograph, 'Maori Carvers at Mourea, Ohau Channel, Rotorua, 1905' by William Hammond. 18 x 24.5 cm.

Victorian Family in Early Automobile Ambrotype

Victorian Automobile ambrotype depicting a family in an early vehicle, set in a velvet lined case. Condition: good, minor scratches & general wear. Dimensions of case 9.5 x 8 cm

The Otago Harbor

George Chance, 'The Harbour - Otago', silver gelatin photograph, signed and entitled. 21 cm x 16 cm

19th Century Daguerreotype Portraits in Union Cases

Three 19th century Daguerreotype portraits, in Union cases, one of a young girl with blue tinted dress, 8 cm x 7 cm, a young boy with rose tinted cheeks, 7.5 cm x 6.5 cm, and a young woman with gilt surround stamped 'Holmes / 289 Broadway' in a lovely…

Vintage Penang: A Photographic Journey

A suite of nine colour photographs of old Penang, 15 x 20 cm each

Sheep Section at Royal Show, Sydney

Photographer Unknown, Sheep Section Royal Show Sydney, New South Wales, photograph, inscribed verso: Sheep Section Royal Show New South Wales, stamped verso: Commonwealth Immigration Office DEC1922, 15 x 20 cm

Vintage Press Photos including 'Gone With The Wind' (55)

Press Photographs, c1930s-70s range (55), including 19 from 'Gone With The Wind'.

Australian Scenes: Albumen Photographs

Group of 14 albumen photographs of Australian scenes mounted on card including examples by Kerry, 19th century. 25 x 29.5 cm each

Construction of Auckland Harbour Bridge

A Whites Aviation of the Auckland harbour bridge, depicting the bridge being built. In damaged condition. 48 cm x 60 cm

James Warner: Southern Cross Wireless Operator in Two Photos

Two press photographs - James Warner. Wireless operator on the Southern Cross, taken inside the plane shortly before take off & standing on the spar of the Southern Cross. 17.5 x 27.5 cm &15 x 20 cm

Gamble & Co's Early NZ Portrait Photographs

Seven early New Zealand portrait photographs, by Gamble & Co, 218 high Street Christchurch, NZ,

Bundaberg Floods: Early Australian Photographs (3)

Three early Australian photographs depicting Bundaberg in the Floods. C.1890, E.G Marshall image of bridge and Bundaberg flood photo (3)

Australian Stereoscopic Views of World War I

Eighteen Australian stereoscopic views of World War I, makers including views including arrival of Australian T.B troops, Australian and N.Z. Camp in Gallipoli

Assorted Antique and Vintage Photographs, 19th-20th Century

Seven assorted antique and vintage photographs, 19th and 20th century. Of note: William Pan Look (Chinese) 'Hop Gardens, Eurobin, Myrtleford'. The largest 15.5 x 20 cm.

Drifting with the Pack: Aerial View of MacRobertson Land

The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A65 - Title: Drifting with the Pack, with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday May 12, 1930' verso, together with official…

B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Stunning Island View by Captain Hurley

The B.A.N.Z. Antarctic Expedition: Official original photograph by Captain Frank Hurley: Image A62 - Title: The World's most beautiful island. with official 'Mawson Antarctic Expedition' handstamp and release date 'Monday May 12, 1930' verso, together…

American and French Stereoviews Bundle (24)

Stereoviews: a bundle, mainly American and French, (24).

Melbourne Photographers: Portraits and Cartes-de-Visite

Photographers:Portraits, cartes-de-visite, etc., (50 items). Melbourne Photographers: Portraits, cartes-de-visite, etc., by E. Sands (Bourke St.); J. T. Seymour (Wellington St.); William Short & Co (Bourke St. East); Stevenson & McNicoll (Elizabeth St.);…

Otway Basin Geology Survey with Maps and Photos

Wopfner, H. & Douglas, J.G. (editors), the Otway basin of Southeastern Australia Geological survey. Special Bulletin. Published by Geological Surveys of South Australia and Victoria, Minister of Development and Mines, South Australia, and Minister of…

Diana Trask by Bruno Bernard

Bruno Bernard (Bernard of Hollywood) (1912 - 1987) Diana Trask, silver gelatin photograph, 49 x 39 cm. Endorsed lower right 'To my dearest parents, your daughter with love always, Diana.'

Anthony Green Photographs: Monument Valley & Chicago

Anthony Green (Australia, 1952 - ) 'Monument Valley, Utah' and 'Chicago, Illinois' circa 1980 silver gelatin photographs on Agfa stock, both 17 x 25 cm mounted in a folder with 'Archival Photograph Anthony Green' stamped alongside. (2 items) Green's

John Reynolds' Listener Photographs

Three photographs by John Reynolds, for the Listener, c.1980s, '24 Hour Television' and Just Juice fictional mockup. 41 cm x 30 cm paper size

Southern Motorway Construction in Auckland, 1952

Two White's Aviation aerial photographs Auckland Southern Motorway construction/Ellerslie, c.1952. Each 30 x 30 cm

Botanical Gardens and Harbour Panorama

Early silver gelatin panoramic photograph. 'Harbour and botanical Gardens, no. 10.'. 21 x 98 cm

Vintage Big Game Fishing Photos by T.W. Collins

Four vintage big game fishing photos, including Lord and Lady Louise Mountbatten 1957, each photo detailed by hand on reverse in ink and with photographer's stamp for T.W. Collins of Warkworth, includes 'Lady Louise Washes Down', Fishing Cape Brett,…

Hobart's Elizabeth & Liverpool Streets in Early Beattie Photo

Early Beattie photo of Hobart, Cnr Elizabeth & Liverpool Streets

Maori Glass Plate Negatives with Chiefs and Maggie Papakura

New Zealand: Maori glass plate negatives including Maggie Papakura & two Maori chiefs. (Qty 3)

1850s Embossed Leather Daguerreotypes: Man and Woman

Two daguerreotypes in embossed leather cases, Man and Woman c.1850's

Burgess Bushranger Gang Carte de Visite and Related Items

Burgess Bushranger Gang 1866 Carte de Visite by Captain Coulston showing the Victorian bushrangers Philip Levy, Richard Burgess, Thomas Kelly (Noon) & Joseph Thomas Sullivan, most famous for the Maungatapu Murders in New Zealand, plus a 1924 book on the…

New Zealand Art Books

Wystan Curnow and John Yau, Max Gimblett, (Craig Potton, 2002); Max Gimblett, 50 Years of Drawing (page Blackie gallery, 2010); Ian Wedde etc, Ralph Hotere: black Light (Te papa, 2005); Ron Brownson, Marti Friedlander: Photographs (Auckland Art gallery,…