HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS

A. Rhomaides Athens Cabinet Card Portrait of Woman c.1895–1910 – Greek Studio

27.00

Original cabinet card portrait, photographed at the studio of A. Rhomaides (A. Rhomaïdes) in Athens, Greece, circa 1895–1910.
Rhomaides was one of the most renowned photographic ateliers of the period, active since 1870, and known for its fine studio portraiture and high-quality printing.

The photograph depicts a young woman with characteristic Belle Époque hairstyle and dress, posing in soft three-quarter profile. The card mount features gold-stamped studio insignia at the bottom, and the reverse bears the elaborate printed mark of the A. Rhomaides establishment.

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African Ethnographic Photograph w/ Traditional Scarification c. 1930

35.00

Original early 20th century ethnographic photograph, dating to circa 1920–1930.

The image depicts an African woman bearing traditional scarification marks, a cultural and ritual practice documented in ethnographic and anthropological studies during the colonial period.

The reverse bears handwritten notes, later heavily crossed out.

Size: approx. 14 × 9 cm

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Alexandria, Egypt – Mahamed Ali Square Postcard (1904)

18.00

Original Antique Postcard – Alexandria, Egypt (1904)
View of Place Mohamed Ali Pacha, the central square of Alexandria at the turn of the 20th century.
A vibrant urban scene with carriages, pedestrians, public gardens, and surrounding European-style buildings, reflecting the cosmopolitan character of Alexandria during the Khedival period

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Ancient Corinth Greece – Temple of Apollo – Vintage Postcard (B/W)

10.00

Vintage black & white postcard showing the Temple of Apollo in Ancient Corinth, one of the most important surviving Doric temples of the 6th century BC.
The view includes the impressive rock fortress of Acrocorinth in the background, creating a classic archaeological landscape.

Caption reads:
ΑΡΧΑΙΑ ΚΟΡΙΝΘΟΣ – ΝΑΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΟΣ – OLD CORINTH – TEMPLE OF APOLLO

14 x 10 cm

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Antique Cabinet Card Family Portrait – c.1900

A striking original cabinet card photograph featuring a well-dressed family of eight children and one adult, taken in a professional studio setting. The children’s clothing and hairstyles suggest a date around 1895–1910, during the late Victorian or Edwardian era.

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Antique Cabinet Card Photo by J. Löwy, Imperial Court Photographer Vienna c.1900

25.00

Photographer: J. Löwy, Vienna.

Studio Address: I. Weihburggasse No. 31, Vienna.

Era: Circa 1890–1910, during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

J. Löwy was a prominent Viennese photographer, known for his elegant studio portraits and his official position as a court photographer.

He photographed many aristocrats, military officers, and other important figures of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

10 x 16 cm

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Antique CDV Children Portrait by Samuel Herter, Kronstadt, ca. 1880

22.00

The back of the card shows the photographer’s imprint:
“Photographie von Samuel Herter, Johannis-Neu-Gasse, No. 643, Kronstadt.”
This indicates it was taken by Samuel Herter, a photographer based in Kronstadt (now Brașov, Romania), which was historically a multicultural hub with German, Hungarian, and Romanian communities.

The handwritten names at the top—Wotti, Grese, Constantinides—likely refer to the children’s names or family names.

The German inscription at the bottom says:
“Nachbestellungen werden selbst nach Jahren übernommen.”
Translation: “Reorders can be made even after many years.”
This was a common note by photographers offering reprints of photos from their negatives.

6 x 10 cm

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Antique CDV Photo Woman c.1890 – Decsey Ede Studio Kolozsvar Aradon

18.00

Original 19th-century studio photograph depicting a woman in period attire, produced by Decsey Ede, a professional photographer active in Kolozsvár and Aradon during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The photograph is mounted on its original card and bears the photographer’s imprint on the verso, listing both studio addresses.

Dimensions: approx. 6 × 10.5 cm

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Antique Greek Portrait Cabinet Card – Stylianidis Photographer Athens ca.1910

25.00
Antique original cabinet card portrait of a couple, photographed by Grigorios Stylianidis,
official court photographer in Athens, Greece. Circa 1905–1915.
Photographer:
Grigorios Stylianidis (active late 19th – early 20th century), one of the most prominent
portrait photographers in Athens and court-appointed photographer to the Royal Family.
His works are held in Greek museums and private collections.
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Antique P. Sebah Albumen Photo – Galata Harbor, Constantinople – c.1870–90

165.00

Original 19th-century albumen photograph by Pascal Sébah, depicting the harbor of Galata (Γαλατάς), Constantinople.

This photograph bears the original studio stamp on the verso:
“P. SEBAH – PHOTOGRAPHE – Grande Rue de Péra No. 252 – Constantinople”, confirming production during Sebah’s early, pre–Sebah & Joaillier period.

The view shows the bustling Galata waterfront, with sailing vessels and dense urban fabric along the Golden Horn—an iconic subject of Ottoman Constantinople in the late 19th century. The image is an original albumen print, not a later reproduction or postcard.

Authenticity: Guaranteed original period photograph, not a reproduction.

Dimensions: approx. 10 × 6.5 cm

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Antique Sebah & Joaillier Albumen Portrait – Constantinople – c.1890–1900

95.00

Original late 19th-century albumen studio portrait by Sebah & Joaillier, one of the most prestigious photographic studios operating in Κωνσταντινούπολη (Constantinople).

The photograph is mounted on its original studio card, bearing the elaborate Sebah & Joaillier imprint with the address 439 Grand’ Rue de Péra.
The verso proudly displays the titles:

  • “Fournisseurs de la Cour de Prusse”

  • “Photographes de la Cour Royale de Prusse”

These designations indicate official royal appointment and international recognition granted to the studio by the Βασίλειο της Πρωσίας, reflecting the high status and quality associated with Sebah & Joaillier’s work during the late Ottoman period.

The portrait depicts a well-dressed woman in refined late-Victorian attire, typical of upper-class studio portraiture of the 1890s, with controlled lighting and formal pose.
This is an original period albumen print, not a later reproduction or postcard.

Dimensions: approx. 11 × 17 cm

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Antique Sebah & Joaillier Albumen Portrait – Constantinople – c.1895–1905

82.00

Original late 19th–early 20th century albumen studio portrait produced by Sebah & Joaillier, one of the most important photographic studios of Κωνσταντινούπολη (Constantinople).

The portrait is mounted on its original studio card, bearing the elaborate Sebah & Joaillier cartouche on the verso with the address Grand Rue de Péra No. 439. The verso also lists Cairo (Caire, Égypte) – Shepheard’s Hotel, reflecting the studio’s international distribution network and sales point at the renowned Shepheard’s Hotel.

This is an original period albumen print, not a later reproduction or postcard.

Dimensions: approx. 11 × 17 cm

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