GOTTHELF PACH

(1852–1925) German born photographer who with his brother, Gustavus, ran one of the oldest and most important photography firms in New York taking portraits of historical notables of the time.

SIGNED Photograph self portrait inscribed, on 4to mount with Pach Bros. stamp, n.p., June 13, 1906.

The oval albumen bust length image of Gotthelf Pach is mounted to a tan board, in the center, and Pach has inscribed and signed underneath his image, "With best wishes, Sincerely, Gotthelf Pach..." The name of the person to whom Pach gave this fine image is written to the left. The photography studio's well known stamp, "Pach Bros.," is printed in the lower right corner of the tan board. In upper right corner and on verso is docketing in pencil in various hands with one notation on verso indicating the image is "possibly unique." Some residue from previous mounting on back, lower right corner shows a crack crossing the Pach Bros. insignia. Image and board are in fine condition except for unexceptional wear to the board's corners.

Item #4325

Price: $700.00