Antique 1896 CDV Photo Boy In Clown Harlequin Costume C Ruf German Hofphotograph For Sale

Item SpecificsType: PhotographFormat: Carte de Visite (CDV)Size: Approx. 4 1/8" x 2 1/2" (10.5 cm x 6.4 cm)Date of Image: 1896 (Handwritten date on reverse)Photographer: Conrad Ruf (C. Ruf, Hofphotograph)Location: Freiburg /B., Mannheim, BaselSubject: Child in Harlequin / Clown CostumeItem DescriptionRare Antique Victorian CDV Photograph – Boy in Harlequin / Clown CostumePhotographer: C. Ruf, Hofphotograph (Conrad Ruf, 1840–1922)Locations: Freiburg im Breisgau, Mannheim, BaselDate: Circa 1896 (Reverse side features a handwritten date of 1896 alongside a ledger inventory number)Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible late-Victorian Carte de Visite (CDV) portrait depicting a young boy dressed in a magnificent, oversized checkered harlequin clown costume complete with a ruffled collar, large buttons, and a pointed pom-pom hat.The reverse features the highly decorative backplate of famous German court photographer Conrad Ruf, detailing his studio awards from major international exhibitions including Paris (1892), Brussels (1888), and Vienna (1895).Condition Details:Front: Crisp, high-contrast sepia image with wonderful detail in the costume pattern. Very light, authentic surface dust and minor corner wear consistent with age.Reverse: Complete, clean graphics with sharp typography. Features an antique handwritten inventory number and date ("1896") in the bottom left corner.Dimensions: Approximately 4 1/8 x 2 1/2 inches.This is an exceptional cross-collectible piece perfect for enthusiasts of antique photography, circus/theater history, and Victorian-era costume fashion.Shipping & Handling:Will be shipped securely packaged flat in a protective sleeve with rigid cardboard backing to prevent bending. Please review all high-resolution images closely to evaluate condition.

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