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| D12-008. I KNOW! If you are studying the man's face, especially his large lips, pigmented flesh and forthright deeply set eyes, but are annoyed by the flecks of tarnish, RAISE YOUR HANDS! Most often I know it is better to leave the surface of a retaped sixth plate untouched, because any alteration changes the natural aging process. This example exhibits subtle facial tinting and applied red highlights in the fellow's neatly combed hair. The illumination was so impressive, as it bathed him from high above on the left, almost in a conical shape! A huge wrap around piece of white reflector helped create a perfect lighting ratio. The holographic depth is astounding! My scan doesn't permit any admirer to truly appreciate the subject. I am visually fascinated by his clothing all pulled to the right and slightly off-center. His lengthy fingers were interlocked with his thumbs touching at the bottom of the superb portrait. The fine leather case shows signs of wear. The hinge is still tight and the plain red silk pad inside is faded. The gent's maker aggressively buffed the silver. $125 |
