Carleton E. Watkins
'Cathedral Rocks and Spires Yosemite'
A monumental mammoth-plate albumen print by Carleton E. Watkins depicting the Cathedral Rocks and Spires in Yosemite Valley with dramatic geological formations. Like other works in his series, it includes his original letterpress label and historical collection markings.
- Medium
- mammoth-plate albumen print, mounted, the photographer's letterpress label, with title, series number '809,' series titles, and his 'San Francisco' studio address, affixed to the mount, a 'Gordon L. Bennett Collection' stamp on the reverse, framed, 1878-81
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
March 29, 2021
Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000
Lot 47
Spotted works by Carleton E. Watkins
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