Antique CDV Frederick Cole Bearded Man Sitting Holding Book London Nw UK

Antique CDV Frederick Cole Bearded Man Sitting Holding Book London Nw UK

This antique CDV captures a distinguished bearded man sitting in a formal studio setting, intently holding a book. The subject exudes a scholarly air, typical of the intellectual portraiture popular in Victorian London during the mid-to-late 19th century.

The photograph bears the mark of Frederick Cole, a photographer whose work documented the refined aesthetics of the era. Collectors will value this piece for its sharp composition and the clear, detailed character study of a gentleman from the London NW district.

A rare glimpse into the life of a bearded man captured by Frederick Cole.