Antique CDV W & D Downey Bearded Man Portrait Newcastle On Tyne UK

Antique CDV W & D Downey Bearded Man Portrait Newcastle On Tyne UK

This antique CDV features a striking portrait of a distinguished bearded man captured by the renowned studio W & D Downey. The sitter is presented in a classic Victorian studio pose, reflecting the refined photographic standards established in Newcastle upon Tyne during the mid-to-late 19th century.

Collectors of British social history will appreciate this piece for its sharp detail and the prestigious Downey provenance. It serves as a quintessential example of 1860s portraiture. This portrait remains a compelling look at a bearded man from Newcastle upon Tyne.