Antique CDV R. H. Bertolle Bearded Man Sitting Bourne Lincolnshire UK

Antique CDV R. H. Bertolle Bearded Man Sitting Bourne Lincolnshire UK

This antique CDV captures a distinguished bearded man sitting for a formal portrait in Bourne, Lincolnshire. He is posed with the steady, somber composure characteristic of mid-Victorian studio photography, his features highlighted by the sharp clarity of the era.

The studio mark of Bertolle authenticates this piece as a local treasure from Lincolnshire. Collectors of professional Victorian portraiture will appreciate the fine composition and the specific regional provenance tied to this Bourne photographer.

A rare visual record of a bearded man from the Bertolle studio.