two old fashion photographs of women in black dresses on a wall
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52 - HAUSSMANN Valentine (1843–1901), courtesan. One of Napoleon …
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Estimate €30 - €40
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HAUSSMANN Valentine (1843–1901), courtesan. One of Napoleon III’s many mistresses. Daughter of Baron Haussmann. Married Pernetti (1865). Circa 1867 – Albumen print, mounted on card. Visite card size: 6.3 x 10.9 cm. By Pierre Petit*, 31 pl. Cadet, Paris. Fine copy. Circa 1867 – Albumen print, mounted on card. Visiting card size: 6.4 x 11 cm. By Pierre Petit, 31 pl. Cadet, Paris. Fine example. *The Imperial Commission appointed him official photographer of the 1867 World’s Fair in Paris. Appraisal carried out by Pascal GUILLEBAUD. Lot from a voluntary sale.
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About the sale Manuscripts, Philately and Bibliophilia
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Auction time 06/30/2026 at 2:00 PM
Lot description modified on 06/18/2026 at 5:10 PM
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