Antique c1900-1920 Gentleman Photograph – Original Gilt Frame University Art Shop NYC.
 
Antique early-20th-century photographic portrait of an unidentified gentleman, preserved in its period gilt-finished frame with oval mat.
The photograph depicts a well-dressed mustached man posed outdoors in a three-piece suit and bow tie. The clothing, photographic style and presentation are consistent with the early decades of the 20th century, approximately 1900–1920.
Of particular interest is the original paper label remaining on the reverse:
UNIVERSITY ART SHOP
ART REPRODUCTIONS
ARTISTIC FRAMING
103 W. 188TH ST., NEW YORK
B. ECKSTEIN, PROP.
The original shop label provides an interesting piece of New York framing and photographic history.
The photograph is displayed behind an elongated oval mat in a narrow gilt-finished rectangular frame. The original-style backing board and twisted wire hanger remain in place.
Details:
Subject: Unidentified gentleman
Approximate Date: c.1900–1920
Type: Vintage photographic portrait
Location: Unknown
Frame: Period gilt-finished frame
Framer: University Art Shop
Address: 103 W. 188th St., New York
Proprietor: B. Eckstein
Overall Size: Approx. 7" × 4¼"
Orientation: Portrait
Condition:
Good antique condition with age-related wear.
The photograph exhibits expected fading, toning and surface characteristics consistent with age. The mat has overall toning and discoloration.
The gilt-finished frame has substantial age-related surface wear, rubbing, scratches, losses and exposed underlying material, particularly along the edges and corners.
The backing board shows age, wear and minor losses. The original University Art Shop label remains clearly legible.
Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.
Display easel shown in photographs is not included.
An appealing piece of early New York photographic ephemera with the added interest of its surviving University Art Shop, 103 W. 188th Street framing label.