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Contemporary Works/Vintage Works Holiday Sale Ends Soon. Don't Miss It!

Vintage Works, Ltd. been actively buying some wonderful photographs over the last six months that we've added to our websites. There is something for everyone: from early 19th-century pieces, to…

Featured Exhibit

Carte-de-Visites: Photos in Miniature

By Alex Novak

The carte-de-visite (abbreviated cdv or c-d-v) was a type of small photograph mounted on card often with the photographer's printed studio information. The wealthy amateurs Count Olympe…

Collecting Resources

The Care and Handling of Fine Art Photographs

Because photographs can easily be damaged, taking precautionary measures is the best defense in protecting their value. This article is designed to help you understand the basic care and…

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