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![[SNAKE CHARMER]. Pair of CDVs of Snake Charmers. Circa late 19th century.](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3773/37731383.jpeg?t=1WEFRK)
Lot 236
[SNAKE CHARMER]. Pair of CDVs of Snake Charmers. Circa late 19th century.
Estimate: $200 - $400
Sold for
$406.25
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[SNAKE CHARMER]. Pair of CDVs of Snake Charmers. Circa late 19th century. Each mounted carte de visite with a full-length portrait of a woman, one with a single snake and the other with several. CDV with single snake inscribed on verso in graphite "Zula Zingara / Circassian Lady." CDV with several snakes by J.H. Scotford, Kansas City, MO. Largest 4 1/8 x 2 1/2", other slightly smaller.
Condition
Minor toning and staining to mounts. Good.
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