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Danzig
Views of Danzig

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

Photographer: A. Ballerstaedt (active ca. 1865-1880). Views of Danzig. Ca. 1870s. 21 albumen prints, mounted to card. Each between 16 x 22 cm and 19 x 24 cm or reverse (28 x 37 cm). All with photographer’s blind stamp in lower margin: “A. Ballerstaedt / Danzig / Photograph. Atelier”; annotated in pencil on lower margin of recto as well as in black ink on verso in a contemporary hand.

A striking visual record of late 19th-century Danzig (now Gdańsk), this group includes views of significant civic and architectural landmarks of the historic Hanseatic city. Depicted are the Artus Court (Artushof), the Golden Gate (Langgasser Tor), the Great Armory (Großes Zeughaus), the Green Gate (Grünes Tor), the Old City Hall, and the Marienkirche from various perspectives, including panoramic views of the historic center. Many views are animated with horse-drawn carriages and passersby, offering a glimpse of urban life in the Prussian-era city. The photographs, distinguished by sharp detail and balanced compositions, reflect Ballerstadt’s skill in capturing both architectural grandeur and atmospheric cityscapes. – Minimal foxing on the mounts; some light fading on a few prints. Otherwise, all prints with strong tones and in near excellent condition.