Unknown Artist (19th Century) Little Asian Boy in Ladder Back Chair, 1850 Daguerreotype, sixth plate 3-1/4 x 2-3/4 inches (8.3 x 7.0 cm); oval (image) Dated in ink, verso. PROVENANCE: Possibly: Christie's, South Kensington, May 7, 1999, lot unknown. The little boy, with his thumb tucked into his belt and wearing checkered pants typical of the era, sits in a straight back chair. His facial expression suggests that he may have just recovered from crying spell, finally agreeing to pose for the camera. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved