Item Description:

An exceptional, genuine antique silver chloride gelatin photograph (ca. 1900) capturing a magnificent street view of the historic Avenida de Mayo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This striking turn-of-the-century perspective showcases the grand Parisian-inspired Beaux-Arts architecture that earned Buenos Aires the title of the "Paris of South America." Further down the avenue, the prominent commercial signage for the historic Grand Hotel Frascati (located at Avenida de Mayo 1088) is clearly visible.
The image provides an extraordinary social and historical record of early 20th-century urban life. The wide, tree-lined avenue features multiple traditional horse-drawn carriages (mateos) traveling along the cobblestone street, elegantly dressed pedestrians stroll along the wide sidewalks, and beautiful commercial store awnings stretch out from the ground floors. The architectural details are wonderfully captured, showcasing elaborate balconies, ornate ironwork, and classical mansard roofs.
This is a premium-quality, historically significant photograph perfect for collectors of Argentinian history, urban photography, and classic European-style architecture in South America.

Specifications & Condition:

• Format:** Original antique photograph (Not a modern reproduction).
• Period:** ca. 1900.
• Dimensions:** Approx. 18 x 24 cm (7.1" x 9.4" inches).
• Condition:** Excellent vintage condition. Features superb deep contrast, sharp definition, and a magnificent tonal range. Well-preserved with absolutely no silver chloride corruption, fading, or silver mirroring. The reverse side remains clean and blank.

Shipping & Handling (FedEx International Priority):

• USA, Canada & Americas: USD 25
• Europe: USD 30
• Rest of the World: USD 35
• Note for buyers: This shipping fee is a flat rate. The total shipping cost remains exactly the same whether you buy one, multiple, or all the photographs from this collection.