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Hi, David - photos such as your Cascade Divide photograph. Winter was quick
I have a colorized print (or photo?) titled Cascade Divide and signed to put his name “Winter Photo Co” on photos that were taken by
in the corner by Winter Photo Co. The image is in nice condition, and Kiser. Clarence Winter operated the Winter Photo Co. until World
I love it because it is a place visited by my parents and me in the 1980s War One when Fred Luetters joined the army in 1918. Clarence closed
when I was working in Santa Fe. the business and moved to
It is a favorite of mine, and when Vancouver Washington where
we traveled in that area, there he died in 1926.
was a pull-off spot where we Your particular copy of a
stopped for lunch that this image picture taken by Fred H Kiser,
reminds me of. hand-tinted by Fred Luetters,
I am going to get the cardboard and marketed by the Winter
and glass replaced, but I imagine Photo Co. of the Columbia
the mat was not acid-free and River Gorge Cascade Divide
wonder if I should replace that should have been produced
as well. circa 1915/1918. From the
I could not find it online photos you sent, I see a differ-
anywhere and wonder if this is ence from the photo in the
worth the attention. Does this frame (top left) and the photo
have any value? Are there things I should do to below it. The bottom left of each photo looks
make sure I keep with it the things I am supposed to different. I am guessing this is the light and glare
keep with it? from the glass. I would have to inspect this
I love collecting scenic photographs and prints picture in-person to correctly assess this anomaly.
but am always worried about preserving them. We will go under the assumption that this is a
Please advise - glare problem instead of damage. Overall, the
Paul colors in the photo are still vibrant and clear. I
see no foxing, tears, mildew, or water stains. It is
Hello Paul and thank you for this wonderful in a period frame in good condition. If I were to
submission of early photographic artistry. I will see this photograph for sale at a well-advertised
answer one of your questions right at the get-go auction in its present condition, I would expect
my friend. Yes, it is worthy of attention and to pay $70/$100. Professionally framed using
preservation. Not only UV glass and acid-free matte
because it speaks to you, as art and backing, $150/$225+.
should, in a way that stirs On the back of the
your memory of a very picture, there should be a
pleasant past visit, but also stamp that reads “Winter
because it is a very early form Luetters Photo,” although I
of photographic art from a have seen a few without this
rather famous photography stamp. It is good that you are
company. And in my humble going to replace the glass and
opinion, we should do our backing. I would recommend
part to preserve the past. a UV filtered glass be used
It is not only monetary as well as an acid-free matte
value that is measured with and backing. As with any
pieces we collect, but a photo, never display it where
personal satisfaction of owning a great antique, whether it is worth sunlight shines on it. The sun will fade and ruin photographs.
$2 or $2,000,000. Professionals at a frame shop should be able to help you with any
The Winter Photo Company was started by John Winter in 1864 in other necessities.
Eugene, Oregon, and was known as the Winter Photographic Studio. Thank you for this submission. Display and enjoy this wonderful
John Winter was one of Oregon’s pioneer Photographers. In 1886 historic photograph
John’s son Clarence L Winter ran the Studio in Eugene, Oregon until David Moore
1907 when he closed it and moved the studio to Portland and Seattle. Certified Professional Antiques Appraiser
In 1911, Clarence Winter, who was very experienced in mountain
photography, took the position of Vice President and partner in the
Fred H Kiser Photographic Studio. Kiser was known for his stunning David Moore is part of the “Ask the Experts” appraising team
photos of the Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake, and the newly for the Asheford Institute of Antiques where he is an Honors
developed Columbia River highway. Kiser Photographic Studios was graduate and a Certified Asheford Institute of Antiques
also known for a talented employee, Frederick P Luetters, who Appraiser. Mr. Moore has been buying, researching and sell-
ing the rare and unusual in antiques for over 50 years. David
painstakingly hand-tinted Kiser’s photos to sell to tourists. is currently the owner of D.L. Moore, CAA, an antiques
In 1915 Kiser sold his studio operations and most of his original appraisal business.
negatives to Winter, who also retained Luetter’s to hand tint for sale
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