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Spring Photographic History Auction

Sat, May 3, 2025 01:00PM EDT
  2025-05-03 13:00:00 2025-05-03 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : Spring Photographic History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/spring-photographic-history-auction-19217
Raw, rare, and unforgettable—this is 19th- and early 20th-century photography at its best. Vernacular portraits, Native American warriors, African American resilience, Mormon pioneers, Western frontier families, and stark post-mortem scenes. Daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, CDVs, and cabinet cards that capture real life without filters. Every image tells a story of survival, pride, and change. A museum-worthy collection for those who know real American history when they see it.
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Lot 325

3 Stereoviews of Utah and Bringam Young

Estimate: $200 - $300
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Trio of original stereoviews featuring Brigham Young, leader of the Latter-day Saints, and his impressive Salt Lake City estate. One view is a rare portrait of Young himself, with the mount identifying him as “Pres. B. Young, born June 1st, 1801.” Captured in a studio setting and published by Savage & Ottinger, the portrait is crisp and dignified, offering an unadorned look at the Mormon prophet in his later years.

The second and third views depict two different perspectives of Young’s extensive residence. One stereoview is labeled “Front of Residence of President B. Young,” showing a grand two-story home with a high fence, carriage, and several trees—likely in early spring or late fall based on the bare branches. The other is a sweeping panoramic view from the University, captioned “Residence of Pres. B. Young, from the University.” This elevated vantage offers a broader cityscape with snow-capped mountains in the distance and a stunning perspective on the urban grid and architectural development of early Salt Lake City.

Published by C.R. Savage’s Pioneer Art Gallery, these stereoviews offer historical insight into the personal and political life of one of the West’s most influential settlers. All three are mounted on period green cards with publisher imprints and exhibit light soiling and edge wear typical of 19th-century stereographs. A strong and desirable group highlighting the man and his domestic domain during a formative period in Utah history.

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