March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 236
Alexandria VA CDV of Union Soldier by McAdams
Estimate: $50 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
This carte de visite photograph shows a Union soldier in uniform, presented as a bust portrait against a plain studio background. The image is a standard CDV format, dating to circa 1863–1865. The mount is imprinted for McAdams, 101 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
The soldier wears a dark military coat with visible buttons and a high collar, posed formally with a direct gaze typical of Civil War-era studio portraiture.
The reverse includes a printed imprint reading “Photographed by McAdams, 101 King St., Alexandria, Va.” with additional text noting “Negative preserved. Additional copies can be had if desired.” A three-cent Internal Revenue proprietary stamp is affixed at the top.
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