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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 184

Art Class Interior Scene Cabinet Card Photograph

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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Cabinet card photograph depicting a group of art students and an instructor gathered around easels in a studio interior. Albumen print, late 19th century.

The scene shows several women seated and standing around paintings in progress, including floral and still-life compositions, while a bearded male instructor stands beside one student holding brushes and palette. Additional easels, framed paintings, and studio furnishings are visible throughout the room, documenting a formal art instruction setting of the period.

Unmarked mount with no photographer’s imprint visible.

Condition

NEED A SIZE

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