Michael Lehr Antiques
Live Auction

March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography

Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
  2026-03-28 13:00:00 2026-03-28 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/march-2026-unreserved-photo-auction-curiosities-performers-vernacular-photography-22648
Our March 2026 auction presents a wide selection of historical photographs, postcards, entertainment memorabilia, and visual curiosities spanning the mid-nineteenth through twentieth centuries. Every lot is offered completely without reserve, ensuring that each item sells to the highest bidder regardless of price. Combined purchases totaling $500 or more qualify for free shipping, providing collectors an added incentive to bid across multiple lots. The unreserved format creates opportunities for both new and experienced collectors to acquire unusual and historically interesting material.
Michael Lehr Antiques info@michaellehrantiques.com
Lot 351

Art Study Cabinet Card Semi Nude Woman No 561

Estimate: $50 - $400
Starting Bid
$10

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
Cabinet card photograph depicting a studio art study of a partially draped unidentified young woman shown from the waist up. The lower right of the image bears the printed number “561.” No photographer’s imprint is visible on the mount.

The subject is posed in three quarter view with her head turned toward the camera. She has long, loose hair falling over her shoulders and back. The upper torso is partially draped with a textured cloth gathered low across the chest, leaving shoulders and upper body exposed in a manner consistent with late nineteenth century artistic figure studies rather than commercial portraiture. The background is plain and softly graduated, placing emphasis on the sitter’s face and form.

The presentation suggests a European academic or atelier style study, likely produced as an art reference or collectible figure study during the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. No additional writing visible on the front. Condition consistent with age, with minor surface speckling and light mount wear.

Available payment options

PayPal

Spend $500 or more at our auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE, buyers to pay insurance if they want it.