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Winter Photographic History Auction 2026

Sat, Jan 31, 2026 01:00PM EST
  2026-01-31 13:00:00 2026-01-31 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : Winter Photographic History Auction 2026 https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/winter-photographic-history-auction-2026-21839
We are pleased to present our Winter Photography Auction, opening January 31 at 1:00 PM Eastern, featuring approximately 270 individual lots spanning the full breadth of 19th- and early 20th-century photography. The sale brings together landmark historical images, rare early photographic processes, and a deep selection of vernacular material created outside the conventions of formal studio portraiture. Collectively, these works offer a direct, unfiltered record of American life, identity, conflict, labor, and memory during photography’s formative century.
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Lot 347

Boudoir Card Photograph, Yachts Royer and Gracie Under Sail

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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Boudoir card photograph showing two sailing yachts under full sail on open water, identified in the negative as Royer at left and Gracie at right. The image is a large-format albumen photograph mounted on a boudoir-size card. The vessels are shown broadside, with crews visible on deck and sails billowing, emphasizing rigging, hull lines, and maritime motion. The photograph dates to the late 19th century, based on format, mounting style, and the commercial yacht imagery typical of the period.

The mount bears a photographer’s imprint for Charles Miller, 62 Nassau Street, New York, a known maritime and yacht photographer active in the era. Additional printed credit on the image reads “Gubleman” with the address 40 West 23rd Street, New York, and the negative number 925, indicating distribution or retail by that firm. Such images were produced for yacht owners, clubs, or enthusiasts and document competitive or leisure sailing culture along the American coast.

The photograph is presented on its original boudoir mount, with the printed yacht names visible beneath each vessel and the photographer and distributor credits printed on the card. No handwritten annotations are visible.

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