May Vernacular Photo History Auction
Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 409
CDV Chinese Giant with Dwarf Performer
Estimate: $300 - $500
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| 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 |
Carte de visite photograph depicting a very tall Chinese performer wearing traditional robes and hat while holding a fan, posed beside a very small companion figure dressed in Chinese costume and also holding a fan.
The photograph illustrates the common nineteenth-century exhibition pairing of extreme height and dwarf performers, presented together for visual contrast during stage or museum displays.
Reverse bears the imprint The London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, 110 Regent Street. CDV format.
The photograph illustrates the common nineteenth-century exhibition pairing of extreme height and dwarf performers, presented together for visual contrast during stage or museum displays.
Reverse bears the imprint The London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, 110 Regent Street. CDV format.
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