May Vernacular Photo History Auction
Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 401
CDV Four Little People Group Portrait
Estimate: $50 - $100
Starting Bid
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 |
Carte de visite photograph depicting four little people posed together in a studio setting. Two women in patterned dresses stand at either side while two men in formal suits stand between them. Their coordinated presentation and theatrical dress suggest association with stage or exhibition performers.
Group portraits of little people were commonly circulated in the 1860s and 1870s through the promotional networks of traveling shows and popular exhibition venues. These images were widely sold as souvenirs and collectible cartes de visite.
Carte de visite mount with a blank reverse bearing a large publisher’s imprint.
Group portraits of little people were commonly circulated in the 1860s and 1870s through the promotional networks of traveling shows and popular exhibition venues. These images were widely sold as souvenirs and collectible cartes de visite.
Carte de visite mount with a blank reverse bearing a large publisher’s imprint.
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