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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 306

Greek Orthodox Portrait, Cabinet Card by I. Tagiornis, Athens

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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Albumen cabinet card portrait of a Greek Orthodox cleric, photographed by I. Tagiornis in Athens, likely 1890s. The sitter wears the traditional kalymmavchi and full beard associated with Orthodox monastic or priestly dress, posed against a neutral studio backdrop.

Tagiornis operated a well-known photographic studio on Ermou Street, one of Athens’ busiest commercial avenues in the late 19th century. His mounts are recognized for their elaborate printed designs, here showing a finely engraved reverse with allegorical cherubs and studio branding.

Mounted on the original cream card with strong contrast and fine detail. Minor edge wear to mount; print surface clean with only light handling marks.

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