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Winter Photographic History Auction 2026

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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 304

Montana Silver Statue Cabinet Card by Sarony

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$100

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Albumen cabinet card depicting the Montana Silver Statue, copyrighted in 1892 by sculptor R. H. Park. The image depicts a full-length figure, modeled after actress Ada Rehan, noted on the mount as standing nine feet high and containing $64,800 worth of pure silver. Titled "Statue of Justice" made from native Montana silver, the sculpture was featured at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and later displayed in New York in late 1893. Tragically, the statue was melted down for bullion in 1903.

Issued by Sarony, 37 Union Square, New York, the cabinet card reflects the studio’s commercial documentation of major fair and exposition works during the period. Light overall toning and spotting to the print; mount with expected handling wear.

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