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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 362

Panoramic Photograph, Chiang Kai-shek China with Military and Officials

Estimate: $500 - $700
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$250

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Large panoramic photograph depicting Chiang Kai-shek identified at center, posed with Chinese military officers and civilian officials before an elaborately decorated ceremonial structure. Uniformed soldiers stand in formal ranks across the foreground and flanking sides, while a dense group of dignitaries occupies the raised platform behind. The setting is adorned with lanterns, banners, and hanging paper decorations, and a vertical placard with Chinese characters appears at the left edge of the composition. The overall staging and scale indicate an official public or state-related gathering. No photographer’s imprint is visible.

The image reflects early 20th century Chinese political and military pageantry, combining traditional decorative elements with modern military uniforms of the Republican period. Panoramic group photographs of this type were commonly produced to document significant ceremonies, inspections, or official appearances, emphasizing hierarchy, authority, and collective presence rather than individual portraiture.

Photograph presented in a black frame, measuring approximately 11 x 26 inches overall. The image spans the full width of the frame; no visible captions or labels appear on the recto, and the framing obscures any verso markings.

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