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March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography

Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
  2026-03-28 13:00:00 2026-03-28 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/march-2026-unreserved-photo-auction-curiosities-performers-vernacular-photography-22648
Our March 2026 auction presents a wide selection of historical photographs, postcards, entertainment memorabilia, and visual curiosities spanning the mid-nineteenth through twentieth centuries. Every lot is offered completely without reserve, ensuring that each item sells to the highest bidder regardless of price. Combined purchases totaling $500 or more qualify for free shipping, providing collectors an added incentive to bid across multiple lots. The unreserved format creates opportunities for both new and experienced collectors to acquire unusual and historically interesting material.
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Lot 315

RPPC Baron Captain Nicu De Barcsy

Estimate: $50 - $400
Starting Bid
$10

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$200 $25
$500 $50
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$20,000 $2,000
Real photo postcard depicting Baron Captain Nicu De Barcsy, "The Smallest Moose Man on Earth" mounted on a smal pony. The De Barcsy sits upright on the pony while the companion stands near the animal’s head, both facing the camera.



The photograph appears to document a staged promotional or character portrait, possibly connected to a traveling show or performance. The background shows open ground and simple structures suggesting the image was taken outdoors in a rural or fairground environment.



The front bears the printed text: Caption reading “Baron Captain Mucho de Mercy.”.

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