Michael Lehr Antiques
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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 455

RPPC Great Painted Backdrop Riders on Horseback

Estimate: $50 - $100

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$100 $10
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$500 $50
$1,000 $100
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$5,000 $500
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$20,000 $2,500

Real photo postcard photograph showing two "riders" posing behind an elaborate painted backdrop of  horses, possibly playing polo. The "riders" stare at the camera over the pained studio background. 


The background appears to faux polo setting. Studio portraits with painted setting s were common but this of an outdoor sports setting is highly unusual.


The reverse reads: Standard postcard back with handwritten address to St. Louis, Missouri. Handwritten inscriptions read: Message referencing family news and signed correspondence.

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