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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 303

RPPC Studio Portrait of Heavyset Woman

Estimate: $50 - $400
Starting Bid
$10

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$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
Real photo postcard studio portrait of a heavyset woman standing in a light dress, posed against a decorative painted studio backdrop. A medal or ribbon is pinned at the bodice.



The subject stands full length with hands resting near the waist. She wears a light-colored dress with lace trim and dark shoes with ankle straps. The backdrop includes a painted interior scene with architectural elements and a decorative panel. The lighting is frontal and even, with soft shadowing behind the figure. The composition is centered and presented as a formal studio portrait.



The reverse reads: “POST CARD” with AZO stamp box and “NAME AND ADDRESS HERE.”.

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