March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 303
RPPC Studio Portrait of Heavyset Woman
Estimate: $50 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $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.”.
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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