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2026 European Photography Auction

Wed, Oct 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
  2026-10-28 13:00:00 2026-10-28 13:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : 2026 European Photography Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/2026-european-photography-auction-24401
Our October auction focuses on historic European photography, we are offering a curated collection of fine and erotic daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, CDV, cabinet cards, stereoviews, and a range of curious and uncommon nineteenth-century European vernacular material. At the center of the sale is a collection of images from the Paris Commune of 1871 and the surrounding “année terrible,” the year of war, siege, insurrection, and reprisal that reshaped France. The focus is on the people who drove those events and lived through their aftermath, and on the city that bore the damage.
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Lot 152

Tinted Stereo Daguerreotype of Nude Woman with Veil

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Starting Bid
$10

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Elegant stereo daguerreotype depicting a confident nude woman holding a sheer veil above her head, with a slight, knowing smile and direct gaze toward the viewer. The composition presents a classical pose echoing academic studio art of the period, with the veil providing a symbolic nod to modesty while still revealing the full figure. Subtle hand-coloring adds warmth to the cheeks and natural tones to the skin, enhancing the realism and intimacy of the image. The model wears drop earrings, lending a note of refinement to the otherwise unclothed figure.

Framed within a striking black and gold geometric border, the image is preserved under glass in its original stereo mount, designed for viewing in three dimensions. This work likely dates to the 1850s–1860s and was probably produced in France, where stereo daguerreotypes of artistic nudes were created both for private collectors and international exhibitions.

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We ship for free on combined lot values of $500 or higher in the United States. We will be traveling to Paris November 8-14th and can deliver any of our items at Paris Photo or the show on Saturday.