19th Century Photographic History Auction, Sept 21, 2024
Sat, Sep 21, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 213
Tintype of Black Driver with Team of Horses and men on cart
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
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| $200 | $20 |
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,200 | $300 |
| $3,800 | $200 |
| $4,200 | $300 |
| $4,800 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $32,000 | $3,000 |
| $38,000 | $2,000 |
| $42,000 | $3,000 |
| $48,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
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| $320,000 | $30,000 |
| $380,000 | $20,000 |
| $420,000 | $30,000 |
| $480,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
A quarter plate tintype presents a dynamic scene of a Black African American driver commanding a team of horses, with a large group of men seated on a cart behind him. The image captures the energy and social dynamics of the time, offering a rare view into the working life and camaraderie among men in the 19th century.
The photograph composition, with the driver standing confidently beside his horses and the men gathered on the cart, reflects the importance of labor, community, and daily life during this period. This tintype is an important historical artifact for collectors interested in transportation history, African American history, or early photography.
The photograph composition, with the driver standing confidently beside his horses and the men gathered on the cart, reflects the importance of labor, community, and daily life during this period. This tintype is an important historical artifact for collectors interested in transportation history, African American history, or early photography.
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