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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 255

Tintype of Hunter with Rifle in Studio Landscape Setting

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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Tintype photograph in CDV format depicting a man posed as a hunter with a long rifle, likely dating to the late 19th century. The image is unmarked with no photographer’s imprint visible. The composition reflects a staged studio scene rather than an outdoor setting, with a painted landscape backdrop used to suggest a hunting environment.

The subject is shown kneeling on one knee, holding a long rifle to his shoulder in a firing position, aimed toward the left side of the image. He wears a dark suit and a rounded hat, his body angled in profile while concentrating down the barrel. Behind him, a painted backdrop depicts rolling hills and a natural landscape, with a suggestion of terrain and distant elevation.

Additional details include the low, ground-level pose, the elongated form of the rifle extending across the frame, and the contrast between the dark clothing and lighter backdrop. The studio floor is visible beneath him, reinforcing the staged nature of the scene. No printed or handwritten text is visible.

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