March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 239
Title: Chicago IL CDV of Bearded Man by Walling Bros
Estimate: $50 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $100 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
This carte de visite photograph shows a bearded man in a bust portrait against a plain studio background. The image is a standard CDV format, dating to circa 1864–1866. The mount bears the imprint of Walling Bros., 117 Lake Street, Chicago.
The sitter is shown with a full beard and parted hair, wearing a dark coat and shirt, posed in a straightforward studio style typical of the Civil War era.
The reverse includes a stamped photographer’s mark reading “Walling Bros., 117 Lake St., Chicago” and a two-cent Internal Revenue proprietary stamp with a manuscript cancellation.
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