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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 587

Vintage Photograph, “The Invisible Boy,” Robot Scene, 1957

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$100

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Vintage gelatin silver promotional photograph from the film The Invisible Boy (1957), produced by Loew’s Incorporated as an M-G-M release. Printed caption below the image reads “THE INVISIBLE BOY — A Pan Production — An M-G-M Release,” with additional copyright notice at lower right indicating 1957 and permission for newspaper and magazine reproduction.

The image features the iconic robot “Robby the Robot” at center, flanked by a young boy and two adults in a futuristic laboratory setting. Control panels with dials and lights fill the background, reinforcing the science fiction theme. The composition is sharply lit, with strong contrast typical of studio publicity stills of the period.

The verso is blank aside from a handwritten notation and a blue ink signature or scribble at center. Overall presentation is consistent with original 8 x 10 studio-issued promotional stills distributed for press use.

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