Biographic & Vernacular Photos
1910s Missionary & Child Make Do Itinerant Studio Sepia Photo
$125.00
Dirt ground, bamboo hut and indigenous children (with dog!) all visible just beyond the highly Europeanized painted back drop and majolica plant stand. Annotated Mr Ephraim S. Evans, Miss Asuncion E. Evans Was Born on...
1950s Young Girl Children's Hospital Santa Christmas Gifts Photo
$125.00
SWEET moment and incredible details. Measures 8 x 10”, nice condition with corner crease and edge tear.
19thc Chinese (American) Elder Portrait Hand Painted Photo
$450.00
Bold, sparse composition and paint ventures into Folk Art. No indication from the paper or process that this was done outside of the US, found in Pennsylvania. Original artists watercolor / gouache board measures 7.75 x...
1930s Farmhouse Puppy in a Box WPA Evocative Photographer
$125.00
Outstanding contrast, lighting and composition. Annotated Trixie in puffed wheat box. Don't you think Trixie is cute? We all make quite a fuss over her even Dad. We just got thru giving Trixie a bath. Measures...
1920s Railroad Police & Sweetheart Portrait Photo
$125.00
Eastern European (likely Czech) origin and just after the first World War, which may explain those weary eyes.
Tonal chocolate sepia on textured paper, signed bottom right. Measures 3.5 x 4.25” with corner creases.
19thc African Woman Tribal Scarification Enslaved Signed Egypt Cabinet Photo
$1,250.00
The quality and freshness of her work uniform suggest a wealthy owner and all unsettling signs point to this as an inventory photo rather than a portrait. She does not face the photographer, her milky eyes...
19thc African American Boy Sacred Setting Mounted Photo
$295.00
Sweet faced boy perfectly framed by religious totems and nun's warm gaze.
Trimmed (as original) measures 3.25 x 5.5” with uneven top edge and captioned in pencil on reverse.
1880s Victorian Pet Monkeys Leashed British Cabinet Photo
$195.00
Compelling evidence, hard to look past those morose eyes and chains.
Measures 4.25 x 6.5” with soft crease top 1/3 of image.
Victorian Girl Blank Face Rag Doll Calico Dress Sepia Photo
$125.00
Remarkable view identified and dated 1899 in pen.
Measures 3 7/8 x 4 3/4", nice condition with thumb crease and edge chips.
Vintage 1920s Tethered Barn Owl Signed Animal Photo RPPC
$295.00
Incredible quality work. Signed Herbert Knauf, Canfield Ohio.
Measures 3.5 x 5.5", very nice condition.
1880s Victorian Baby Pet PIG Studio Cabinet Photo
$195.00
Animal and child eating the same snacks! Incredibly warm image.
Measures 4.25 x 6.5”, very good condition with light exposure and soiling at margins.
Vintage 1900s Family Tavern Bar Liquor Store Photo
$95.00
Honest workstead. Saw dust on the floor, Prune Brandy sign, Globe Tobacco…still home to the family. Mirror over the bar is even engraved WELCOME. Sight size measures 4.5 x 7.5”, soft focus and scuffs in...