Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography by Potter & Potter Auctions

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Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography

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This diverse sale - made up of fine, vintage, and vernacular photographs - will focus closely on the snapshot. Once considered mere "fabrics of yesteryear," these fleeting images have been recently reclaimed by the collecting community, and appreciated for their candid, historical, and visual depth. Prices Realized

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Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, and Joe Jackson Hand-Tinted Photograph. Circa 1950.

Lot 145

Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, and Joe Jackson Hand-Tinted Photograph. Circa 1950.

Estimate

$150 - $250

1 Bid

Sold for

$48

Over 60 publicity photographs of performers.

Lot 146

Over 60 publicity photographs of performers.

Estimate

$200 - $400

2 Bids

Sold for

$125

Snapshot Photograph of Group of Little People, Possibly from The Wizard of Oz, 1930s.

Lot 147

Snapshot Photograph of Group of Little People, Possibly from The Wizard of Oz, 1930s.

Estimate

$150 - $300

1 Bid

Sold for

$96

Five Possible Tarzan Snapshots with Cheetah & Trainer. 1930s–40s.

Lot 148

Five Possible Tarzan Snapshots with Cheetah & Trainer. 1930s–40s.

Estimate

$100 - $200

1 Bid

Sold for

$30

Elephant Dental Surgery at the New York Hippodrome, Press Photo. Circa 1930s.

Lot 149

Elephant Dental Surgery at the New York Hippodrome, Press Photo. Circa 1930s.

Estimate

$200 - $300

1 Bid

Sold for

$60

King Kong Photograph, Signed and Inscribed, Paris, 1978.

Lot 150

King Kong Photograph, Signed and Inscribed, Paris, 1978.

Estimate

$150 - $250

1 Bid

Sold for

$96

Notorious B.I.G. July 4, 1995 Concert and Brooklyn Memorial Photograph Archive (Nas & Mobb Deep). Circa 1995–1997..

Lot 151

Notorious B.I.G. July 4, 1995 Concert and Brooklyn Memorial Photograph Archive (Nas & Mobb Deep). Circa 1995–1997..

Estimate

$2,000 - $3,000

2 Bids

Sold for

$1,320

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars Press Photograph. Universal Pictures: California, 1939.

Lot 152

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars Press Photograph. Universal Pictures: California, 1939.

Estimate

$100 - $200

Unsold

Group of 35 Television Screen Photographs of Lost in Space. (1960s–1974).

Lot 153

Group of 35 Television Screen Photographs of Lost in Space. (1960s–1974).

Estimate

$300 - $500

1 Bid

Sold for

$180

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Sail Barge Set Construction Photographs (2). James Van Hise, photographer. 1983–84.

Lot 154

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Sail Barge Set Construction Photographs (2). James Van Hise, photographer. 1983–84.

Estimate

$300 - $500

2 Bids

Sold for

$187.50

Star Wars Yoda Creature Effects Prototype Head Photograph. Lucasfilm, ca. 1980.

Lot 155

Star Wars Yoda Creature Effects Prototype Head Photograph. Lucasfilm, ca. 1980.

Estimate

$300 - $500

Unsold

Group of 17 Genre Photos: 70's Movie Stills, Ballet Dancers, RC Cola Advertisements, Desert Landscapes, etc. 1940s-1970s.

Lot 156

Group of 17 Genre Photos: 70's Movie Stills, Ballet Dancers, RC Cola Advertisements, Desert Landscapes, etc. 1940s-1970s.

Estimate

$100 - $200

2 Bids

Sold for

$62.50

Group of 20 Photographs with Ephemera of Television Studio Equipment with Event Shots. Ca. 1930s-1960s.

Lot 157

Group of 20 Photographs with Ephemera of Television Studio Equipment with Event Shots. Ca. 1930s-1960s.

Estimate

$100 - $200

Unsold

Geronimo Black Studio Snapshots and Group Portrait Photograph. 1970s.

Lot 158

Geronimo Black Studio Snapshots and Group Portrait Photograph. 1970s.

Estimate

$200 - $300

1 Bid

Sold for

$120

Archive of Vernacular Press Photographs from the San Leandro Observer, California. 1974.

Lot 159

Archive of Vernacular Press Photographs from the San Leandro Observer, California. 1974.

Estimate

$400 - $600

Unsold

Goodyear Blimp “Mayflower II:” Los Angeles Aerial Photo Archive. 1960.

Lot 160

Goodyear Blimp “Mayflower II:” Los Angeles Aerial Photo Archive. 1960.

Estimate

$400 - $600

Unsold

Chinese Contortionist Performance Photographs, Peking (6), Circa 1950s–60s.

Lot 161

Chinese Contortionist Performance Photographs, Peking (6), Circa 1950s–60s.

Estimate

$200 - $300

4 Bids

Sold for

$218.75

Snapshot Photograph Archive of Early Motorcycle Restoration and Period Film Set Activity. 1963.

Lot 162

Snapshot Photograph Archive of Early Motorcycle Restoration and Period Film Set Activity. 1963.

Estimate

$150 - $250

Unsold

Early Motorcycle and Young Men’s Snapshot Archive. Southern California, ca. 1930s.

Lot 163

Early Motorcycle and Young Men’s Snapshot Archive. Southern California, ca. 1930s.

Estimate

$300 - $500

Unsold

Rainbows Motorcycle Club (MC) Photo Album Archive. Southern California, ca. 1960s–1970s

Lot 164

Rainbows Motorcycle Club (MC) Photo Album Archive. Southern California, ca. 1960s–1970s

Estimate

$400 - $600

3 Bids

Sold for

$330

Early 20th century South Pacific / Pacific Islands vernacular photograph group (8)

Lot 165

Early 20th century South Pacific / Pacific Islands vernacular photograph group (8)

Estimate

$300 - $500

Unsold

African Missionary Photograph Archive / Brown Brothers Press Group (Congo Mission). 1910s–1920s.

Lot 166

African Missionary Photograph Archive / Brown Brothers Press Group (Congo Mission). 1910s–1920s.

Estimate

$300 - $500

1 Bid

Sold for

$180

Archive of Press Reference Photographs Political & Cultural Figures (49)

Lot 167

Archive of Press Reference Photographs Political & Cultural Figures (49)

Estimate

$300 - $500

Unsold

John F. Kennedy Funeral Polaroid Album. 1963.

Lot 168

John F. Kennedy Funeral Polaroid Album. 1963.

Estimate

$400 - $600

1 Bid

Sold for

$240

Black Panther Demonstration and Related Press Photographs. Group of Three. 1971.

Lot 169

Black Panther Demonstration and Related Press Photographs. Group of Three. 1971.

Estimate

$400 - $600

Unsold

African American Photobooth Portraits. Group of Approximately Sixty.

Lot 170

African American Photobooth Portraits. Group of Approximately Sixty.

Estimate

$200 - $300

6 Bids

Sold for

$250

Group of African American Military Portraits. 1920-40s.

Lot 171

Group of African American Military Portraits. 1920-40s.

Estimate

$200 - $300

2 Bids

Sold for

$125

“Paper Moon” Novelty Photograph of African American Serviceman. Mid 20th Century.

Lot 172

“Paper Moon” Novelty Photograph of African American Serviceman. Mid 20th Century.

Estimate

$100 - $200

9 Bids

Sold for

$190

Group of Eight African American Police Mugshot Photographs. Los Angeles, Tulsa, and Detroit, 1940s–60s.

Lot 173

Group of Eight African American Police Mugshot Photographs. Los Angeles, Tulsa, and Detroit, 1940s–60s.

Estimate

$200 - $300

2 Bids

Sold for

$125

Sixteen Vernacular Portrait Photographs of African American Women. 1920s–1940s.

Lot 174

Sixteen Vernacular Portrait Photographs of African American Women. 1920s–1940s.

Estimate

$200 - $300

1 Bid

Sold for

$60

Negro League Team Photograph “Mobile Tigers” Alabama, c. 1930s–40s

Lot 175

Negro League Team Photograph “Mobile Tigers” Alabama, c. 1930s–40s

Estimate

$300 - $500

3 Bids

Sold for

$240

African American Soldiers Real Photo Postcard Group (5). Circa 1920s–1940s.

Lot 176

African American Soldiers Real Photo Postcard Group (5). Circa 1920s–1940s.

Estimate

$200 - $300

1 Bid

Sold for

$60

ADAMS, Harry H. (1918–1988) Archive of Los Angeles Civil Rights and NAACP Photographs. 1962–1963.

Lot 177

ADAMS, Harry H. (1918–1988) Archive of Los Angeles Civil Rights and NAACP Photographs. 1962–1963.

Estimate

$1,500 - $2,500

Unsold

Martin Luther King Jr. in Berlin. Press Photograph. 1964.

Lot 178

Martin Luther King Jr. in Berlin. Press Photograph. 1964.

Estimate

$300 - $500

2 Bids

Sold for

$190

African Studio Portrait Photograph Group with Military and Youth Fashion Images, 1980s

Lot 179

African Studio Portrait Photograph Group with Military and Youth Fashion Images, 1980s

Estimate

$150 - $300

1 Bid

Sold for

$96

Group of Black Power Images. Early 70s.

Lot 180

Group of Black Power Images. Early 70s.

Estimate

$100 - $200

14 Bids

Sold for

$360

Collection of African American Portrait Photographs with Painted Backdrops. Late 20th century.

Lot 181

Collection of African American Portrait Photographs with Painted Backdrops. Late 20th century.

Estimate

$100 - $200

3 Bids

Sold for

$82

African American Photography Collection. Late 20th Century.

Lot 182

African American Photography Collection. Late 20th Century.

Estimate

$100 - $200

10 Bids

Sold for

$240

Four Snapshot Photographs of Young Snoop Dog. Early 1990s.

Lot 183

Four Snapshot Photographs of Young Snoop Dog. Early 1990s.

Estimate

$200 - $300

2 Bids

Sold for

$150

Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls Original Photographic Postcards by Ralph D. (3). 1991–94

Lot 184

Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls Original Photographic Postcards by Ralph D. (3). 1991–94

Estimate

$300 - $500

Unsold

Kobe Bryant Rookie-Era Fila Summer League Long Beach Photograph (Ralph D.) 1997.

Lot 185

Kobe Bryant Rookie-Era Fila Summer League Long Beach Photograph (Ralph D.) 1997.

Estimate

$100 - $200

1 Bid

Sold for

$70

Collection of African American Snapshot Photography. Early to mid-20th century.

Lot 186

Collection of African American Snapshot Photography. Early to mid-20th century.

Estimate

$100 - $200

15 Bids

Sold for

$390

Six African American Related Photographs: Nightclub, Boxing, Females, WPA, Group, and Doorman. Late 19th / Early 20th Century.

Lot 187

Six African American Related Photographs: Nightclub, Boxing, Females, WPA, Group, and Doorman. Late 19th / Early 20th Century.

Estimate

$200 - $300

3 Bids

Sold for

$156.25

Two Photo Collages / Snapshots and Photo Booth Photographs from African American Family Work and Life. 1960s.

Lot 188

Two Photo Collages / Snapshots and Photo Booth Photographs from African American Family Work and Life. 1960s.

Estimate

$300 - $500

Unsold

Collection of Over 30 African American Glamour Portraits & Social Snapshots. Late 1990s–Early 2000s.

Lot 189

Collection of Over 30 African American Glamour Portraits & Social Snapshots. Late 1990s–Early 2000s.

Estimate

$300 - $500

Unsold

U.S. Funk Band in Japan Snapshot Archive. 1979.

Lot 190

U.S. Funk Band in Japan Snapshot Archive. 1979.

Estimate

$500 - $800

Unsold

Group of Women in Costume Holding Masks. Two Real Photo Postcards, c. 1910-1920s.

Lot 191

Group of Women in Costume Holding Masks. Two Real Photo Postcards, c. 1910-1920s.

Estimate

$100 - $200

1 Bid

Sold for

$60

Group of Liberia PRC Military Photographs Including a Thomas Quiwonkpa group of 3. 1981.

Lot 192

Group of Liberia PRC Military Photographs Including a Thomas Quiwonkpa group of 3. 1981.

Estimate

$200 - $400

Unsold

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