Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 161
Chinese Contortionist Performance Photographs, Peking (6), Circa 1950s–60s.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$218.75
Sold Price includes BP
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Chinese Contortionist Performance Photographs, Peking (6), Circa 1950s–60s. Group of six original black-and-white photographs depicting a female contortionist performing advanced acrobatic poses on a small stage platform, each captioned in Chinese along the lower margin, several identifying “Peking (Beijing) acrobatic performance” and the performer. The images present a sequence of extreme flexibility poses including handstands, backbends, and balance positions, characteristic of mid-century Chinese acrobatic and variety arts. Each approximately 2 1/4 x 2 1/2".
Condition
Light wear and toning at edges; overall very good condition.
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