Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 340
Group of Twenty-Five Fetish-Themed Vernacular Color Photographs. 1980s.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$540
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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Group of Twenty-Five Fetish-Themed Vernacular Color Photographs. 1980s. Collection of vernacular photographs depicting staged fetish scenarios, showing women posed in theatrical, mock ritual scenes referencing seppuku. The images are set in domestic interiors, often on beds or tatami-style rooms, with subjects costumed or partially draped, incorporating props such as short swords and white cloths to create a stylized, performative atmosphere. The photographs emphasize constructed narrative and role-play rather than documentary intent, characteristic of private snapshot production of the period. All are small-format prints measuring approximately 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches.
Condition
Condition varies, with minor handling wear, light surface marks, and occasional discoloration consistent with age and use.
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