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Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
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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. But all genres of photographs will be represented, with featured lots to include space and NASA material, sideshow cabinet cards, fine art photos, and vernacular works of all types.
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Lot 184

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

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls Original Photographic Postcards by Ralph D. (3), 1991–94 Group of three original black-and-white photographs of Michael Jordan in Chicago Bulls uniform, printed as 4 x 6" real photo postcards on Ilford Multigrade IV RC paper by the photographer, identified in the negatives as “Ralph D.” and dated 1994. Images include Jordan wearing jersey number 23 on court, one example inscribed in the negative “Thank You,” and another depicting in-game action against an opposing player identified as Maxwell (#11). The third photograph captures a wider game scene with Jordan shooting, captioned in the negative “Bulls vs Clippers Air Jordan…1st Championship year.” Versos blank postcard format, one with handwritten message referencing “The Chi-Town Bulls…M.J. with 2 from the air…on Ron Harper…now his team mate!!” Together a small group of vernacular yet skillfully composed courtside images documenting Jordan during the Bulls’ early championship era. Each 4 x 6".

Condition

Condition generally very good, with minor handling wear and light discoloration to one example.

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