Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 25
One-Armed African American Lawman. Sixth Plate Tintype Photograph. Late 19th Century.
Estimate: $200 - $400
Sold for
$150
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
One-Armed African American Lawman Sixth plate Tintype Photograph. Late 19th Century. African American man wearing a hat and formal attire, posed outdoors beside a wooden structure. The subject appears to be missing one arm and may be a lawman, suggested by the visible badge on his chest. Image with clipped corners. Overall size approximately 3 1/2 x 2 1/2".
Condition
Moderate wear throughout, including surface abrasions, spotting, and areas of emulsion loss; corners clipped.
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