Michael Lehr Antiques
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Unreserved Photographic Auction March 2026
This March 2026 auction presents a diverse selection of historical photographs, postcards, entertainment memorabilia, and visual curiosities spanning the mid-nineteenth through twentieth centuries. Every lot in the sale is offered completely without reserve, ensuring that each item will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price. In addition, combined purchases totaling $500 or more qualify for free shipping, providing collectors an added incentive to participate across multiple lots. The unreserved format offers bidders at every level the opportunity to acquire unusual and historically interesting material through open and competitive bidding. A substantial portion of the auction focuses on nineteenth-century photography, including daguerreotypes, tintypes, cabinet cards, and cartes-de-visite. These images range from formal studio portraits and occupational views to theatrical subjects and vernacular scenes, many retaining photographer's imprints or period inscriptions that provide valuable historical context. Complementing the early photography is a strong group of real photo postcards and photographic ephemera, including novelty images, paper moon postcards, occupational scenes, and vernacular Americana. The sale also features an extensive selection of ventriloquist and performance-related material, with photographs and promotional postcards documenting performers from the era of music hall and vaudeville through the golden age of radio and television entertainment. Additional highlights include sideshow and curiosity postcards depicting tattooed performers, novelty attractions, and circus culture. Together these photographs provide a vivid record of popular entertainment and everyday life across more than a century of photographic history. Collectors are encouraged to review the full catalog carefully, as unusual and visually compelling material appears throughout this unreserved sale.Bidder Reviews for Michael Lehr Antiques (19)
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MatthewDevens, MA
Feb 21, 2026
Excellent Service and Quality!
Item described well. Very fast delivery. Would buy from again. Thank You.
ElizabethFairfax Sta, VA
Sep 27, 2025
Seamless and easy transaction
This was a very easy and quick transaction. The items were received quickly and exactly as described.
BrettVancouver, WA
Feb 19, 2025
Professional and courteous
Communicated a slight hiccup in shipping promptly. Put me at ease and item arrived safely and quickly.
MikeCutler Bay, FL
Feb 15, 2025
Honest company, accurate descriptions and quality items
Michael Lehr Antiques is an honest company. They provide accurate descriptions of their auction items and the items themselves are high quality. I would bid and purchase from them again.
JoeLos Angeles, CA
Jun 08, 2024
Great items for sale. Seemless purchasing and shipping services.
Very happy with my first experience with this seller.
DarylPortsmouth, OH
Jun 08, 2024
Great Communication
Nice auction they got right back with me when I ask for more information, and had my won items within a week. Looking forward to their next auction.
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