With the 2016 US presidential election around the corner, Sotheby’s recalls one of the nation’s most beloved and memorable leader: Abraham Lincoln. Known as the Great Emancipator, his progressive policies shaped modern America, his eloquent speeches continue to inspire, and his life story remains a subject of fascination. An American icon, Lincoln is celebrated in music and art, and his likeness was captured in sculptures and photographs. On October 7, Sotheby’s Photographs will offer a rare sale print of The First Inaugural of Abraham Lincoln, March 4th 1861. When Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as the 16th President of the United States, seven States had seceded from the Union, and the country was on the brink of divide. This image is a landmark in the history of photography and among the most impressive examples of early documentary photography. Estimate: $20,000 to $30,000.
Auction Sale on October 7, 2016 – 10AM
Sotheby’s New York
http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2016/photographs-n09558/lot.46.html
