CINCINNATI, OH.- Last week, Hindman’s summer American Historical Ephemera & Photography auction saw passionate bidding for early photographs and material surrounding America’s westward expansion. A half plate daguerreotype of three gold miners (lot 529) realized $37,800, five times its estimate. The image of the three men epitomizes the gold rush itself, as their somewhat haggard appearance is offset by supremely resolute expressions behind their lit cigars.
Katie Horstman, Senior Specialist, American Historical Ephemera & Photography commented: “From early photography to manuscript archives, our team was excited to bring such a wide range of important historic memorabilia to auction. The strong prices achieved, particularly for historic images, demonstrate Hindman’s role as a market leader in the category of early photography.”
Overall, the auction realized $913,752, and the majority of lots sold within or above the high estimates.
