First auction devoted to vernacular photography!
NEW YORK, NY - On Thursday, April 17, Swann Galleries will hold their first ever auction of vernacular photography, named "The Vernacular Eye: Photographic Albums, Snapshots & Objects".
There are evocative snapshots made by hobbyists, iconic news pictures, intimate occupational photographs (including tintypes), humorous travel or souvenir images (as well as albums), and fun family photo albums.
In addition to these photographs, the galla also put to auction three-dimensional decorative or functional photo objects, also known as “pop photographica”.
Daile Kaplan, Swann Vice President and Director of Photographs & Photobooks credits the pioneering private and contemporary collectors.
A number of 19 photographs are related to the Wright Brothers, most taken by Orville Wright. The lot is estimated at 20.000 $ to 30.000 $.
The pictures include sartorial displays devoted to seasonal trouser suits, neckwear, fashion knits, knitted outerwear, headware, luggage, overcoats, sportscoats, shoes and slippers.
A diverse and compelling collection of 97 real photo postcards includes cowboys playing cards and at work, nature, cars, hunters posing with their kill, Buffalo Bill Cody, Native Americans, and African Americans, as well as a crowd with a large fish.
The auction will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17. The photographs and books will be on public exhibition at Swann Galleries on Saturday, April 12, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday, April 14 to Wednesday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Thursday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.