RR Auction: Rare and Obscure Signed Photography

Prolific artist (1825–1900) known for his humorous anthropomorphic paintings of animals. ALS signed “W. H. Beard,” four pages on two adjoining sheets,

Academy Award–winning British photographer and costume and production designer (1904–1980). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 doubleweight publicity photo promoti

ALS signed “Mr. B,” three pages both sides, 5.75 x 8, Ashcombe House letterhead. Letter to a friend. In part: ”They say British pictures are getting b

Renowned American artist (1889–1975) whose distinctive ‘regionalist’ style made him one of the most influential figures in American art during the 193

Renowned American artist (1889–1975) whose distinctive ‘regionalist’ style made him one of the most influential figures in American art during the 193

Pseudonym of American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw (1818–1885). Ink signature, “H. W. Shaw or Josh Billings,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card; and anot

British author, poet, and composer (1807–1867). Original 4.25 x 6.25 trimmed cabinet photo by William Notman of Montreal, signed in the lower border i

Prolific American daguerreotypist and photographer (1822–1908). ALS signed “A. Bogardus,” one page, lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, New

American poet, playwright, and diplomat (1823–1890) best known for his poems about the Civil War. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait by M.

French realist artist and sculptor (1822–1899) known for her paintings of animals. Original 4.25 x 6.25 cabinet photo of one of her works by an anonym