Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Michael Miley 1867 Albumen Photograph, Gen. Robert E. Lee On Traveller
- Price realized
- $2,032
- Pre-sale estimate
- $700 – $1,000
- Hammer price
- $1,600
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- September 6, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2- SEPTEMBER 2025 GRAND ESTATES, ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Lot description
Framed albumen photograph on paper support, General Lee on Traveller in 1867, taken by Michael Miley (Virginia, 1841-1918), depicting the Confederate General Robert E. Lee (Virginia, 1807-1870) on his horse Traveller, taken at Rockbridge Baths, Virginia, retaining Maple Tree Gallery, Danville, Kentucky label verso, small loss to photograph at upper left corner, paper support affixed to mat with adhesive, photograph (inclusive of support): approx 5"h, 8"w, sight: approx 6"h, 9"w, overall: approx 9.75"h, 12.75"w, 1.5lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.