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Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance

Sat, Sep 13, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Join us Saturday, September 13th at 9am MT in Bozeman, MT for Timeless Treasures: 19th C. Native, Western Photographs & French Elegance. This exceptional auction features a remarkable collection of 19th-century Native American artifacts, rare Western photography by Haynes, Huffman, and other Montana photographers, and an impressive selection of 18th-century French furniture. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire historic and elegant treasures. Browse the full catalog at live.naabid.com
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Lot 635

C. Marchington Original Photo Idaho Springs 1912

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$50

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For your consideration is this large format, original photo of a group of men in Idaho Springs, Colorado taken by Clarence Marchington in 1912. Clarence Marchington (1875–1963) was a photographer based in Idaho Springs, Colorado, active in the early 1900s. After training at the Guerin College of Photography in St. Louis with his wife Emma, he opened a studio in 1902 on Miner Street. Marchington became known for portraits, baby contests, mining scenes, and scenic postcards—many hand-painted. His work captured daily life and industry in the region and was regularly featured in the Idaho Springs News. Nearly 800 of his photos are now preserved in the History Colorado collection. This photo shows a group of men standing next to a car, likely a Ford Model T, in the middle of the dirt road in Idaho Springs, Colorado in 1912. A young girl sits on the back left wheel well and looks towards the photographer. Various businesses can be seen in the background. The photo is marked on the bottom reading, "Marchington Idaho Springs, Colo. / Idaho Springs 1912". The piece shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. The visible photo measures 7 7/8" L x 9 3/4" W, while the entire piece measures 10 3/4" L x 13 5/8" W. It weighs under 6 ounces.

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