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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 361

F. Jay Haynes, (American 1853-1921) Original Photo

Estimate: $450 - $900

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this original photography called "Driving out for the day" from American photographer F. Jay Haynes. The photo shows a convoy of Yellowstone tour vehicles and is attributed to a photograph from an album in the late 19th century. Frank Jay Haynes, known as F. Jay or the Professor to almost all who knew him, was a professional photographer, publisher, and entrepreneur from Minnesota who played a major role in documenting through photographs the settlement and early history of the great Northwest. The condition of this framed photograph is good, with slight patina adorning the brass trim. The frame is in good overall condition and shows no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this framed original photograph are 11 1/2" x 13 1/4" and the visible art measures 7 3/4" x 9 3/4".