Unknown: Japanese tattooed postman
Updated October 17, 2026
This auction ended on October 24, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0137 |
| Estimate | $150 - $300 |
| Opening bid | $100 |
| Auction | The 2026 Photo Review Benefit Auction |
| Date | October 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | The Photo Review |
| Location | Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
Unknown: Japanese tattooed postman, c. 1880, hand-colored albumen print, with the text: The art of tattooing is carried to great perfection in Japan and receives patronage from foreigners as well as
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