Vesta Tilley, Two Period Images of the Performer Dressed as a Man.
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0004 |
| Estimate | $600 - $900 |
| Opening bid | $450 |
| Auction | LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History |
| Date | August 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Swann Auction Galleries |
| Location | New York, New York |
Vesta Tilley 1864-1952 Two Period Images of the Performer Dressed as a Man. Black-and-white images of Tilley: the first full-length, in it she is wearing a long coat, white vest and tie, spats, and a
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