The “Most Lifelike” Image of Abraham Lincoln May Fetch up to $1 Million at Auction

Offered by University Archives, the "most lifelike" photograph of Lincoln is up for auction and is anticipated to snag up to $1 million.

April 23, 2025 · 1 min · 41 words · David Richards

Decades after Abraham Lincolns death, George B. Ayres created a photograph of the renowned president.

If it pleases the people, I am satisfied.

Lincolns law partner W.H.

The “Most Lifelike” Image of Abraham Lincoln May Fetch Up to $1 Million At Auction

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The “Most Lifelike” Image of Abraham Lincoln May Fetch Up to $1 Million At Auction