STEICHEN, Edward. A photograph of H.G. Wells for Vanity Fair. 1931.
Sale 2067 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography
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Nov 6, 2024
Lots Close
Nov 20, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$500 -
700
Lot Description
STEICHEN, Edward (1879-1973). A photograph of H.G. Wells for Vanity Fair. 1931.
9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. gelatin silver print (bumps and pinholes, wear along edges, tape residue on verso).
Provenance: Museum of Modern Art (ownership stamps and institutional tag on verso); Acquired Heritage Auction Galleries 11 October 2017, Sale 5328 lot 73289.
Though primarily known for his novels, H.G. Wells was also renowned as a keen intellect whose opinions on social causes, politics, history, and popular science were eagerly sought. This photograph accompanied a short interview Wells gave to Vanity Fair in December 1931 on the political shifts taking place in Europe at the time.
This lot is located in Chicago.
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