Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946)
The Steerage, 1907 (with original "291" sheet)
The Steerage, 1907 (with original "291" sheet)
Sale 1183 - Photographs
May 2, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$12,000 -
$18,000
Sold for $12,600
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946)
The Steerage, 1907 (with original "291" sheet)
The Steerage, 1907 (with original "291" sheet)
Large-format photogravure on Japanese tissue from 291, Nos. 7-8, September-October, 1907; accompanied by original 291 sleeve.
13 1/8 x 10 3/8in. (33.3 x 26.4cm.)
sheet 15 3/4 x 11 1/4in. (40 x 28.5cm.)
Literature:
Alfred Stieglitz, Camera Work: The Complete Illustrations, Taschen, 1997, cover (detail) and p. 590
Condition Report
Neutral toned print on matte, single-weight paper (Japanese tissue.) Very fine hairline scratch, upper left quadrant; minor and typical light creasing upper margin corners, either visible under closest inspection only or not affecting the image (hidden by the window mat.) An oversized print of Steiglitz's groundbreaking work, in very good condition overall.
Accompanying 291 sheet, somewhat delicate, with tears at edges and typical age-related yellowing. Sold unframed, please review condition images.
Accompanying 291 sheet, somewhat delicate, with tears at edges and typical age-related yellowing. Sold unframed, please review condition images.
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