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Edward Steichen
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Edward Steichen
- Self Portrait, Milwaukee
- flush-mounted, framed, The American Federation of Arts exhibition labels on the reverse of the frame backing
- Gelatin silver print
- 8 by 3¾ in. 20.3 by 9.5 cm.
- 1898, printed no later than 1958
The American Federation of Arts exhibition labels on the reverse of the frame
Provenance
The Photographer
Thence by descent to Joanne Steichen (the photographer’s widow)
Received as a gift from the above
Thence by descent to Joanne Steichen (the photographer’s widow)
Received as a gift from the above
Exhibited
New York, The American Federation of Arts, Faces in American Art, February 1958 – February 1960, no. 67
Literature
Edward Steichen, A Life in Photography, New York, 1963, pl. 3, illustrated
Dennis Longwell, Steichen: The Master Prints 1895-1914, New York, 1978, pl. 1, illustrated
Joel Smith, Edward Steichen: The Early Years, New York, 1999, fronstispiece
Pam Roberts, Photo Historica: Rare Images from the Collection of the Royal Photographic Society, New York, 2000, p. 52, illustrated
Joanna Steichen, Steichen's Legacy, New York, 2000, pl. 3, illustrated
Todd Brandow and William A. Ewing, Edward Steichen: Lives in Photography, New York, 2008, pl. 7, illustrated
Dennis Longwell, Steichen: The Master Prints 1895-1914, New York, 1978, pl. 1, illustrated
Joel Smith, Edward Steichen: The Early Years, New York, 1999, fronstispiece
Pam Roberts, Photo Historica: Rare Images from the Collection of the Royal Photographic Society, New York, 2000, p. 52, illustrated
Joanna Steichen, Steichen's Legacy, New York, 2000, pl. 3, illustrated
Todd Brandow and William A. Ewing, Edward Steichen: Lives in Photography, New York, 2008, pl. 7, illustrated
Condition
This gelatin silver print, on paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. An overmat is affixed to the reverse of the mount with brown tape along the edges. There is a typed credit label on the overmat. Uneven age-darkening of the overmat is visible at the periphery and there is isolated damp staining – not affecting the photograph – along the lower edge.
When examined under ultra-violet light, this print appears to fluoresce somewhat, primarily in the margins where it is covered by the mat.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.