Edward Steichen (1879-1973)

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Rodin, c. 1901 [photogravure]: Neutral hued image on matte double weight paper with margins, partially hinged to overmat along upper edge. Minor soiling and discoloration to paper support, consistent with age and not affecting image. Overall in excellent condition.

Portrait of Auguste Rodin, c. 1907 [photogravure]: Neutral hued image with dark black and grey colored borders on matte double weight buff paper with margins and deckled edges. Soiling to paper support, consistent with age and not affecting image. Overall in excellent condition.

George Bernard Shaw, 1908 [four-color halftone print]: Color image on semi-gloss double weight paper trimmed to edge, partially hinged along upper edge to original black paper, mounted on original grey paper. The black paper mount with three small tears (approx 1 cm.), one at the upper right edge where the mount has separated completed from the grey paper mount, not affecting image. The grey mount with bumped corners and minor tears, consistent with age and not affecting image. Overall in excellent condition.

Portrait of Marcel Duchamp, 1917 [ferrotyped gelatin silver print, printed later]: Neutral hued image on glossy double weight paper with margins. Soft creases throughout visible in raking light. Overall in very good condition.

Gettin the cootie from the play, What Price Glory, c. 1924 [gelatin silver print]: Warm hued image on matte paper trimmed to edge, mounted on original board, with original overmat. Bumping to corners. Minor abrasions throughout and silver mirroring in the darks, visible in raking light. The mount with abrasions along the upper edge, not affecting image. Overall in good condition.

Please note all works are unframed.