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Elliott Erwitt (American, 1928-2023)
The Alchan Edition Portfolio (10 of 15 works), 1952-1976
Gelatin silver prints, printed 1980
14 x 10-3/8 inches (35.6 x 26.3 cm) (images)
16 x 20 inches (sheets)
Each signed in pencil, verso. Numbered 41/100 in an unknown hand in pencil, colophon.
Published by The Alchan Edition, New York.

Titles include: Hand in Doorway, Florida, 1968; Irish Wolfhound with Stick, 1971; Mies Van Der Rohe Building, Chicago, 1969; Rio Mountains and Bather, 1963; Ranch Boy with Father, 1954; Jackie Kennedy at Funeral, 1963; Pigeon in Cobbled Street, Orleans, 1952; Corning Salvation Army Couple, 1976; Hippie Couple, Corning, 1976; Corning Scout and Scout Master, 1976.


More information about Elliott Erwitt. See also: Erwitt, Elliott Artist.

Condition Report*: Each a neutral toned print on semi-gloss, double-weight paper with margins. Prints in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated:
Corning Boy Scout and Master: Long crease at right edge and lower right corner creased; shallow, "wiggly" linear indentation to right of scout master's arm.
Salvation Army Couple: Insubstantial half-moon handling crimp and tiny ding to the left of the male figure.
Mies Van Der Rohe's Building, Chicago: small ding lower left quadrant.
All visible in a raking light or under close inspection only.
Some wear to portfolio case (with remains of tape on lid, sunning etc.,) but in good condition overall. Contained in a folio clamshell case with linen covers and impressed silver-gilt title.
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Auction Dates
October, 2025
3rd Friday
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Sold on Oct 3, 2025 for: $1,750.00
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