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    ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...

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    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    • Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/...
    Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... Photographs, ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984). Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48. Gelatin silver, printed 1948. 9-1/2 x 7-1/... View More >
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    ANSEL ADAMS (American, 1902-1984)
    Portfolio I (Twelve Photographs), 1938-48
    Gelatin silver, printed 1948
    9-1/2 x 7-1/2 inches (24.1 x 19.1 cm) (largest)
    Signed in pencil mount recto; numbered in red pencil with artist's portfolio stamp verso; colophon signed and editioned '24' in red pencil. From an edition of 75.
    Complete portfolio with colophon and original case.

    Images Included: Mount McKinley, Alaska, 1948; Saguero Cactus, Sunrise, Arizona, 1946; Rapids Below Vernal Fall, Yosemite Valley 1948; Mormon Temple, Manti, Utah, 1948; Vine and Rock, Island of Hawaii, T.H., 1948; Refugio Beach, California, 1946; The White Church, Hornitos, California, 1946; Roots, Foster Gardens, Honolulu, T.H., 1948; Oak Tree, Snow Storm, Yosemite, 1948; Trailside, Near Juneau, Alaska, 1948, Alfred Stieglitz, An American Place, New York, 1938; Clouds Above Golden Canyon, Death Valley, California, 1946.

    "To photograph truthfully and effectively is to see beneath the surfaces and record the qualities of nature and humanity which live or are latent in all things...Art, said Alfred Stieglitz, is the affirmation of life. And life, or its eternal evidence, is everywhere...Expressions without doctrine, my photographs are presented here as ends in themselves, images of the end-less moments of the world. I dedicate them to the memory and to the spirit of Alfred Stieglitz." - Ansel Adams

    More information about ANSEL ADAMS, also known as Adams, Ansel, Ansel Adams, Ansel Easton Adams.

    Condition Report*: Overall natural discoloration to the outside of the case, and edges of colophon paper and mounts. For a full report please contact the Department.
    *Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

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    October, 2014
    16th Thursday
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