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Edward Steichen (American, 1879-1973)
The Blue Sky Portfolio, (complete with 12 works), 1923-1934
Gelatin silver prints, printed 1987 by George Tice
Each 7-1/4 x 9-3/8 inches (18.4 x 23.7 cm) or slightly smaller or the reverse (image)
Each signed by Joanna Steichen and George Tice in ink on a descriptive portfolio label affixed on mount verso.
Prestige Arts, Ltd., Mamaroneck, New York.

Titles include: The Blue Sky, Long Island, New York, 1923; Clouds, undated; Walden Pond, Concord, Massachusetts, circa 1934; Brancusi, Voulangis, France, circa 1922; Apple Blossom, Connecticut, 1932; E. Gordon Craig, Paris, 1920; Miss Sousa, 1933; George Washington Bridge, New York, 1931; Carl Sandberg, Umpawaug, Connecticut, 1930; Bryant Park Breadline, New York, 1933; Agnes Meyer, circa 1915; Miss Fanny Haven Wickes, Newport, Rhode Island, 1924.


More information about Edward Steichen. See also: Steichen, Edward, Edward Jean Steichen, Steichen, Edouard J. Artist.

Condition Report*: Each a neutral toned print on semi-gloss paper, trimmed to edges and dry-mounted to archival board. Each in excellent condition. Prints and text insert (with foreword by Joanna Steichen) contained in a folio clamshell case with linen covers and gilt-impressed facsimile Steichen signature. Prints and text insert in excellent condition. Clamshell case with very minor, unobtrusive wear. Each mount is 16 x 20 inches or the reverse.

Folio case: 21-7/8 x 17-1/4 inches.
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Auction Dates
April, 2025
29th-30th Tuesday-Wednesday
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Sold on Apr 29, 2025 for: $2,500.00
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