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Alfred Stieglitz

American · 1864–1946 · Printmaker, Photographer

Alfred Stieglitz was an American photographer and modern art promoter who was instrumental over his 50-year career in making photography an accepted art form. In addition to… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Alfred Stieglitz, From the Back Window--291--Snow Covered Tree, Back-Yard, 1915, Platinum printFrom the Back Window--291--Snow Covered Tree, Back-YardPhillips · $304,800≈ £232,938≈ €278,178Sign up to see
  2. Alfred Stieglitz, Georgia O'Keeffe, 1919, Platinum palladium printGeorgia O'KeeffePhillips · $302,500≈ £199,525≈ €235,592Sign up to see
  3. Alfred Stieglitz, The Steerage, 1907, Gelatin silver contact print, flush-mounted, printed circa 1924-1932The SteeragePhillips · $197,000≈ £133,442≈ €183,171Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 89 auction results for Alfred Stieglitz between 2012 and 2026, of which 68 sold (76%). Recorded sale prices range from $63Sign up free to see to $305kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $305kSign up free to see for From the Back Window--291--Snow Covered Tree, Back-Yard at Phillips in October 2024. The most common medium is photographs (56 lots). Most results come from Phillips (58), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (14) and Grisebach (5).

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  1. Alfred Stieglitz, Nearing Land (from the Camera Work XII portfolio), vintage photogravure
    Nearing Land (from the Camera Work XII portfolio)
    Etching
    8½ h x 6⅞ w in (22 x 17 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 238
    $266≈ £201≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Alfred Stieglitz, The Ferry Boat, gelatin silver print
    The Ferry Boat
    Photograph
    7⅞ h x 6⅜ w in (20 x 16 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 221
    $1,524≈ £1,133≈ €1,309Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Alfred Stieglitz, Winter, Fifth Avenue, gelatin silver print
    Winter, Fifth Avenue
    Photograph
    8 h x 6⅜ w in (20 x 16 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 222
    $1,524≈ £1,133≈ €1,309Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Alfred Stieglitz, Going to the Start', Hoppegarten, Berlin 1904, 1904, Photogravure, printed in 1905 for "Camera Work 12" on Japanese paper
    Going to the Start', Hoppegarten, Berlin 1904, 1904
    Photograph · Paper
    28 x 20 cm
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 5
    €800≈ $922≈ £704HammerSign up free to seeEst. €1,400–1,600View at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  5. Alfred Stieglitz, The Steerage, 1907, Large-format photogravure on paper, as issued within 291 Nos. 7-8 (New York, September-October 1915), folio
    The Steerage, 1907
    Etching
    12 1/2 x 10 1/8 in. (31.8 x 25.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $24,130≈ £18,640≈ €22,336Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Alfred Stieglitz, Poplars, Lake George, 1933, gelatin silver print
    Poplars, Lake George, 1933
    Photograph
    9⅜ h x 6⅛ w in (24 x 16 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 217
    $1,270≈ £996≈ €1,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Alfred Stieglitz, Snapshot - From My Window, New York (from Camera Work No. 20), vintage photogravure
    Snapshot - From My Window, New York (from Camera Work No. 20)
    Photograph
    7¼ h x 5⅛ w in (18 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 218
    $1,143≈ £896≈ €1,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Alfred Stieglitz, Portrait of Woman, 1919, platinum print
    Portrait of Woman, 1919
    Photograph
    8 h x 6⅛ w in (20 x 16 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 252
    $2,520≈ £1,980≈ €2,402Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Alfred Stieglitz, The Steerage, 1907, Large-format photogravure on paper, as issued within 291 Nos. 7-8 (New York, September-October 1915), folio
    The Steerage, 1907
    Etching
    12 1/2 x 10 1/8 in. (31.8 x 25.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 263
    $22,860≈ £17,470≈ €20,863Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Alfred Stieglitz, City of Ambition, 1910, Large format photogravure, printed no later than 1913, mounted
    City of Ambition, 1910
    Etching
    13 3/8 x 10 1/4 in. (34 x 26 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 264
    $25,400≈ £19,412≈ €23,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗

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Alfred Stieglitz: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Alfred Stieglitz at auction?

$304,800Sign up free to see, for From the Back Window--291--Snow Covered Tree, Back-Yard at Phillips (October 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Alfred Stieglitz?

The median sale price is $9kSign up free to see across 68 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Alfred Stieglitz have sold at auction?

68 of 89 recorded lots sold between 2012 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Alfred Stieglitz?

Phillips, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Grisebach account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Grisebach

About Alfred Stieglitz

Alfred Stieglitz was an American photographer and modern art promoter who was instrumental over his 50-year career in making photography an accepted art form. In addition to his photography, Stieglitz was known for the New York art galleries that he ran in the early part of the 20th century, where he introduced many avant-garde European artists to the U.S. He was married to painter Georgia O'Keeffe.

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In museum collections

  • Alfred Stieglitz, Mabel CramerMabel Cramer, 1907
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Alfred Stieglitz, New York Central YardNew York Central Yard, 1903, printed 1910
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Alfred Stieglitz, Scurrying HomeScurrying Home
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain
  • Alfred Stieglitz, Portret van Katherine StieglitzPortret van Katherine Stieglitz, 1905
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain

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