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Harmonica Riddle

Edward Steichen (American, 1879–1973) · circa 1921

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £31,648 – £47,472) (≈ €36,897 – €55,345)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
9⅝ x 7⅝ in. (24.4 x 19.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040124)
Date
April 5, 2024
Location
New York, United States
Lot
332
Estimate
$40,000 – $60,000 (≈ £31,648 – £47,472) (≈ €36,897 – €55,345)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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