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Selections from The Museum of Modern Art: c. 1900–1990- November 19, 2025

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2025-11-19 10:00:00 2025-11-19 10:00:00 America/New_York STAIR STAIR : Selections from The Museum of Modern Art: c. 1900–1990- November 19, 2025 https://bid.stairgalleries.com/auctions/stair-galleries/selections-from-the-museum-of-modern-art-c-1900-1990--november-19-2025-19721 Featuring a range of styles and movements, this selection of photographs, paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from The Museum of Modern Art’s holdings presents a rare opportunity to acquire works of impeccable provenance from one of the world’s preeminent art institutions. STAIR internetrequests@stairgalleries.com

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Lou Stoumen (1917-1991): Forty Years Portfolio

DesignationProperty of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Sold to Benefit its Acquisitions Program

Lot 84

Lou Stoumen (1917-1991): Forty Years Portfolio

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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The set of twenty gelatin silver prints, including: Sailor & Girl, 1940; Times Square in the Rain, 1940; Black Cat Bar & Brothel, 1942; Dying Girl, 1942; War & Peace, 1943; Bomb Pin, 1944; Old Man, Boy Soldier, 1944; The Taj Mahal from the Air, 1944; The Day FDR Died, 1945; Baby/Bed/Jesus, 1950; Young Woman, 1962; The Lovers, 1969; Adobe Church, 1977; Black Horse, Black Dog, 1978; Fantasy Car, 1978; 43rd Street Off Broadway, 1978; Street Woman, 1979; The Barber, 1979; The Butcher, 1979; and Storm, 1979, printed in 1981, all signed, the signed justification sheet numbered seventeen/50, titled folio-wrappers and original metal portfolio case.

All 20 x 15 7/8 in. (sheet), unframed.

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All in very good condition. Portfolio with some areas of scuffing.

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Gift of Mrs. Lucille Bunin Askin, 1981.

The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Selections from The Museum of Modern Art: c. 1900–1990- November 19, 2025

Lou Stoumen (1917-1991): Forty Years Portfolio

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