Lot 307: Rudolf Steiner: Controversial and prolific

Rudolf Steiner: Controversial and prolific Austrian writer and philosopher (1861-1925) who founded such disciplines as anthroposophy, biodynamic agriculture, eurythmy, and Waldorf education. Original vintage 5.25 x 8.5 Otto Rietmann cabinet photo of the well-dressed Steiner and with his arms folded as he poses for the camera, signed in the lower border in black ink, "Dr. Rudolph Steiner," and also signed again on the reverse. In fine condition, with last name of signature on the front obscured by the printed lettering on the mount, and a few scattered light surface marks. This item is of particular present-day relevance in that many of the financial institutions that are thriving in the current worldwide financial climate use Steiner's ideals concerning "social finance" as their foundation. Incidentally, this brand of economic theory favored by Dr. Steiner is primarily concerned with promulgating social responsibility.