1. Edward S. Curtis
Collection of 11 photogravures
Starting Bid: $55,000
Reserve not met
Estimate:
$60,000 - $65,000
Ended
Timed Auction
Evolution of Photography
ARTIST
Edward S. Curtis
Location
USA Private Collection
Size
11.75 x 15.5 in each
Description
1900-1927
Photogravure made from original of Curtis
by John Andrew and Son
11.75 x 15.5 in
This works are from the collection of Curtis's photolithographs made in a period between 1900 and 1927. Similar prints are part of the Smithsonian collection. Each print has Curtis's signature on it (see image, visible under the direct light). The provenance of this collection is notable - the works were allegedly given to the chief of a local tribe by the author himself. Some of them are marked AP. The value of the works was unknown to the owner at a time and they were kept as regular papers, hence the present condition flaws. The chief later transferred them to the late wife of the current owner. Unlike most known prints of Curtis's works, this collection has always been in the hands of Native-Americans.
This lot includes following prints:
Artist proofs:
Important: due to recent travel limitations we were unable to secure professional images for this collection and are using images provided by the collector. We believe they accurately describe the content and condition of the lots. Please ask us, for additional details, if required.
Please note: there are also three prints from this collection listed separately in this auction.
* This amount excludes shipping fees, applicable taxes, and will have a 20% Buyer's Premium.
Photogravure made from original of Curtis
by John Andrew and Son
11.75 x 15.5 in
This works are from the collection of Curtis's photolithographs made in a period between 1900 and 1927. Similar prints are part of the Smithsonian collection. Each print has Curtis's signature on it (see image, visible under the direct light). The provenance of this collection is notable - the works were allegedly given to the chief of a local tribe by the author himself. Some of them are marked AP. The value of the works was unknown to the owner at a time and they were kept as regular papers, hence the present condition flaws. The chief later transferred them to the late wife of the current owner. Unlike most known prints of Curtis's works, this collection has always been in the hands of Native-Americans.
This lot includes following prints:
Artist proofs:
- - Passing the Cliff Apsaroke - 1908 - Artist Proof - 5/12
- - Bear Bull - Black Foot - 1926- Artist Proof - 5/12
other prints:
- - The Rush Gatherer - Arikara - 1908
- - Peyote Drummer - 1927
- - Waiting in the Forrest - 1910
- - Assiniboine Hunter - 1926
- - At the Water's Edge - 1910
- - The Three Chiefs - Piegon - 1900
- - Apsaroke War Group - 1905
- - Yakotlus Qautsino - 1914
- - In a Piegon Lodge - 1910
Important: due to recent travel limitations we were unable to secure professional images for this collection and are using images provided by the collector. We believe they accurately describe the content and condition of the lots. Please ask us, for additional details, if required.
Please note: there are also three prints from this collection listed separately in this auction.
* This amount excludes shipping fees, applicable taxes, and will have a 20% Buyer's Premium.
Condition
unframed, please refer to images for condition
Medium
Photogravures
Signature
Signed by Curtis, please see image
