3. Edward S. Curtis
Bear's Belly - Arikara
Starting Bid: $5,300
Reserve not met
Estimate:
$5,800 - $6,300
Ended
Timed Auction
Evolution of Photography
ARTIST
Edward S. Curtis
Location
USA Private Collection
Size
11.75 x 15.5 in
Description
1908
Photogravure made from original of Curtis
by John Andrew and Son
11.75 x 15.5 in
This work is from 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.
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.
* 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 work is from 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.
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.
* This amount excludes shipping fees, applicable taxes, and will have a 20% Buyer's Premium.
Condition
unframed, please refer to images for condition
Medium
Photogravure
Signature
Signed by Curtis, please see image
