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Edward S. Curtis, The North American Indian, pl. 74

Edward S. Curtis

American · 1868–1952 · Printmaker, Photographer

Edward Sherriff Curtis was an American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused on the American West and Native American people. Sometimes referred to as the "Shadow… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Edward S. Curtis, Three framed photogravures together with an Edward Curtis photography book Portraits from North American Indian Life.Three framed photogravures together with an Edward Curtis photography book Portraits from North American Indian Life.Bonhams · $28,160≈ £21,511≈ €25,528Sign up to see
  2. Edward S. Curtis, An Oasis in the Badlands, 1905, Orotone, probably printed before 1920; signed in the negativeAn Oasis in the BadlandsBonhams · $24,320≈ £18,118≈ €20,813Sign up to see
  3. Edward S. Curtis, Canyon de Chelly, Navajo, 1904, Orotone, probably printed before 1920; signed in the negativeCanyon de Chelly, NavajoBonhams · $23,040≈ £17,345≈ €19,917Sign up to see

Edward S. Curtis’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

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ArtSell has recorded 233 auction results for Edward S. Curtis between 1998 and 2026, of which 202 sold (87%). A further 11 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $99Sign up free to see to $28.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $28.2kSign up free to see for Three framed photogravures together with an Edward Curtis photography book Portraits from North American Indian Life. at Bonhams in September 2024. The most common medium is photographs (133 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (72), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (33) and Levis Fine Art Auctions (33).

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  1. Edward S. Curtis, Canyon de Chelly, 1903, vintage gold-toned platinum print
    Canyon de Chelly, 1903
    Photograph
    5¾ h x 7¾ w in (15 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 289
    $5,376≈ £4,015≈ €4,685Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Edward S. Curtis, The Vanishing Race, Navajo, 1904, photograph
    The Vanishing Race, Navajo, 1904
    Photograph
    10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (26.7 x 34.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 124
    $8,320≈ £6,216≈ €7,295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–9,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Edward S. Curtis, Aphrodite, c. 1920, Blue-toned gelatin silver print; signed, copyrighted, and annotated 'L.A.' in ink on the image, flush-mounted, in its original Curtis Studio frame
    Aphrodite, c. 1920
    Photograph
    10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (26.7 x 33.5 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 14
    $3,072≈ £2,295≈ €2,694Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Edward S. Curtis, Sunset Trail, 1922, photograph
    Sunset Trail, 1922
    Photograph
    13 5/8 x 10 5/8 in. (34.6 x 27 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 15
    $2,048≈ £1,530≈ €1,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Edward S. Curtis, Jack Red Cloud
    Jack Red Cloud
    Image: 15.75" h x 11.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 72
    $1,000≈ £756≈ €877HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  6. Edward S. Curtis, Chief Joseph-Nez Perce
    Chief Joseph-Nez Perce
    Image:15.50" x 11" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 73
    $3,200≈ £2,419≈ €2,807HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Edward S. Curtis, Shot in the Hand- Apsaroke
    Shot in the Hand- Apsaroke
    Image:15.50" x 10.25" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 74
    $1,000≈ £756≈ €877HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–4,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Edward S. Curtis, Ghost Dancer, Kwakiutl (from the North American Indian portfolio), c. 1910-14, vintage gelatin silver print
    Ghost Dancer, Kwakiutl (from the North American Indian portfolio), c. 1910-14
    Photograph
    8 h x 6 w in (20 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 133
    $640≈ £484≈ €561Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Edward S. Curtis, Three works from The North American Indian portfolio, 1914, photogravure
    Three works from The North American Indian portfolio, 1914
    Etching
    7⅝ h x 5⅝ w in (19 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 134
    $466≈ £353≈ €409Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  10. Edward S. Curtis, Two works from The North American Indian portfolio, photogravure
    Two works from The North American Indian portfolio
    Etching
    7½ h x 5½ w in (19 x 14 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 135
    $960≈ £726≈ €842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Also offered, result not published (11)

Lots by Edward S. Curtis that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Edward S. Curtis works on paper (4)Edward S. Curtis prints (54)Edward S. Curtis etchings (44)Edward S. Curtis photographs (133)

Edward S. Curtis: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Edward S. Curtis at auction?

$28,160Sign up free to see, for Three framed photogravures together with an Edward Curtis photography book Portraits from North American Indian Life. at Bonhams (September 2024) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Edward S. Curtis?

The median sale price is $1kSign up free to see across 201 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Edward S. Curtis have sold at auction?

202 of 233 recorded lots sold between 1998 and 2026. 11 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Edward S. Curtis?

Bonhams, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Levis Fine Art Auctions account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Levis Fine Art Auctions

About Edward S. Curtis

Edward Sherriff Curtis was an American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused on the American West and Native American people. Sometimes referred to as the "Shadow Catcher", Curtis traveled the United States to document and record the dwindling ways of life of various native tribes through photographs and audio recordings.

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In museum collections

  • Edward S. Curtis, The North American Indian, pl. 74The North American Indian, pl. 74, 1907
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain
  • Edward S. Curtis, Portret van Bear’s TeethPortret van Bear’s Teeth, 1908
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain
  • Edward S. Curtis, The North American Indian, pl. 398The North American Indian, pl. 398, 1915
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain
  • Edward S. Curtis, Gathering wokas - KlamathGathering wokas - Klamath, 1923
    Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · Public domain

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