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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

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  1. Edward S. Curtis, Dancing - Cheyenne, c. 1911, vintage cyanotype
    Dancing - Cheyenne, c. 1911
    Photograph
    5⅞ h x 7⅞ w in (15 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 127
    $726≈ £529≈ €620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Edward S. Curtis, West Coast (Nude Ceremonial Costume), c. 1916, vintage cyanotype
    West Coast (Nude Ceremonial Costume), c. 1916
    Photograph
    8 h x 6 w in (20 x 15 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 128
    $990≈ £721≈ €846Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Edward S. Curtis, The Scout - Apache, 1906, Gelatin silver border print
    The Scout - Apache, 1906
    Photograph
    5 5/8 x 7 3/4 in. (14.3 x 19.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 79
    $3,072≈ £2,330≈ €2,768Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Edward S. Curtis, Depositing a Prayer Stick, 1921, Gelatin silver border print
    Depositing a Prayer Stick, 1921
    Photograph
    5 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (14 x 19.4 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 81
    $1,920≈ £1,456≈ €1,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Edward S. Curtis, Holds the Eagle Hidatsa, c. 1890-1910, vintage albumen print
    Holds the Eagle Hidatsa, c. 1890-1910
    Photograph
    7⅞ h x 6 w in (20 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 224
    $330≈ £259≈ €313Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Edward S. Curtis, Signal Fire to the Mountain God, 1909, photogravure
    Signal Fire to the Mountain God, 1909
    Photograph
    7⅜ h x 4⅞ w in (19 x 12 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 226
    $2,159≈ £1,693≈ €2,045Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Edward S. Curtis, The Potter (Nampeyo) - Hopi, gelatin silver print
    The Potter (Nampeyo) - Hopi
    Photograph
    22 h x 16½ w in (56 x 42 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 227
    $889≈ £697≈ €842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Edward S. Curtis, Kutenai, c. 1915, vintage cyanotype
    Kutenai, c. 1915
    Photograph
    5¾ h x 8⅞ w in (15 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 228
    $1,320≈ £1,035≈ €1,250Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Edward S. Curtis, Kwakiutl, c. 1915, vintage cyanotype
    Kwakiutl, c. 1915
    Photograph
    8 h x 5¾ w in (20 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 229
    $1,651≈ £1,295≈ €1,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Edward S. Curtis, An Oasis in the Badlands, toned gelatin silver print
    An Oasis in the Badlands
    Photograph
    5⅝ h x 7¼ w in (14 x 18 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 247
    $9,450≈ £7,425≈ €9,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
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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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