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, Sioux Camp, 1907, Large-format photogravure
    Sioux Camp, 1907
    Etching
    12 x 15 5/8 in. (30.48 x 39.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 280
    $1,024≈ £809≈ €937Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  2. Edward S. Curtis, Ready for the Charge - Apsaroke, 1908, Large-format photogravure
    Ready for the Charge - Apsaroke, 1908
    Etching
    15 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. (38.74 x 20.02 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 281
    $896≈ £708≈ €820Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Edward S. Curtis, Sitting Elk - Apsaroke, 1908, Large-format photogravure
    Sitting Elk - Apsaroke, 1908
    Etching
    15 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. (39.7 x 26 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 282
    $614≈ £485≈ €562Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Edward S. Curtis, Arikara Girl, 1908, Large-format photogravure
    Arikara Girl, 1908
    Etching
    15 3/4 x 10 3/8 in. (40.01 x 26 x 37 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 283
    $538≈ £425≈ €492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Edward S. Curtis, The Scouts Report - Atsina, 1908, Large-format photogravure
    The Scouts Report - Atsina, 1908
    Etching
    11 7/8 x 15 3/4 in. (30.18 x 40 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 284
    $538≈ £425≈ €492Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Edward S. Curtis, Otter Robe - Atsina, 1908, Large-format photogravure
    Otter Robe - Atsina, 1908
    Etching
    15 3/4 x 11 in. (40 x 27.94 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 285
    $256≈ £202≈ €234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Edward S. Curtis, Flathead Type, 1910, Large-format photogravure
    Flathead Type, 1910
    Etching
    15 1/2 x 11 in. (39.37 x 27.94 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 286
    $512≈ £405≈ €468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Edward S. Curtis, North Pueblo at Taos, 1925, Large-format photogravure
    North Pueblo at Taos, 1925
    Etching
    11 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (27.94 x 39.37 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 289
    $307≈ £243≈ €281Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Edward S. Curtis, An Offering At The Waterfall - Nambé, 1925, Large-format photogravure
    An Offering At The Waterfall - Nambé, 1925
    Etching
    11 1/2 x 15 5/8 in. (29.2 x 39.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 290
    $512≈ £405≈ €468Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Edward S. Curtis, The Blackfoot Country, 1926, Large-format photogravure
    The Blackfoot Country, 1926
    Etching
    11 3/8 x 15 1/2 in. (28.91 x 39.37 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 291
    $768≈ £607≈ €703Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
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.

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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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