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, Wife of Modog Henry — Klamath, plate #445, 1923
    Wife of Modog Henry — Klamath, plate #445, 1923
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 595
    $438≈ £329≈ €394Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  2. Edward S. Curtis, Collection of six works from The North American Indian, photogravures on japan paper
    Collection of six works from The North American Indian
    Photograph · Paper
    7⅞ h x 5¼ w in (20 x 13 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 266
    $1,750≈ £1,285≈ €1,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Edward S. Curtis, Edward S Curtis (American, 1868
    Edward S Curtis (American, 1868
    Sworders · · Lot 52
    £260≈ $360≈ €309HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  4. Edward S. Curtis, Edward S Curtis (American, 1868
    Edward S Curtis (American, 1868
    Sworders · · Lot 54
    £280≈ $387≈ €332HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  5. Edward S. Curtis, Edward S Curtis (American, 1868
    Edward S Curtis (American, 1868
    Sworders · · Lot 55
    £280≈ $387≈ €332HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  6. Edward S. Curtis, Edward S Curtis (American, 1868
    Edward S Curtis (American, 1868
    Sworders · · Lot 60
    £280≈ $387≈ €332HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
  7. Edward S. Curtis, six works
    six works
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 80
    $500≈ £362≈ €423Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  8. Edward S. Curtis, White Shield — Arikara, 1908
    White Shield — Arikara, 1908
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 563
    $1,750≈ £1,235≈ €1,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  9. Edward S. Curtis, Little Hawk, 1908
    Little Hawk, 1908
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 564
    $715≈ £505≈ €586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
  10. Edward S. Curtis, four works
    four works
    Toomey & Co. · · Lot 567
    $520≈ £367≈ €426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
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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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