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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, The Vanishing Race, orotone
    The Vanishing Race
    orotone
    11 x 14 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 152
    $7,020≈ £4,558≈ €5,294Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  2. Edward S. Curtis, Maid of Dreams, 1909, Warm-toned platinum-palladium print
    Maid of Dreams, 1909
    Photograph
    7 1/2 x 5in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5131
    $1,250≈ £821≈ €959Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Edward S. Curtis, Canon De Chelly Navajo #55/100, digital photograph print on paper
    Canon De Chelly Navajo #55/100
    Photograph · Paper
    24.1 x 31.8 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 243
    CA$211≈ $205≈ £135≈ €160Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$150–200View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  4. Edward S. Curtis, Selected Images, from The North American Indian, 1903; 1907(3), Four large-format photogravures
    Selected Images, from The North American Indian, 1903; 1907(3)
    Etching
    15 5/8 x 11 3/4in approx (3); 15 1/4 x 7 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5167
    $3,750≈ £2,314≈ €2,850Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Edward S. Curtis, A Jemez Fiscal, Plate 552, photogravure by Suffolk Engraving Company, Cambridge, Mass. From a photograph done in 1925 by E.S. Curtis
    A Jemez Fiscal
    Photograph
    21-1/2" x 17-3/4"
    James D. Julia · · Lot 1702
    $632≈ £401≈ €509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at James D. Julia ↗
  6. Edward S. Curtis, Geronimo – Apache, photogravure on Dutch van Gelder paper
    Geronimo – Apache
    Photograph · Paper
    15.5 x 10.5 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 202
    $5,850≈ £3,732≈ €4,795Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  7. Edward S. Curtis, Untitled - Dugout Canoe with Baskets and Paddle, photograph on paper
    Untitled - Dugout Canoe with Baskets and Paddle
    Photograph · Paper
    14 x 19 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 14
    CA$1,872≈ $1,822≈ £1,162≈ €1,452Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$2,500–3,500View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  8. Edward S. Curtis, Prayer to the Stars, 1906, toned photograph on paper
    Prayer to the Stars, 1906
    Photograph · Paper
    19 x 14 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 15
    CA$1,170≈ $1,139≈ £726≈ €908Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,500–2,000View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  9. Edward S. Curtis, Homeward #16/25, 1999, orotone photograph on glass
    Homeward #16/25, 1999
    Photograph · Other support
    19 x 24.1 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 17
    CA$585≈ $569≈ £363≈ €454Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$750–1,000View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  10. Edward S. Curtis, Fasting, 1907, photogravure on paper
    Fasting, 1907
    Etching · Paper
    18.4 x 13.3 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 19
    CA$176≈ $171≈ £109≈ €137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$200–250View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
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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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