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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, Untitled, THE OLDEST MAN OF NOOTKA; A NOOTKA WOMAN; HAIYAHL-NOOTKA; A NOOTKA MAN and A HAIDA OF KUNG; FIVE WORKS, portfolio photogravure plates, from "The North American Indian
    Untitled
    Photograph
    15 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1609
    $1,400≈ £700≈ €1,040HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,600–2,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  2. Edward S. Curtis, An Oasis in the Badlands, Platinum print, signed lower right, with 1905 copyright blindstamp
    An Oasis in the Badlands
    Photograph
    9 1/2 in. x 12 1/2 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1610
    $6,500≈ £3,252≈ €4,829HammerSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. Edward S. Curtis, The Vanishing Race, orotone
    The Vanishing Race
    orotone
    14 x 17 inches
    Coeur d'Alene Art Auction · · Lot 29
    $14,560≈ £8,299≈ €12,040Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Coeur d'Alene Art Auction ↗
  4. Edward S. Curtis, The Maid of Dreams, 1909, toned silver photograph on paper
    The Maid of Dreams, 1909
    Photograph · Paper
    19.7 x 14.6 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 201
    CA$1,610≈ $1,232≈ £725≈ €1,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$3,000–4,000View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  5. Edward S. Curtis, Charlie Wood - Kobuk, 1928, photogravure on paper
    Charlie Wood - Kobuk, 1928
    Etching · Paper
    38.7 x 29.2 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 202
    CA$413Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$500–700View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗
  6. Edward S. Curtis, Achomawi Basket-Maker, 1923, Large-format photogravure on Japanese vellum; titled and signed within the plate
    Achomawi Basket-Maker, 1923
    Photograph · Other support
    11 7/8 x 15 3/8 in. (30.2 x 39.0 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Edward S. Curtis, Shatíla – Pomo, 1924, Large-format photogravure on Japanese tissue; titled and signed within the plate
    Shatíla – Pomo, 1924
    Photograph
    15 1/8 x 11 3/16 in. (38.3 x 28.4 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 254
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Edward S. Curtis, A Yaudanchi Yokuts Woman, 1924, Large-format photogravure on Japanese tissue; titled and signed within the plate
    A Yaudanchi Yokuts Woman, 1924
    Photograph
    15 1/16 x 11 5/8 in. (38.3 x 29.5 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 255
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Edward S. Curtis, Lucero - Santo Domingo, 1925, Large-format photogravure on Van Gelder paper; titled and signed within the plate
    Lucero - Santo Domingo, 1925
    Photograph · Paper
    15 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (39.4 x 29.2 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 256
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Edward S. Curtis, Watching for Salmon - Hupa, c. 1923, Gelatin silver border print
    Watching for Salmon - Hupa, c. 1923
    Photograph
    7 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (19.4 x 14.3 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 80
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
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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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