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Photography • Native American Art • Emporium | April 23, 2026

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Beginning the day with Photography masterworks by William Klein, Horst P. Horst, Alfred Eisenstadt, Edward Weston, Carrie Mae Weems, Walker Evans, Berenice Abbott, Edward Weston and many others. Following are more than 60 lots of Native American pottery, baskets, weavings, carvings and jewelry, headlined by an important Naskapi doll with painted coat, a rare Chinookan bark shredder, a pair of Huron moose hoof needlecases, blackware by Maria Martinez, and a room sized Navajo weaving. Concluding the day are 115 lots of furniture, silver, porcelain, rugs and more.
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Lot 509

Carrie Mae Weems

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Bid
$1,500

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$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(New York/Oregon, born 1954)

Untitled (Woman and daughter with Makeup), 1990/2010, from the "Kitchen Table Series", signed and dated verso "Carrie M Weems. 2010," and editioned 75/100, gelatin silver print, sheet 14 x11 in., image 9-7/8 x 9-3/4 in., matted not framed, 20 x 16 in.

Provenance: The Conway Estate

Note: This print is one of a limited edition of 100 photographs hand printed from the original negative by Griffin Editions (New York City), and was produced exclusively for Light Work as part of the 2011 Master Print Edition. The lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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The Conway Estate

mounted to backing with archival corners, print in overall excellent condition, one tiny spot of accretion at upper right on door jamb, mat in good condition Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.