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Premier Auction | Session III

Sat, Dec 7, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1736

Edward Sherrif Curtis

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
(American, 1868-1952)Na Nuu-Chah-Nulth Man with Harpoon, c. 1910, unsigned, gelatin silver print, 14 x 11 in. (sheet); modern carved wood frame, 22-1/2 x 19-1/2 in.; together with Hano and Walpi Girls Wearing Atoo, inscribed "From Copyright Photograph 1921 by E.S.Curtis", also inscribed with title, photogravure on paper, 7-1/4 x 5-1/2 in. (image); modern wood frame, 15 x 12 in.; Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Condition

silver print with foxing, un-spot retouched white spots scattered throughout right side of image, hinged with archival tape to mat board, some wear at edges of print, some surface wear; frame in good condition; photogravure with toning, hinged to backing board, wear at edges not visible under mat; frame with wear and numerous surface abrasions