Native American Art | June 26, 2025
Thu, Jun 26, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 514
Lee Moorhouse Umatilla Platinum Print
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$200
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
circa 1900, inscribed verso "Queen Edna-Rash-Ra/American Indian by Lee Moorhouse/ca. 1900/(platinum print)", 8 x 6 in.; natural brown wood frame, 15-1/2 x 13-1/4 in.; together with an illegibly signed photo of a Cree Indian Chief, possibly a platinum print on heavy paper, 8-1/2 x 6-3/4 in.; natural brown wood frame, 15 x 13-1/2 in.
Note: Major Moorhouse (1850–1926) of Pendleton, Oregon, was an Indian agent on the Umatilla Reservation in Oregon. A large collection of his work is in the collection of the Special Collections & University Archives of the University of Oregon Libraries. According to the Archives, "From 1888 to 1916 he produced over 9,000 images which document urban, rural, and Native American life in the Columbia Basin, and particularly Umatilla County, Oregon. So extensive and revealing are Moorhouse’s images that his collection is one of the preeminent social history collections for Oregon." see https://scua.uoregon.edu/repositories/2/resources/3331
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the first hinged to mat verso, glue remnants on back, surface in good condition; frame with wear; the second hinged in to back of mat, inscribed in ball point pen within image recto "Cree Indian Chief", otherwise good condition overall; frame with wear 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.
