CURTIS, Edward (1868-1952).13 volume photogravures of Native American subjects, incl. Chief Joseph.
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Nov 30, 2023
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Lot Description
CURTIS, Edward (1868-1952).13 volume photogravures of Native American subjects, incl. Chief Joseph.
Joseph-Nez Percé, 1903. Van gelder paper. Image: 7 3/8 x 4 3/4in. (18.73 x 12.06cm.) sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (31.75 x 24.13cm.) Top edge partially affixed to board.
Lahla ("Willow") - Taos, 1905. Vellum. Image: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (19.05 x 13.97cm.) sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4in. (31.75 x 23.495cm.) Top edge partially affixed to board.
A Santa Ana Man, Vellum. 1925. Image: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (19.05 x 13.97cm.) sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4in. (31.75 x 23.31cm.) Top edge partially affixed to board.
Jemez Houses, 1925. Vellum. Image: 5 1/2 x 7 1/2in. (13.97 x 19.05cm.)
sheet: 9 1/4 x 12 1/2in. (23.495 x 31.75cm.) Top edge partially affixed to board.
Ga Askidi, Zahadolzha Haschelti-Navajo, 1904. Tissue. Image: 7 1/4 x 5 3/8in. (18.41 x 13.65cm.)
sheet: 8 1/4 x 6in. (20.95 x 15.24cm.) Top edge partially affixed to board.
Cheyenne Woman, 1925. Vellum. Image: 7 1/4 x 4 1/2in. (18.41 x 11.43cm.) sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (31.75 x 24.13cm.) Top edge partially affixed to board.
Kayati-Sia, 1925. Van gelder paper. Image: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (19.05 x 13.97cm.) sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4in. (31.75 x 23.495cm.) Top edge partially taped to board.
Gyalkum-Koskimo, 1914. Van gelder paper. Image: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2in. (19.05 x 13.97cm.) sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (31.75 x 23.31cm.)
Not Indian - Flathead, 1910. Vellum. Image: 7 1/4 x 5in. (19.05 x 13.97cm.) sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (31.75 x 24.13m.)
Hope - Jemez, 1925. Vellum. Image: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (19.05 x 13.97cm.)
sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (31.75 x 24.13cm.)
Before the Final Journey, 1910. Tissue. Image: 5 1/4 x 7 1/4in. (13.33 x 18.41cm.) Corners affixed to board.
Cayuse Mother and Child, 1910. Vellum. Image: 7 1/4 x 4 3/4in. (18.41 x 12.06cm.) sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (31.75 x 24.13cm.)
Nakoaktok Chief and Copper, 1914. Tissue. Image: 7 3/4 x 5 3/4in. (19.68 x 14.60cm.) sheet: 9 x 6/12in. (22.86 x 16.51cm.) Top edge partially affixed to board.
Together, 13 volume photogravures. Condition generally very good.
[With:] 16 plates from The North American Indian portfolios from Beaux Arts. Each image: 8 3/4 x 13 3/4in., sheet 14 x 18in. Plates include:
9. The Storm-Apache
207. Piegan Encampment
188. In a Piegan Lodge
28. Canon de Chelly-Navaho (Two copies)
255. The Rush Gatherer - Kutenai (Two copies)
633. A Painted Tipi-Assiniboin (Two copies)
672. The Old Cheyenne (Two copies)
672. The Rush Gatherer - Arikara
329. Painting a Hat - Nakoaktok
114. On the Little Bid Horn - Apsaroke (Two copies)
249. Duck Hunter
[Also with:] 7 plates from The North American Indian portfolios from Imaginus. Each image: 9 3/4 x 13 3/4in., sheet 14 x 18in. Plates include:
694. Woman and Child- Nunivak
256. Chief Joseph-Nez Perce
565. A Feast Day at Acoma (Two copies)
471. A Smoky Day at the Sugar Bowl-Hupa
349. The Fire-Drill-Koskimo
637. A Blackfoot Travois
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from the Collection of Stanley B. Slocum
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