CURTIS, Edward (1868-1952). A group of 15 photogravures from the North American Indian.
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CURTIS, Edward (1868-1952). A group of 15 photogravures from the North American Indian.
15 photogravures, comprising:
3 portfolio photogravures on tissue paper, including the following titles: Ambrosio Martinez - San Juan. (Plate 596, portfolio 17). -- Oyí"-Tsa" ("Duck White"), Summer Cacique of Santa Clara. (Plate 601, portfolio 17). -- San Ildefonso Pottery. (Plate 587, portfolio 17).
[With:] 1 portfolio photogravure on Japon vellum, entitled Cochiti and Sia Pottery. (Plate 554, portfolio 16).
[With:] 3 volume photogravures, each matted and framed (unexamined outside frames). The photogravures appear to be on tissue, and include the following titles: Ts!é-ka ("Douglas Spruce Leaf"), Cacique of San Juan. (Volume 17). -- Póse-a ye ("Dew Moving"), Profile - Nambé. (Volume 17). -- A Santo Domingo Man. (Volume 16).
[With:] 8 volume photogravures, each matted and framed (unexamined outside frames). The photogravures appear to be on either Japon vellum or Van Gelder paper, and include the following titles: Zuni Pottery. (Volume 17). -- Laguna Water Jar. (Volume 16). -- Cleaning What - San Juan. (Volume 17). -- Ká'yati - Sia. (Volume 16). -- A Sia Man. (Volume 16). -- Zuni Water Carriers. (Volume 17). -- Isleta Kiva. (Volume 16). -- Mission and Church at Acoma. (Volume 16).
Together, 15 photogravures with copyright dates between 1903-1925. Portfolio images approx. 11 3/8 x 15 3/8 in. Volume images approx. 7 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. Each print is matted and framed (unexamined outside frame). Condition overall good. Some with toning. Some tissue examples with corner wear.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
From the Collection of Dr. Martin Gingras, Rochester, New York
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