Lot 574
CURTIS, Edward S. (1868-1952), photographer. At the Old Well in Acoma.
Sale 2057 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography
Oct 25, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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$3,000 -
5,000
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$7,620
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Lot Description
CURTIS, Edward S. (1868-1952), photographer. At the Old Well in Acoma.
8 x 10 in. orotone. Housed in original arts and crafts gesso and wood batwing frame. Signed by Curtis lower left in negative.
Provenance: Gifted by Edward Curtis to the consignor's family, who resided in Seattle, Washington and lived across the street from Curtis. The consignor relates that Curtis came over many Christmases, gifting the family with a new image each year. The consignor's grandmother was also photographed by Curtis as a child, and her portrait is offered as Lot 583 in the current auction.
Private Collection of Bob and Emily Vincent, Scottsdale, AZ
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