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Lot 580
CURTIS, Edward S. (1868-1952), photographer. Canyon de Chelly.
Sale 2057 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography
Oct 25, 2024 10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati

Estimate
$3,000 - 4,000
Lot Description
CURTIS, Edward S. (1868-1952), photographer. Canyon de Chelly.

Approx. 5 x 7 in. silver nitrate photograph, signed lower right in ink, "Curtis." Housed in original arts and crafts gesso and wood batwing frame, 11 x 13 in.

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.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Private Collection of Bob and Emily Vincent, Scottsdale, AZ
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