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Photographer, Painter, b. 1868 - d. 1952

Artist Edward Sheriff Curtis, born in 1868, was an American photographer and ethnologist known for books and photographs of American Indian culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Fascinated by photography in his teens, Curtis built his first camera shortly before moving to the Seattle area in 1887. His portrait of Chief Seattle's daughter won a contest gaining the attention of scientists launching expeditions to study Native tribes. Artist Edward Sheriff Curtis joined a number of scientific expeditions and made his career as an authority on Native American culture.

Renewed interest in the culture sparked a resurgence in the enthusiasm for Edward Sheriff Curtis photography. Many of Edward Curtis' photos for sale and his books are valued for their gritty documentation and preservation of the unspoiled culture of Native Americans. Find portrait photography for sale online and at auction to add to your art and photography collection.

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  • Edward Curtis, Folio - Sitting Bear - Arikara
    May. 10, 2025

    Edward Curtis, Folio - Sitting Bear - Arikara

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    This moving photogravure in folio size is from Edward Curtis's The North American Indian being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Edited by Frederick Webb Hodge. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. Field Research conducted under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan. The work was published in 1909 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). The photogravures depict Native Americans from the Mandan, Arikara, and Atsina cultures. Curtis's work was a remarkable record of native American life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. W. H. Holmes, Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1910, stated that this "publication should last for a thousand years." The North American Indian was referred to as “the most gigantic undertaking since the making of the King James Edition of the Bible” and containing “the most exquisite book art of our time.” Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ultimately historian of the American West. He travelled extensively for three decades living with the Native American tribes. He immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. He detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives.

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  • Edward Curtis, Folio - Camp in the Cottonwoods - Cheyenne
    May. 10, 2025

    Edward Curtis, Folio - Camp in the Cottonwoods - Cheyenne

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    This moving photogravure in folio size is from Edward Curtis's The North American Indian being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Edited by Frederick Webb Hodge. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. Field Research conducted under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan. The work was published in 1911 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). The photogravures depict Native Americans from the Piegan, Cheyenne, and Arapaho cultures. Curtis's work was a remarkable record of native American life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. W. H. Holmes, Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1910, stated that this "publication should last for a thousand years." The North American Indian was referred to as “the most gigantic undertaking since the making of the King James Edition of the Bible” and containing “the most exquisite book art of our time.” Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ultimately historian of the American West. He travelled extensively for three decades living with the Native American tribes. He immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. He detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives.

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  • Edward Curtis Photogravure "Qahatika Girl"
    May. 09, 2025

    Edward Curtis Photogravure "Qahatika Girl"

    Est: $700 - $1,050

    Edward Sheriff Curtis (American, 1868-1952). "Qahatika Girl" photogravure, copyright 1907. Edition 194 of 228. Title, artist's name, date, and edition number printed below image. Artist's watermark at bottom of paper. Reprinted by Classic Gravure Company, Santa Fe, New Mexico, ca. 1980. An evocative photogravure by Edward Curtis, titled "Qahatika Girl." One of Curtis's most breathtaking and iconic portraits, the child gazes directly at the viewer, her large, dark eyes and smooth complexion crowned by a centrally-parted coiffure and wrapped in a light cloth that frames her face, focusing all attention on her haunting stare. The Qahatika inhabited one of the most unforgiving regions of the Arizona desert. Curtis was deeply impressed by their ability to thrive in such an arid and desolate environment. Size of print: 12.25" W x 17.5" H (31.1 cm x 44.4 cm); of paper: 17.75" W x 22.25" H (45.1 cm x 56.5 cm); of frame: 29.5" W x 35.5" H (74.9 cm x 90.2 cm) "Qahatika Girl" was part of Edward Curtis' epic 20 volume project to document Native Americans threatened by Westward expansion in the United States entitled "The North American Indian" (1907-1930) - a masterwork that experts have estimated would cost more than $35 million to create today. To learn more about Curtis' impressive undertaking, please read Gilbert King's article in Smithsonian Magazine. It opens as follows, with King brilliantly capturing Curtis' urgency and steadfast work ethic to document the indigenous peoples before expansion would potentially eclipse their cultures, "Year after year, he packed his camera and supplies - everything he'd need for months - and traveled by foot and by horse deep into the Indian territories. At the beginning of the 20th century, Edward S. Curtis worked in the belief that he was in a desperate race against time to document, with film, sound and scholarship, the North American Indian before white expansion and the federal government destroyed what remained of their natives' way of life. For thirty years, with the backing of men like J. Pierpont Morgan and former president Theodore Roosevelt, but at great expense to his family life and his health, Curtis lived among dozens of native tribes, devoting his life to his calling until he produced a definitive and unparalleled work, The North American Indian. The New York Herald hailed as 'the most ambitious enterprise in publishing since the production of the King James Bible.'" ("Edward Curtis' Epic Project to Photograph Native Americans" by Gilbert King - Smithsonian Magazine March 21, 2012) While Curtis has had his critics who have claimed that he romanticized the natives' existence, others have argued that he was ahead of his time and depicted them with dignity and respect. In her book entitled, "Shadow Catcher: The Life and Work of Edward S. Curtis" (Bison Books, 2005) Laurie Lawlor wrote, "When judged by the standards of his time, Curtis was far ahead of his contemporaries in sensitivity, tolerance and openness to Native American cultures and ways of thinking. He sought to observe and understand by going directly into the field." This photogravure was reprinted by Classic Gravure Company in Santa Fe, New Mexico. During a 1972 auction, Classic Gravure acquired the original copper plates of Curtis's work from Charles E. Lauriat & Company in Boston. The company soon planned a reprint of Curtis's work that would be significantly more grand and close to the original than previous reprints. Excitingly, the company was being encouraged in this endeavor by Curtis's daughters Florence and Beth. Beaumont Newhall of Eastman House and Fred Eggan, an anthropologist, were recruited to write new introductions. The quality of the planned Classic Gravure edition might be fairly compared to Curtis's. The larger images would be reproduced on handmade acid-free paper containing Edward Curtis's signature as watermark, the leather portfolios holding them were to be gold-stamped, letterpress printing on archival paper would comprise the text volumes. Provenance: private Louisville, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Solis collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired September 6, 1998 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #189986

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  • EDWARD S CURTIS' "THE BLANKET WEAVER" PRINT
    May. 08, 2025

    EDWARD S CURTIS' "THE BLANKET WEAVER" PRINT

    Est: -

    IN GREAT CONDITION

    3 b's auction
  • EDWARD S CURTIS' "RUSH GATHERER-KUTENAI" PRINT
    May. 08, 2025

    EDWARD S CURTIS' "RUSH GATHERER-KUTENAI" PRINT

    Est: -

    IN GREAT CONDITION

    3 b's auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Group of Three Photogravures: Pacific Northwest Masks
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Group of Three Photogravures: Pacific Northwest Masks

    Est: $400 - $600

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Group of Three Photogravures: Pacific Northwest Masks Masked Dancer - Cowichan, 1912 photogravure on Japanese vellum titled in plate, lower left: MASKED DANCER - COWICHAN inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1912 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. (18.4 x 9.8 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm.) Sisiutl - Qagyuhl, 1914 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: SISIUTL - QAGYUHL inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1914 by E.S. Curtis 5 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (14.3 x 19.1 cm.), sheet: 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm.) Átlumhl - Koskimo, 1914 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: ÁTLUMHL - KOSKIMO* inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1914 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (19.1 x 13.7 cm.), sheet: 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (31.4 x 24.1 cm.)

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Great Plains Male Portraits + Author's Camp
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Great Plains Male Portraits + Author's Camp

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Group of Four Photogravures: Great Plains Male Portraits + Author's Camp On Top - Apsaroke, 1908 photogravure on Japanese vellum titled in plate, lower left: ON TOP - APSAROKE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. (18.4 x 9.8 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm.) Running Fisher - Atsina, 1908 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to contemporary, archival paper titled in plate, lower left: RUNNING FISHER - ATSINA inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis 7 3/8 x 3 7/8 in. (18.7 x 9.8 cm.), sheet: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm.) A Ponca Dancer photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: A PONCA DANCER inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1927 by E.S. Curtis 7 3/8 x 5 5/8 in. (18.7 x 14.3 cm.), sheet: 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (31.4 x 24.1 cm.) Author's Temporary Camp, 1910 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: AUTHOR'S TEMPORARY CAMP inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1910 by E.S. Curtis 8 3/8 x 6 in. (21.3 x 15.2 cm.), sheet: 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (31.4 x 24.1 cm.)

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Pacific Northwest + Great Plains Male Portraits
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Pacific Northwest + Great Plains Male Portraits

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Group of Four Photogravures: Pacific Northwest + Great Plains Male Portraits A Young Umatilla, 1910 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted on contemporary, archival board titled in plate, lower left: A YOUNG UMATILLA inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1910 by E.S. Curtis 8 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (20.6 x 13.3 cm.), board: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm.) Kekuhtlala - Koeksotenok, 1914 photogravure on Japanese vellum titled in plate, lower left: KEKUHTLALA - KOEKSOTENOK inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1914 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (19.1 x 13.3 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm.) Hunts to Die - Apsaroke, 1908 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: HUNTS TO DIE - APSAROKE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis 8 1/4 x 6 in. (21 x 15.2 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm.) A Mixed-blood Coast Pomo, 1924 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: A MIXED-BLOOD COAST POMO inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1924 by E.S. Curtis 8 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (21 x 15.9 cm.), sheet: 12 x 8 3/4 in. (30.5 x 22.2 cm.)

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Pacific Northwest Masks + Architecture
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Pacific Northwest Masks + Architecture

    Est: $600 - $900

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Group of Four Photogravures: Pacific Northwest Masks + Architecture Wáswaslikyi - Qagyuhl, 1914 photogravure on Japanese vellum titled in plate, lower left: WÁSWASLIKYI - QAGYUHL* inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1914 by E.S. Curtis chop in upper margin: UVINERSITY OF OREGON LIBRARY EUGENE, OREGON 7 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (19.1 x 14.6 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm.) The Octopus Hunter - Qagyuhl, 1914 photogravure on Japanese vellum titled in plate, lower left: THE OCTOPUS HUNTER - QAGYUHL* inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1914 by E.S. Curtis chop in upper margin: UVINERSITY OF OREGON LIBRARY EUGENE, OREGON 7 5/8 x 5 1/2 in. (19.4 x 14 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm.) Qunhulahl - Qagyuhl, 1914 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: QUNHULAHL - QAGYUHL inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1914 by E.S. Curtis 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (14 x 19.1 cm.), sheet: 9 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. (24.1 x 31.4 cm.) A House-front - Awaitlala, 1914 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: A HOUSE-FRONT - AWAITLALA inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1914 by E.S. Curtis 5 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (14.3 x 19.1 cm.), sheet: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (24.1 x 31.8 cm.)

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Navajo Masks + Hand-colored Contents of Bundle of Númak-Máhana - Mandan
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Navajo Masks + Hand-colored Contents of Bundle of Númak-Máhana - Mandan

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Group of Four Photogravures: Navajo Masks + Hand-colored Contents of Bundle of Númak-Máhana - Mandan Nayénézganí - Navajo, 1904 photogravure on Japanese vellum titled in plate, lower left: NAYÉNÉZGANÍ - NAVAHO* inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1904 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (18.4 x 13.3 cm.), sheet: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm.), frame: 20 x 16 x 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 1.9 cm.) Tobadzíschíní - Navajo, 1904 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to contemporary, archival board titled in plate, lower left: TOBADZÍSCHÍNÍ - NAVAHO* inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1904 by E.S. Curtis 8 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (21.6 x 14.9 cm.), mount: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm.), frame: 20 x 16 x 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 1.9 cm.) Ga Askidi, Zahadolzhá, Haschélti - Navajo, 1904 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: GA' ASKIDI, ZAHADOLZHÁ, HASCHÉLTI - NAVAHO inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1904 by E.S. Curtis 7 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (18.7 x 13.7 cm.), sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 24.1 cm.), frame: 20 x 16 x 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 1.9 cm.) Contents of Bundle of Númak-Máhana - Mandan, 1908 hand-colored photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: CONTENTS OF BUNDLE OF NÚMAK-MÁHANA - MANDAN inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 14.9 cm.), sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 24.1 cm.), frame: 20 x 16 x 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 1.9 cm.)

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Five Photogravures: Great Plains + Pacific Northwest Male Portraits
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Five Photogravures: Great Plains + Pacific Northwest Male Portraits

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Five Photogravures: Great Plains + Pacific Northwest Male Portraits A Young Nez Perce, 1910 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: A YOUNG NEZ PERCE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1910 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/8 x 3 1/4 in. (18.1 x 8.3 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm.) Youth in Holiday Costume - Umatilla, 1910 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: YOUTH IN HOLIDAY COSTUME - UMATILLA inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1910 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/4 x 5 in. (18.4 x 12.7 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm.) Modern Dance Costume - Pawnee, 1927 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: MODERN DANCE COSTUME - PAWNEE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1927 by E.S. Curtis 7 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (18.7 x 14 cm.), sheet: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm.) Cayuse Youth, 1910 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: CAYUSE YOUTH inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1910 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/4 x 5 in. (18.4 x 12.7 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm.) Black Wolf - Cheyenne, 1927 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: BLACK WOLF-CHEYENNE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1927 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (19.1 x 14 cm.), sheet: 9 x 6 5/8 in. (22.9 x 16.8 cm.)

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Navajo Masks + Hand-colored Wishham Beadwork
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Group of Four Photogravures: Navajo Masks + Hand-colored Wishham Beadwork

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Group of Four Photogravures: Navajo Masks + Hand-colored Wishham Beadwork Nayénézganí - Navajo, 1904 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: NAYÉNÉZGANÍ - NAVAHO inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1904 by E.S. Curtis 8 1/4 x 6 in. (21 x 15.2 cm.), sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 24.1 cm.), frame: 20 x 16 x 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 1.9 cm.) Tobadzíschíní - Navajo, 1904 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to contemporary Rives BFK paper titled in plate, lower left: TOBADZÍSCHÍNÍ - NAVAHO inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1904 by E.S. Curtis 8 3/8 x 6 in. (21.3 x 15.2 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (31.1 x 23.5 cm.), frame: 20 x 16 x 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 1.9 cm.) Zahadolzhá - Navajo, 1904 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: ZAHADOLZHÁ - NAVAHO inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1904 by E.S. Curtis 8 3/8 x 6 in. (21.3 x 15.2 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm.), frame: 20 x 16 x 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 1.9 cm.) Wishham Beadwork, 1910 hand-colored photogravure on Japanese vellum titled in plate, lower left: WISHHAM BEADWORK inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1910 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/4 x 5 in. (18.4 x 12.7 cm.), sheet: 12 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (31.1 x 24.1 cm.), frame: 20 x 16 x 3/4 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 1.9 cm.)

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Rare Group of Four: Flute of the Gods + The Lookout, Crow (Montana) - Variant, Unpublished, photogravure
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Rare Group of Four: Flute of the Gods + The Lookout, Crow (Montana) - Variant, Unpublished, photogravure

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Rare Group of Four: Flute of the Gods + The Lookout, Crow (Montana) - Variant, Unpublished photogravure By the Arrow I Have Said It, 1909 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Japanese vellum titled in plate, lower left: "BY THE ARROW I HAVE SAID IT" inscribed in plate, lower left: Copyright 1909 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate lower right: GILBO & CO _ BKLYN, N.Y. 8 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. (21.6 x 14.3 cm.), sheet: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (31.8 x 24.1 cm.), frame: 20 ¾ x 16 ¾ x 3/4 in. (52.71 x 42.55 x 1.91 cm) Signal Fire to the Mountain God, 1909 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to vintage sheet inscribed in plate lower left: photogravure titled in plate, lower left: "SIGNAL FIRE TO THE MOUNTAIN GOD" inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1909 by E.S. Curtis 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (21.6 x 14.6 cm.), sheet: 12.6 x 9 1/2 in. (32.1 x 24.1 cm.), frame: 20 ¾ x 16 ¾ x 3/4 in. (52.71 x 42.55 x 1.91 cm) Ka-Yemo, 1909 photogravure proof on cold-pressed, vintage paper 8 3/8 x 5 1/8 in. (21.3 x 13 cm.), sheet: 11 x 9 1/4 in. (27.9 x 23.5 cm.), frame: 20 ¾ x 16 ¾ x 3/4 in. (52.71 x 42.55 x 1.91 cm) The Lookout, Crow (Montana) - Variant, Unpublished, 1905 photogravure on cold-pressed, vintage paper 5 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. (13.7 x 16.5 cm.), sheet: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (24.1 x 31.8 cm.), frame: 20 ¾ x 16 ¾ x 3/4 in. (52.71 x 42.55 x 1.91 cm)

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Group of Two Photogravures: Cowichan Warrior, 1912 + Oksoyadiw - Blackfoot, 1928
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Group of Two Photogravures: Cowichan Warrior, 1912 + Oksoyadiw - Blackfoot, 1928

    Est: $600 - $900

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Group of Two Photogravures: Cowichan Warrior, 1912 + Oksoyadiw - Blackfoot, 1928 Oksoyadiw - Blackfoot, 1928 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 639 titled in plate, lower left: OKSOYADIW - BLACKFOOT inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1928 by E. S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure Suffolk Eng. Co. Boston 15 1/2 x 11.6 in. (39.4 x 29.7 cm.), frame: 27.6 x 23 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (70.3 x 60.3 x 3.2 cm.) Cowichan Warrior, 1912 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder titled in plate, lower left: COWICHAN WARRIOR inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1912 by E.S. Curtis 7 1/4 x 5 in. (18.4 x 12.7 cm.), frame: 16 1/8 x 13 1/8 x 0 3/4 in. (41 x 33.3 x 1.9 cm.)

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Edward S. Curtis Studio Christmas Brochure, 1906
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Edward S. Curtis Studio Christmas Brochure, 1906

    Est: $500 - $700

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Edward S. Curtis Studio Christmas Brochure, 1906 offset lithograph, letterpress An East Mesa Girl, 1904 This is an extremely rare piece of ephemera from Curtis' Seattle studio from latter 1906. This brochure consists of two pages of text that advertise getting your portrait taken to give as Christmas gifts, in addition to the availability of prints of Native Americans that Curtis had taken up to that point as part of The North American Indian publishing project. It should be noted that 1906 was the year that J.P. Morgan committed to help finance The North American Indian set of books.

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  • Edward S. Curtis, The Morning Attack, 1907
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, The Morning Attack, 1907

    Est: $600 - $900

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) The Morning Attack, 1907 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 99 titled in plate, lower left: THE MORNING ATTACK inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1907 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Homeward, 1898
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Homeward, 1898

    Est: $400 - $600

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Homeward, 1898 photogravure on Japanese vellum inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 318 titled in plate, lower left: HOMEWARD inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1898 by E. S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Travaux - Piegan, 1900
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Travaux - Piegan, 1900

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Travaux - Piegan, 1900 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 193 titled in plate, lower left: TRAVAUX - PIEGAN inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1900 by E. S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Story Telling - Apache, 1908
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Story Telling - Apache, 1908

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Story Telling - Apache, 1908 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 11 titled in plate, lower left: STORY TELLING - APACHE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

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  • Edward S. Curtis, The Spirit of the Past - Apsaroke, 1908
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, The Spirit of the Past - Apsaroke, 1908

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) The Spirit of the Past - Apsaroke, 1908 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 122 titled in plate, lower left: THE SPIRIT OF THE PAST - APSAROKE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

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  • Edward S. Curtis, Snake Dancer in Costume, 1900
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Snake Dancer in Costume, 1900

    Est: $400 - $600

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Snake Dancer in Costume, 1900 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 430 titled in plate, lower left: SNAKE DANCER IN COSTUME inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1900 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure Suffolk Eng. Co. Boston

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, A Walpi Snake Priest, 1900
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, A Walpi Snake Priest, 1900

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) A Walpi Snake Priest, 1900 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 429 titled in plate, lower left: A WALPI SNAKE PRIEST inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1900 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure Suffolk Eng. Co. Boston

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Two Bear Woman - Piegan, 1911
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Two Bear Woman - Piegan, 1911

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Two Bear Woman - Piegan, 1911 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue mounted to Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 190 titled in plate, lower left: TWO BEAR WOMAN - PIEGAN inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1911 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Alchisé - Apache, 1903
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Alchisé - Apache, 1903

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Alchisé - Apache, 1903 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 5 titled in plate, lower left: ALCHISÉ - APACHE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1903 by E. S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Fish Shows - Apsaroke, 1908
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Fish Shows - Apsaroke, 1908

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Fish Shows - Apsaroke, 1908 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 135 titled in plate, lower left: FISH SHOWS - APSAROKE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Coups Well-Known - Apsaroke, 1908
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Coups Well-Known - Apsaroke, 1908

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Coups Well-Known - Apsaroke, 1908 photogravure on Japanese vellum inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 144 titled in plate, lower left: COUPS WELL-KNOWN - APSAROKE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, The Potter Mixing Clay, 1921
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, The Potter Mixing Clay, 1921

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) The Potter Mixing Clay, 1921 photogravure on Japanese vellum inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 419 titled in plate, lower left: THE POTTER MIXING CLAY inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1921 by E. S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure Suffolk Eng. Co. Boston

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Iron Breast - Piegan, 1900
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Iron Breast - Piegan, 1900

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Iron Breast - Piegan, 1900 photogravure on Japanese vellum inscribed upper left: Plate 206 titled lower left: IRON BREAST - PIEGAN plate signed lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1900 by E.S. Curtis inscribed lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son This image illustrates the regalia of a member of The Society of Bulls, which was an independent group of older men, formed around 1820 following a visionary dream. They wore elaborate buffalo-themed attire and performed a unique ceremonial dance reenacting the driving of a buffalo herd. During the ritual, they would lie near water like resting buffalo, while a young man "drove" them by mimicking hunting tactics—throwing stones, using smoke, and guiding them toward camp like real game. Once gathered, the man recounted his symbolic "hunt," and the Bulls sang and danced, imitating buffalo movements. Their last known performance occurred before 1845, ending after an elder named Sinopôkum collapsed and died during the ritual, which was seen as an ominous sign, and the ritual was never repeated. The Society of Bulls stands as a vivid example of how Plains tribes like the Piegan used ritual, performance, and spiritual symbolism to preserve cultural identity, transmit warrior values, and honor their deep connection to the buffalo.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Swallow Bird - Apsaroke, 1908
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Swallow Bird - Apsaroke, 1908

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Swallow Bird - Apsaroke, 1908 photogravure on Japanese vellum inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 134 titled in plate, lower left: SWALLOW BIRD - APSAROKE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, The Vanishing Race - Navajo, 1904
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, The Vanishing Race - Navajo, 1904

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) The Vanishing Race - Navajo, 1904 gelatin silver (border print) studio embossment at lower left margin: THE CURTIS STUDIO copyright embossment at lower left: ©E.S. CURTIS SEATTLE inscribed on original folder: The Vanishing Race "The Vanishing Race" served as the central visual metaphor for Edward Curtis's life's work—the belief that Native American cultures were fading away. Capturing and preserving these lifeways became his overarching mission. Curtis spent nearly four years seeking the right image to convey this idea, finally creating "The Vanishing Race" in 1904. At the time, it was by far his most popular photograph and remains a highly sought-after classic today. This particular example is a sepia-toned print on double-weight, matte surface gelatin silver paper is unique in that the two-toned border around the image was created in the darkroom, using printing masks and exposure to light, so that the border is part of the final printed presentation.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Acoma Water Girls, 1904
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Acoma Water Girls, 1904

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Acoma Water Girls, 1904 platinum print in negative at lower left: 324-04 Negative Date: 1904 Print Date: 1904 Acoma, Southwest Platinum prints, considered the pinnacle of photographic printing by many collectors, are relatively rare due to the process's cost and complexity. Edward Curtis embraced this medium more than most photographers, producing more platinum than silver prints for exhibition. Known for their rich blacks, soft highlights, and warm midtones, the platinum metal is essentially embedded into textured watercolor paper, enhancing their delicate, Pictorialist quality. Though Curtis made platinum prints of many different images, with some exceptions, only a handful of prints of each exist.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, The Vanishing Race, 1904
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, The Vanishing Race, 1904

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) The Vanishing Race - Navajo, 1904 orotone (vintage goldtone) signed in the negative at lower right: CURTIS in original period frame "The Vanishing Race" was the visual metaphor for the core conceptual underpinning of Curtis' life's work i.e., that Native Americans, as a culture, at least, were vanishing. It became Curtis' over-arching life goal to create a record of Native American lifeways before they disappeared forever. Curtis searched for an image to illustrate this idea for nearly four years before creating "The Vanishing Race" in 1904. A century ago, it was by far and away Curtis' most popular single image. Today it still remains a highly sought after and classic. This is an excellent example at 11" x 14" in a beautiful period frame.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, A Zuni Woman, 1903
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, A Zuni Woman, 1903

    Est: $600 - $900

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) A Zuni Woman, 1903 photogravure on Japanese vellum inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 614 titled in plate, lower left: A ZUNI WOMAN inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1903 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure Suffolk Eng. Co. Boston

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Nespilim Girl, 1905
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Nespilim Girl, 1905

    Est: $600 - $900

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Nespilim Girl, 1905 photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 245 titled in plate, lower left: NESPILIM GIRL inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1905 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Shot in the Hand - Apsaroke, 1908
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Shot in the Hand - Apsaroke, 1908

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Shot in the Hand (Maóhpísh) - Apsaroke, 1905 / 1908 photogravure on Japanese vellum inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 133 titled in plate, lower left: SHOT IN THE HAND - APSAROKE inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1908 by E.S. Curtis inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son abbreviated biography from Volume IV of The North American Indian Born around 1841, Shot In The Hand was a member of the Mountain Crow, Whistle Water clan, and Fox organization. In a bold attack, he charged a Piegan position and was shot down—twice. Despite injuries, he struck an enemy seven times during the fight. Red Cloud, an Ogalala chief who had done the same feat four times, challenged the Apsaroke to produce a man who could match him—thus, Shot In The Hand earned his name.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Untitled/Unpublished (Umatilla Maid), ca. 1905
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Untitled/Unpublished (Umatilla Maid), ca. 1905

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Untitled/Unpublished (Umatilla Maid), ca. 1905 platinum print Negative date: ca. 1905 Print date: ca. 1905 Umatilla, Northwest This photograph is of an Umatilla woman by a pool of water. Curtis frequently used water as a lyrical and compositional element in his photographs. It is estimated that as few as 1 in 500 Curtis prints are in platinum. In addition, this is an unpublished and untitled image making this vintage platinum print an excellent collector opportunity. Platinum prints, considered the pinnacle of photographic printing by many collectors, are relatively rare due to the process's cost and complexity. Edward Curtis embraced this medium more than most photographers, producing more platinum than silver prints for exhibition. Known for their rich blacks, soft highlights, and warm midtones, the platinum metal is essentially embedded into textured watercolor paper, enhancing their delicate, Pictorialist quality. Though Curtis made platinum prints of many different images, with some exceptions, only a handful of prints of each exist.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S. Curtis, Walvía ("Medicine Root") - Taos, 1905
    May. 07, 2025

    Edward S. Curtis, Walvía ("Medicine Root") - Taos, 1905

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Edward S. Curtis (1868 - 1952) Walvía ("Medicine Root") - Taos, 1905 photogravure on Holland Van Gelder inscribed in plate upper left: Plate 547 titled in plate lower left: WALVÍA ("MEDICINE ROOT") - TAOS inscribed in plate lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1905 by E.S.Curtis inscribed in plate lower right: Photogravure Sufflok Eng. Co. Cambridge Mass.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Edward S Curtis American 1868-1952 Photogravure Klickitat River Photograph
    May. 04, 2025

    Edward S Curtis American 1868-1952 Photogravure Klickitat River Photograph

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    Curtis, Edward S. (American 1868-1952) Photogravure "On Klickitat river (a)" Plate 289, Portfolio 8 © 1910. photogravure by John Andrew and Son. Edward Curtis employed an unusually wide variety of photographic processes. The vast majority of Curtis' prints (approximately 98%) were printed as photogravures and virtually all these were produced for his magnum opus The North American Indian. Weight: Approx. 8 lbs Measurements: Approx. Image 15.5" x 11.25", Framed 25.75" x 23" Condition: Print has some fading in areas. Frame has light display wear. (WSL). Domestic Shipping:$

    Carnegie's Auction Gallery
  • Edward Curtis, Folio - Yellow Kidney - Piegan
    May. 03, 2025

    Edward Curtis, Folio - Yellow Kidney - Piegan

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    This moving photogravure in folio size is from Edward Curtis's The North American Indian being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Edited by Frederick Webb Hodge. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. Field Research conducted under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan. The work was published in 1911 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). The photogravures depict Native Americans from the Piegan, Cheyenne, and Arapaho cultures. Curtis's work was a remarkable record of native American life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. W. H. Holmes, Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1910, stated that this "publication should last for a thousand years." The North American Indian was referred to as “the most gigantic undertaking since the making of the King James Edition of the Bible” and containing “the most exquisite book art of our time.” Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ultimately historian of the American West. He travelled extensively for three decades living with the Native American tribes. He immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. He detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Edward Curtis, Folio - Atsina Chiefs
    May. 03, 2025

    Edward Curtis, Folio - Atsina Chiefs

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    This moving photogravure in folio size is from Edward Curtis's The North American Indian being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Edited by Frederick Webb Hodge. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. Field Research conducted under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan. The work was published in 1909 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). The photogravures depict Native Americans from the Mandan, Arikara, and Atsina cultures. Curtis's work was a remarkable record of native American life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. W. H. Holmes, Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1910, stated that this "publication should last for a thousand years." The North American Indian was referred to as “the most gigantic undertaking since the making of the King James Edition of the Bible” and containing “the most exquisite book art of our time.” Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ultimately historian of the American West. He travelled extensively for three decades living with the Native American tribes. He immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. He detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Edward Curtis, Folio - Acoma Water Girls
    May. 03, 2025

    Edward Curtis, Folio - Acoma Water Girls

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    This moving photogravure in folio size is from Edward Curtis's The North American Indian being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Edited by Frederick Webb Hodge. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. Field Research conducted under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan. The work was published in 1926 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). The photogravures depict Native Americans from the Tiwa and Keres cultures. Curtis's work was a remarkable record of native American life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. W. H. Holmes, Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1910, stated that this "publication should last for a thousand years." The North American Indian was referred to as “the most gigantic undertaking since the making of the King James Edition of the Bible” and containing “the most exquisite book art of our time.” Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ultimately historian of the American West. He travelled extensively for three decades living with the Native American tribes. He immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. He detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Edward Curtis - Arikara Summer Home
    May. 03, 2025

    Edward Curtis - Arikara Summer Home

    Est: $200 - $400

    This moving photogravure in quarto size is from Edward Curtis's The North American Indian being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Edited by Frederick Webb Hodge. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. Field Research conducted under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan. The work was published in 1909 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). The photogravures depict Native Americans from the Mandan, Arikara, and Atsina cultures. Curtis's work was a remarkable record of native American life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. W. H. Holmes, Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1910, stated that this "publication should last for a thousand years." The North American Indian was referred to as “the most gigantic undertaking since the making of the King James Edition of the Bible” and containing “the most exquisite book art of our time.” Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ultimately historian of the American West. He travelled extensively for three decades living with the Native American tribes. He immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. He detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Edward Curtis - Pair of Photogravures of Arikara Medicine Ceremony (Night Men Dancing & The Buffalo Dancing)
    May. 03, 2025

    Edward Curtis - Pair of Photogravures of Arikara Medicine Ceremony (Night Men Dancing & The Buffalo Dancing)

    Est: $300 - $600

    This moving photogravure in quarto size is from Edward Curtis's The North American Indian being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Edited by Frederick Webb Hodge. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. Field Research conducted under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan. The work was published in 1909 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). The photogravures depict Native Americans from the Mandan, Arikara, and Atsina cultures. Curtis's work was a remarkable record of native American life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. W. H. Holmes, Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1910, stated that this "publication should last for a thousand years." The North American Indian was referred to as “the most gigantic undertaking since the making of the King James Edition of the Bible” and containing “the most exquisite book art of our time.” Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ultimately historian of the American West. He travelled extensively for three decades living with the Native American tribes. He immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. He detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Edward Curtis - Arikara Corn Ceremony - Bearing out the Osiers
    May. 03, 2025

    Edward Curtis - Arikara Corn Ceremony - Bearing out the Osiers

    Est: $200 - $400

    This moving photogravure in quarto size is from Edward Curtis's The North American Indian being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Edited by Frederick Webb Hodge. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. Field Research conducted under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan. The work was published in 1909 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). The photogravures depict Native Americans from the Mandan, Arikara, and Atsina cultures. Curtis's work was a remarkable record of native American life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. W. H. Holmes, Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1910, stated that this "publication should last for a thousand years." The North American Indian was referred to as “the most gigantic undertaking since the making of the King James Edition of the Bible” and containing “the most exquisite book art of our time.” Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ultimately historian of the American West. He travelled extensively for three decades living with the Native American tribes. He immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. He detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Edward Curtis - The Enchanted Mesa
    May. 03, 2025

    Edward Curtis - The Enchanted Mesa

    Est: $200 - $400

    This moving photogravure in quarto size is from Edward Curtis's The North American Indian being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Edited by Frederick Webb Hodge. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt. Field Research conducted under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan. The work was published in 1926 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). The photogravures depict Native Americans from the Tiwa and Keres cultures. Curtis's work was a remarkable record of native American life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. W. H. Holmes, Chief of the Bureau of American Ethnology in 1910, stated that this "publication should last for a thousand years." The North American Indian was referred to as “the most gigantic undertaking since the making of the King James Edition of the Bible” and containing “the most exquisite book art of our time.” Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) was an American photographer and ultimately historian of the American West. He travelled extensively for three decades living with the Native American tribes. He immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. He detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. The North American Indian. Being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Norwood, MA: The Plimpton Press, 1924. Volume XIV.
    May. 01, 2025

    CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. The North American Indian. Being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Norwood, MA: The Plimpton Press, 1924. Volume XIV.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. The North American Indian. Being a Series of Volumes Picturing and Describing the Indians of the United States and Alaska. Norwood, MA: The Plimpton Press, 1924. Volume XIV. Unbound. One volume. 4to (12 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.). Illustrated with 68 (of 75) sepia-toned photogravure plates on Japanese vellum. Accompanied by 2 duplicates on Van Gelder paper. This lot is located in Cincinnati.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. 3 works, including two platinum photographs of a Native American subjects.
    May. 01, 2025

    CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. 3 works, including two platinum photographs of a Native American subjects.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. 3 works, including two platinum photographs of a Native American subjects. Leschi. Signed lower left in the negative by Curtis. 7 5/8 x 5 7/8 in. platinum photograph partially tipped on sheet. -- An Ostoho Cowboy - Apache. Copyrighted lower left by E.S. Curtis, 1903. 8 x 5 1/2 in. platinum photograph (sight), matted and framed, 13 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. [With:] Bird on the Ground - Apsaroke. No. 59/228. Photogravure reproduction. 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (image), matted and framed, 16 x 18 in.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. Three Chiefs - Piegan.
    May. 01, 2025

    CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. Three Chiefs - Piegan.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    CURTIS, Edward S (1868-1952), photographer. Three Chiefs - Piegan. 11 5/8 x 15 5/8 in. platinum photograph (sight), housed in 17 1/4 x 21 1/4 in. frame. Appears to be signed by Curtis lower right. This lot is located in Cincinnati.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
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