Edward S. curtis collection
Edward S. Curtis At the Gateway - Acoma Gelatin SIlver [1904] 17 7/8” x 13 3/8” Image is dry-mounted to stiff board. Various scuffing and creases, primarily along edges from general wear. Some noticeable dust spots on negative. Information wirtten in pencil on verso. Blindstamp: “Copyrighted 1904 By E.S. Curtis”
Edward S. Curtis Ga askidi - Navaho Platinum [1904] 5 3/4� x 7 5/8� Image dry-mounted at corners to matte paper. Title and date written in pencil on verso. Information written in pencil on verso.
Edward S. Curtis Untitled (Hopi Man) Platinum [1904] 10 15/16” x 14 3/8” An exceptional early portrait of a Hopi Man gazing intently into Curtis’ camera. An extremely rich and beautiful impression. A rare, and possibly unique, Curtis-toned platinum print. This exceptional vintage Curtis print is from Edward Curtis’ personal collection, passed on to his daughter Beth upon his death in 1952. Signature in ink on recto. Image is unmounted. Blindstamp: “Copyrighted 1904 By E. S. Curtis”
Edward S. Curtis An Oasis in the Badlands Platinum (Handcolored) [1905]
Edward S. Curtis Nez Perce Brave Platinum [1905]
Edward S. Curtis The Guard at Estufa Platinum [1905] 12 1/8” x 16 1/4” Image is dry-mounted to matte paper, cut to match size of image. Print in excellent condition. Negative information and title written in pen on verso. Written in pencil on verso, “This __ ex-collection Beth Curtis Magnusson.” Signature and blindstamp on bottom recto.
Edward S. Curtis Untitled (Man Kneeling by Pool) Platinum [Date Unknown] 7 1/2” x 5 7/8” Signature written in ink on recto. Image is dry-mounted to matte paper. Blindstamp: “Copyrighted 1905 By E.S. Curtis”
Edward S. Curtis Before the Storm Platinum [1906] 12 1/4� x 16 3/16� Image is unmounted. Mount residue on verso. Signature in ink on recto.
Edward S. Curtis The Piki Maker Platinum [1906] 12” x 16 5/16” Image is dry-mounted to vintage board. Oxidation around the borders. Blindstamp: “Copyrighted 1906 By E.S. Curtis”
Edward S. Curtis With Her Proudly Decked Horse Cyanotype [1910] 8� x 6� Image has rough edges, like it was torn instead of cut. Two creases cross the image vertically. Notations written in pencil on verso. Image is unmounted.
Edward S. Curtis [1868–1952] Skidi and Wichita Dancers Plate Cover [1927] 7 1/2” x 5 1/2” Image is dry-mounted to vintage envelope. Many historical stains—primarily finger prints. Title, date, negative information, copyright information written in pen on recto.
Edward S. Curtis Skidi and Wichita Dancers Photogravure [1927] 7 1/2” x 5 1/2” Paper at bottom has evidence of being removed from the binding of a book—torn edge and holes. Very slight bend/crease on right side, top of paper. Vintage spotting scatted on verso. Notations on verso. Image is unmounted.