Lot 15
  • 15

Edward S. Curtis

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Edward S. Curtis
  • 'THE NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN,' PORTFOLIO 18
  • photogravures
(Cambridge, Massachusetts: Edward S. Curtis, 1928, a proposed edition of 500), a portfolio of 24 (of 36) large-format photogravures on tissue, each tipped at the corners to mount leaves, and with the original paper mat; with the printed plate list, 1928.  Large folio, loose as issued in the original brown ¾ morocco portfolio with flaps and ties

Condition

The missing plates are: 616. A Chipewyan Tipi Among the Apens 617. Deer Running - Sarsi 618. Crow with Necklace - Sarsi 624. Cree Tipis 626. A Cree 631. Kindling Fire - Assiniboin 634. Placating the Spirit of a Slain Eagle - Assiniboin 635. Agichide 641. Calf Child - Blackfoot 647. Wolf-Child - Blood 649. Come-Singing - Blood 650. Reluctant-to-be-woman - Blood These plates are in generally very good to excellent condition. The mats are missing from Plates 633, 637, and 643, and there are adhesive and paper-ply remnants along the upper edge of the mounts. There is occasional rippling and sagging in the corners of the images, and some light creases in the margins. The portfolio case is in generally excellent condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.