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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.
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.