Group of Seventy-Nine Plains Pictographic Drawings

together with a letter from Jesse Hall’s granddaughter.



ink, pencil and colored pencil on ledger paper; each in a frame.

Collected by Jesse Hall, circa 1878-1879, in the Black Hills region of Dakota Territory
Sold Sotheby's New York, May 2005, lot 88
Jan Krugier, acquired from the above

The book was originally in a state that ranged from very good to poor condition. Mr. Krugier had the book professionally conserved, and each page stabilized and (elegantly) framed.
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.

Reference: Thompson, Hood Museum of Art, 2004; Sotheby’s, October, 1994, lot 174; Sotheby’s, May, 1994, lot 196; Sotheby's May 2013, lot 83.
These pages are from the "Tie Creek Ledger Book" which originally had 85 drawings.

All seventy-nine images are available to be seen; please contact the department.