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Edward S. Curtis Photogravure, entitled ''Hastobiga"

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Edward S. Curtis Photogravure, entitled ''Hastobiga
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Photogravure, entitled ''Hastobiga - Navaho Medicine Man'', Plate #35, by Edward S. Curtis, c. 1904, printed on Holland Van Gelder paper, approx. 15-1/2''x18-3/4'', unframed. With Certificate of Authenticity from Edward S. Curtis Gallery stating, ''This is a true photogravure struck from an inked copper engraved plate, produced from a plate negative taken by Edward S. Curtis. This photogravure is part of the original effort of Edward S. Curtis entitled ''The North American Indian''. Under the patronage of J. Pierpont Morgan, Curtis produced the work in an effort to permanently record the lifestyles of the Indians of the North American continent. This print is part of American history in both its imagery and its creation.'' Condition is excellent as restored by Northern California Art Conservators, along with their report. Est.: $6,000-$8,000.