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Sale 467: Rare Books & Manuscripts (#467) 11/17/2011 11:00 AM PST Closed
Starts Ending 11/17/2011 11:00 AM PST

Lot #37 Canyon De Chelly

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$5,000

Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000

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Description

Title:

Canyon De Chelly

Author:

Curtis, Edward Sheriff

Place Published:

Seattle

Date Published:

1904

Description:

Platinum print. Signed by Curtis in ink at lower right in corner of image; his Seattle studio blindstamp in lower left. 14.8x20 cm. (6x8"), mounted on original paper backing 24.5x29.5 cm. (9¾x11½").

Striking view of seven Navajo Indians on horseback, and one dog, riding beneath towering sandstone cliffs, considered to be one of his ten most important and powerful images.

Condition:

Slight faded spots around the edges of the print caused by the glue used in mounting; very good.

Item#:

225055

Headline:

Curtis signed photograph Canyon de Chelly
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