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Edward Sheriff Curtis (American, 1868-1952)
Taos Water Girls, 1905, and A Taos Woman, Plates 544 and 548, Volume XVI, "North American Indian" (2 works)
2 large-format photogravures on vellum
Each c. 15-1/2 x 11-3/4 inches (39.4 x 29.8 cm) (images)
Each c. 21-1/2 x 17-3/4 inches (sheet)
Each with printed photographer's and Suffolk Engraving Co. letterpress credits, title, date and plate number, margin recto.


More information about Edward Sheriff Curtis. See also: Curtis, Edward Sheriff, Curtis, Edward, Curtis, Edward S., Edward S. Curtis Artist.

Condition Report*: Each a warm toned print on matte, double-weight, textured paper with debossed border and deckled edges.
Taos Water Girls: Tiny stain at upper left edge, not affecting the image; band of light tissue burn around image (caused by original non-archival tissue overlaying the image over a long period); minor warning of paper. In very good condition overall.
Both sold matted and unframed.
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Auction Dates
June, 2025
10th Tuesday
Internet/Mail Bids: 16
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Sold on Jun 10, 2025 for: $2,500.00
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