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Edward S Curtis was an ethnologist and photographer of the American West. He is remembered for dedicating his life to documenting the North American Native Americans during the early 20th century. Some of his best known works include The North American Indian, first published in 1930, and the silent film In the Land of the Head Hunters.
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Edward S Curtis The Three Chiefs-Piegan Orotone 1900. Sold for About $15,000.
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81 Beautiful Hand-Colored Aquatints by Karl Bodmer Depicting the American Frontier in the 1830s — Contained in the Illustrated Travelogue “Prince of Wied’s Travels in the Interior of North America”
Stunningly beautiful collection of 81 hand-colored aquatints by the Swiss artist Karl Bodmer, a complete collection from the illustrated travelogue, “Prince of Wied’s Travels in the Interior of North America”. Bodmer, who journeyed with the German Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied from 1833-34 along the Missouri River, produced what is considered the best depictions of the indigenous peoples and landscapes during the frontier era, an America then still unspoiled by western migration. Of the Native American tribes of the Great Plains that they encountered, Bodmer’s depictions of the Blackfeet and Mandan tribes are especially important as the populations of these tribes were greatly affected by the smallpox epidemic of 1837, thus making Bodmer’s work the last visual testament to their culture.
Prince Max, as he was called, chose Bodmer to accompany him on the expedition along the Missouri River to visually depict the scenes that the Prince would write about. The result is this collection: three volumes of text by the Prince and two volumes of aquatints by Bodmer, in the first Paris edition published by Chez Arthus Bertrand, 1840-43 (“Voyage dans l’interieur de l’Amerique du Nord”). Text volumes in French also include 37 wood-engraved illustrations, only lacking the map in completeness. The two complete volumes of illustrations include the large folio volume with 48 oversized hand-colored aquatints measuring approximately 24.5″ x 18″, and the quarto volume with 33 hand-colored aquatints measuring approximately 12.5″ x 10.25″. The complete set of 81 aquatints is magnificent in their display, a time capsule with their hand-coloring evoking the sense of awe and discovery of the expedition. All volumes are bound in half black morocco and blue paper-covered boards with gilt accenting, and with black morocco labels to illustrated volumes. Minor handling wear to volumes, with a few small repaired tears to plates, some plates supplied with variance to margins, minute toning and foxing, a few plates beginning to separate from binding. Overall a very good plus set with excellent display quality. Sold for $175,000.
Scarce collection of 63 photographs from Carleton Watkins’ groundbreaking publication, ”Yosemite Valley: Photographic Views of the Falls and Valley of Yosemite in Mariposa County, California”. San Francisco, 1863. One of the most complete collections, lot comprises a total of 63 photographs, with two of the title page and map, and 61 of the Yosemite Valley, each measuring 11.625” x 7.5”. Scarce as such.
Lured out to California for the Gold Rush, Watkins soon turned his pursuits to photography, a calling for which he was naturally gifted. In 1861, he traveled to Yosemite outfitted with both mammoth-plate and stereoscopic cameras to make the first photographic narrative of the majestic valley, with these photographs the result. They were so impactful, after having been shared amongst Congressmen and Abraham Lincoln, that the Yosemite Grant Act was passed in 1864, a precursor to the creation of the U.S. National Park System in 1872.
Interestingly, no complete accounting of Watkins’ Yosemite photos from 1863 is documented, but next to a collection of 65 photographs, this grouping is the most complete at 63 photographs. Only a handful of other collections even claim more than 50 photographs. The views are exquisite, capturing the rock formations, foliage and natural water sources of the Valley as they appeared in 1861, yet unspoiled by overcrowding. Watkins’ ability to capture the depth of the images – with distant mountains hovering over meadows and streams, is particularly beautiful, aided by the use of his two camera systems.
Photographs retain superb contrast and tonality, all disbound in a period brown morocco gilt slipcase, tooled in gilt on the cover, ”Watkins’ Yosemite Gallery.” Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $112,500.
Complete Set of 80 Hand-Colored Lithographs of “The Aboriginal Port Folio” by James Otto Lewis From 1835-1838 — Extremely Scarce Complete Set
Very scarce complete set of the “Aboriginal Port Folio”, containing 80 hand-colored lithographs by Native American visual chronicler James Otto Lewis, whose travels to various treaty ceremonies during the early 19th century produced lasting portraits of Native American leaders and customs. Lewis was the first to create such artwork, preceding McKenney & Hall by several years. Philadelphia: George Lehman and Peter S. Duvall, 1835-1838.
After painting portraits of members from the Sioux, Potawatomi, Winnebago, Fox, Shawnee, Miami, and Iowa tribes, Lewis brought his paintings to Philadelphia for lithography, releasing them by subscription in 10 installments of 8 lithographs apiece. Each installment grew more scarce as subscriptions trailed off with the impending publication of the more comprehensive (and more formally posed) “History of the Indian Tribes of North America” by McKenney & Hall, whose portrait artist Charles Bird King even copied some of Lewis’ paintings. As a result, the full collection of 80 lithographs of “The Aboriginal Port Folio” is so scarce that only five to ten copies are known to exist. To make matters worse, Lewis’ original paintings were destroyed in the Smithsonian fire in 1865.
This set is in very good to near fine condition, with only minor scattered foxing affecting some sheets. In addition to the 80 pictorial lithographs, set also includes the lithograph title page and three leaves of advertisements, making it a truly complete set. Lithographs each measure 11.5″ x 18.125″, housed in three-quarter red morocco clamshell case with custom lettering to spine. One of the few visual remembrances of this important collection preserved for history. Sold for $84,000.
Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President — John Hay Certifies Signature as Authentic on Verso
Exceptionally rare Abraham Lincoln signed carte-de-visite photograph, taken by Alexander Gardner in 1861 and signed as President. Signed ”A. Lincoln” below the seated portrait of Lincoln. John Hay, Lincoln’s private secretary, authenticates the signature upon the verso by writing, ”I certify that the President’s signature is genuine / John Hay”. With ”Brady’s National Portrait Gallery” backstamp. Measures 2.5” x 3.75”. Very good with some foxing and wear, but with a strong signature by Lincoln. With provenance from Profiles in History and with a COA from Charles Hamilton. Sold for $49,913.
Magnificent Ansel Adams Signed Print of His Yosemite Valley Photograph, “Fern Spring, Dusk” — With Signed De Luxe Edition of “Ansel Adams: Images 1923-1974”
Ansel Adams original signed print of his 1961 Yosemite Valley work, “Fern Spring, Dusk” accompanied by the De Luxe Edition, also signed, of “Ansel Adams: Images 1923-1974.” New York Graphic Society: 1974. Only 500 copies of this De Luxe Edition, with an accompanying print, were produced for the general public, of which this is copy #421. Copies are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially in such pristine condition as this. Silver gelatin print measures 9″ x 12″ and is signed by Adams on the mount below image in pencil, “Ansel Adams.” On its verso is label designating the print as #421. In near fine condition. Book, also signed and numbered 421, is in very good condition with overall light wear. Dustjacket is price-clipped on the front flap but otherwise near fine. Clamshell slipcase is in good condition with shelf wear and a tear to one corner. Sold for $5,025.
The Famous Civil War Photograph, “Lincoln at Antietam” — Albumen Print by Alexander Gardner Measures 9″ x 6.75″
One of the most iconic photographs of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, period albumen print entitled “Lincoln at Antietam”, taken by Alexander Gardner who included it in his book “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War”. Taken on 3 October 1862, two weeks after the Union victory at Antietam, President Lincoln here visits Commanding General George McClellan’s campsite at Antietam, feeling that a personal visit was required to convince the General to seize the moment and pursue General Robert E. Lee’s retreating army. McClellan stalled however, and Lincoln would remove him from his command a month later. McClellan, in turn, would then run against Lincoln for the 1864 Presidential election.
In this photo, Lincoln faces McClellan – a head taller than the General, with the following officers appearing from left to right: Colonel Delos B. Sacket, Captain George Monteith, Lieutenant Colonel Nelson B. Sweitzer, General George W. Morell, Colonel Alexander S. Webb, General George B. McClellan, Scout Adams, Dr. Jonathan Letterman, unidentified soldier, President Abraham Lincoln, Colonel Henry J. Hunt, General Fitz-John Porter, Joseph C.G. Kennedy, Colonel Frederick T. Locke, General Andrew A. Humphreys, and Captain George Armstrong Custer. Photo measures 9″ x 6.75″, mounted to card measuring 9.25″ x 6.875″. Uniform block of heavy toning, trimmed along bottom edge, and mild surface abrasions. In good condition. Sold for $3,200.
Albumen photograph of the mass grave from Wounded Knee, taken 1 January 1891, three days after the massacre on 29 December 1890. Photograph is captioned in the negative, “Bureal of the Dead at the BattleField of Wounded Knee S.D.” and published in “Eyewitness at Wounded Knee” where it stated that this mass grave “on the small hill where the Hotchkiss guns had been positioned” would ultimately contain 146 bodies. This photograph and another albumen were both taken by Northwestern Photo Co. of Chadron, Nebraska, whose company is well known for documenting the Wounded Knee massacre and its aftermath. Photograph measures 7″ x 4.25″, affixed to mat where the other 7″ x 4.25″ photograph on verso, possibly unpublished, shows Buffalo Bill Cody standing alongside Lakota Sioux (possibly with Big Road at center) and U.S. officers. Mat measures 10″ x 7″. Some buckling, foxing and staining to mat. Small abrasion to bottom left of Buffalo Bill photo, overall very good condition. Sold for $2,500.
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Original Photograph From Alexander Gardner’s “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War” — Fort Steadman
Albumen photo from Alexander Gardner’s 1866 “Photographic Sketch Book of the Civil War,” No. 84, entitled “View of the Interior of Fort Steadman,” a battle-weary piece of land that received daily assaults during the Siege of Petersburg. With accompanying text from the book noting, “The trees bear many marks of the compliments paid by the enemy during the almost daily severe artillery duels…” 9″ x 7″ photograph is affixed to a 16.5″ x 12.5″ book page; text is on separate page. Small tear and crease to text page, else near fine. Sold for $1,260.
Two original albumen prints from 1891, taken by Northwestern Photo Co. of Chadron, Nebraska, whose company is well known for documenting the aftermath of the Wounded Knee massacre. At least one of the photos was taken by photographer Clarence Moreledge at the Pine Ridge Agency, showing Lieutenant John J. Pershing posing with his Indian Scouts in front of a tipi. Photograph reads in the negative, ”Troop ‘B’ Ogallalas Indian scouts”. The other possibly unpublished photo shows U.S. cavalry troops formed in a semi-circle at or near Pine Ridge, numbered 122 in pencil on the mat, likely taken by photographer George Trager. Photos measure 7” x 4.25”, affixed to an album mat measuring 10” x 7”. Some buckling and staining to mat. Photos are a bit light, but overall in very good condition. Sold for $1,250.
Two Original Photographs From 1891, After the Wounded Knee Massacre — One Photograph Shows Chiefs Two Strike, Crow Dog & High Hawk, ”Leaders of the Hostile Indians…During the late Sioux War”
Two original albumen prints from 1891, taken by Northwestern Photo Co. of Chadron, Nebraska, whose outfit is well known for documenting the aftermath of the Wounded Knee massacre. One of the photos numbered 89, ascribed to photographer C.C. Pierce, showing Chiefs Two Strike, Crow Dog and High Hawk, identified as ”Leaders of the Hostile Indians at Pine Ridge Agency S.D. During the late Sioux War”. With copyright in the negative of ”NW Photo Co. / Chadron Neb.” Bold and well contrasted photo measures 7” x 4.25” on a 10” x 7” album mat, the verso of which contains another 7” x 4.25” photo, one of the last taken by Clarence Moreledge on July 4, 1891, numbered 1589, with his signature in the negative at lower right. Photograph published in ”Eyewitness at Wounded Knee” is identified as ”After the Barbecue” at the Pine Ridge Agency. Some buckling and staining to mat. Photos remain very good to near fine. Sold for $1,250.
Nineteenth Century Albumen Photograph of Sitting Bull Measuring 3.75″ x 5.25″ — Along With Photographs of Indian Policeman Fast Horse, Chief Flying Horse, and The Misses Few Tails
Albumen photographs of Lakota leaders, circa mid-1880s, including one of Sitting Bull shortly before he was killed. Album page contains four albumen photographs, each measuring 3.75″ x 5.25″, of Sitting Bull, Indian Policeman Fast Horse, Chief Flying Horse, and The Misses Few Tails, all posed in front of a studio backdrop showing Native American battle scenes. Album page originates from the photography studio of Northwestern Photo Co. of Chadron, Nebraska, well known for documenting the Wounded Knee Massacre immediately after it happened. Page measures 10″ x 7″. Some moisture discoloration to mat, not affecting photos which, apart from a small amount of foxing and fading to Chief Flying Horse, are near fine. Sold for $1,233.
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