''A Chukchansi Woman'', 1924, unsigned, inscribed verso at top in pencil: Woman (YOKUTS), typed verso: Small / No. 4010 / A Chukchansi Woman, inscribed verso in pencil along the lower edge: ESC/5171, unframed gelatin silver photograpic print on paper, paper size: 8.5'' H x 6.5'' W, est: $5000/10,000
Literature: The North American Indian by Edward S. Curtis, Vol. XIV, page 120, 20 Volume Set commissioned by J. Pierpont Morgan of New York. Note: Verified by James Flury to be an original vintage photograph. A photocopy of a Letter of Authenticity by James Flury, dated May 29, 2003, accompanies the lot. Melissa Flury reviewed the image again on May 4, 2015. Wayne Iversen examined and confirmed photo 2-15-2015. Image size: 7.75'' H x 5.75'' W. Provenance: Edward S. Curtis; J. Pierpont Morgan, New York by commission, 1906-1913; J. Pierpont Morgan Library (J. Pierpont Morgan upon death); (Charles Lauriat Books of Boston, 1935); Private Collection, 1971 (acquired via James Flury); Private Collection, 1991 (acquired via James Flury); Present Private Collection, Seattle, WA, 2003 (acquired directly from previous owner); Private Collection, Seattle, WA

Condition: Visual: Generally good condition. A 2'' crease in the paper along the upper edge. Minor handling creases throughout. Hinged to the recto mat with artist's tape in the upper corners.