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Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
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''Cooking Whale Blubber'', 1915, unsigned, unframed platinum photographic print on paper, paper size: 6'' H x 8'' W, est: $5000/10,000
Literature: The North American Indian by Edward S. Curtis, Vol. XI, page 40, 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. 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
Condition: Visual: Generally good condition. Hinged to the back mat with artist's tape in the upper corners.
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Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)

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