Edward S. Curtis
(1868 - 1952)
Apache Guan, 1906
platinum print
Signed, in brown ink at lower right on print recto: Curtis (very faint)
Copyright blind stamp, at lower left on print recto (pointed ends): COPYRIGHTED 1906 BY E.S. CURTIS
In negative at lower left on print recto: X1925-06

Negative Date: 1906
Print Date: 1906
Apache, Southwest
5 3/4 x 7 15/16 in. (14.61 x 20.16 cm.), Single Mount: 6 1/4 x 8 1/8 in. (15.88 x 20.64 cm.)
Edward Curtis Studio, Seattle
Private Collection(s)
Private Collector(s) - Mary Vincent: Mary was the granddaughter (through marriage) of a couple who owned a trading post in Washington state. This print was gifted to them as Curtis was a frequent guest there and close to the owners. This print was gifted by the grandparents to their son and from him to Mary and her husband.
The Christopher G. Cardozo Collection, 2006

Publication History - Image:
The North American Indian (1907-1930), Volume 1, Facing page 48
Hidden Faces, Bulfinch/Callaway Editions, 1996, Page 35
The North American Indian Republication Custom Edition, Christopher Cardozo Fine Art, 2014, Volume 1, Facing page 48
The North American Indian Republication Reference Edition, Christopher Cardozo Fine Art, 2017, Volume 1, Facing page 48

This print and original mount are in excellent condition overall. A formal, detailed condition report is available upon request.

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