Edward S. Curtis
(1868 - 1952)
Group of Six Female Portraits: Judith - Mohave, 1903 + Tonovige - Havasupai, 1907 + Quinault Female Type, 1912 + A Diegueno Woman of Santa Ysabel, 1924 + A Diegueno Woman of Campo, 1924 + Nespilim Woman, 1905
photogravure on Holland Van Gelder
Judith - Mohave, 1903
photogravure on Holland Van Gelder
inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 59
titled in plate, lower left: JUDITH - MOHAVE
inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1903 by E.S. Curtis
inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

Tonovige - Havasupai, 1907
photogravure on Holland Van Gelder
inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 74
titled in plate, lower left: TONOVIGE - HAVASUPAI
inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1907 by E.S. Curtis
inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

Quinault Female Type, 1912
photogravure on Japanese vellum
inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 294
titled in plate, lower left: QUINAULT FEMALE TYPE
inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1912 by E.S. Curtis
inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

A Diegueno Woman of Santa Ysabel, 1924
photogravure on Japanese vellum
inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 527
titled in plate, lower left: A DIEGUENO WOMAN OF SANTA YSABEL
inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1924 by E.S. Curtis
inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge, Ma

A Diegueno Woman of Campo, 1924
photogravure on Japanese gampi tissue with original Van Gelder overmat
inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 530
titled in plate, lower left: A DIEGUENO WOMAN OF CAMPO
inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1924 by E.S. Curtis
inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge, Ma

Nespilim Woman, 1905
photogravure on Holland Van Gelder
inscribed in plate, upper left: Plate 245
titled in plate, lower left: NESPILIM WOMAN
inscribed in plate, lower center: From Copyright Photograph 1905 by E.S. Curtis
inscribed in plate, lower right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son

The Christopher G. Cardozo Collection

Publication History - Image:
The North American Indian (1907-1930), Portfolio 2, Plate #59
The North American Indian (1907-1930), Portfolio 2, Plate #74
The North American Indian (1907-1930), Portfolio 9, Plate #294
The North American Indian (1907-1930), Portfolio 15, Plate #527
The North American Indian (1907-1930), Portfolio 15, Plate #530
The North American Indian (1907-1930), Portfolio 7, Plate #245

Judith - Mohave, 1903
This print is in very good condition overall.
There are a few very minor, soft, handling creases in the margins of the sheet. (The image area is not affected.)

Tonovige - Havasupai, 1907
This print is in fair to good condition overall.
There is a visible tear, 1”, at the lower right edge of the sheet. (The image area is not affected.)

Quinault Female Type, 1912
This print is in good condition overall.

A Diegueno Woman of Santa Ysabel, 1924
This print is in very good condition overall.
There is some soft creasing at the right corner of the sheet. (The image area is not affected.)
Ink stamp on verso, “University of Alberta Library”

A Diegueno Woman of Campo, 1924
This print and vintage Van Gelder overmat are in very good condition overall.
There is minor rippling at the print margins, particularly in the corners, primarily visible in raking light.

Nespilim Woman, 1905
This print is in very good condition overall. The condition reports for the lots offered by Santa Fe Art Auction (SFAA) are provided as a courtesy and convenience for potential buyers. The reports are not intended to nor do they substitute for physical examination by a buyer or the buyer's advisors. The condition reports are prepared by SFAA staff members who are not art conservators or restorers, nor do they possess the qualifications needed for comprehensive evaluation. Each condition report is an opinion of the staff member and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply anything as to the condition of a particular lot. Buyers are reminded that the limited warranties are set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. Each lot is sold as-is.