An Edward S. Curtis orotone, 'Out of the Darkness'

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Edward S. Curtis American, (1868-1952), 'Out of the Darkness,' orotone on glass framed in original Curtis Studio frame, signed in the image with copyright symbol lower left. sight: height 10 3/4in, width 13 3/8in Footnotes: Retains Altermann Galleries, Santa Fe, NM and Zaplin Lampert Galleries, Santa Fe, NM labels verso. Provenance Sold: South Bay Auctions, Inc., East Moriches, NY, Fine Art, Antiques, Garden & Sporting Auction, 30 May, 2015, lot 64, retains auction lot tag verso From the treasured collection of Lt. Colonel Marvin F. and Claudette P. Schwartz Jr. of Elk Grove, California, acquired from the above For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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An Edward S. Curtis orotone, 'Out of the Darkness'

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