An Edward S. Curtis orotone, 'The Piki Maker'

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Edward S. Curtis American, (1868-1952), 'The Piki Maker,' orotone on glass in original Curtis Studio batwing frame, signed in the image lower right, retains majority of Curtis Studio 'Home of the Curtis Indians' label verso. sight: height 13 5/8in, width 10 5/8in Footnotes: Provenance From the treasured collection of Lt. Colonel Marvin F. and Claudette P. Schwartz Jr. of Elk Grove, California 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, 'The Piki Maker'

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Los Angeles, CA, United States

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