Edward Curtis Gelatin Silver Print Signed. CURTIS, EDWARD S. 1868-1952. Chief Garfield, Jicarilla, c.1904. Gelatin silver print, probably printed before 1920; SIGNED BY CURTIS on the image lower right ('Curtis'), framed (unexamined out of frame). 16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm) Overall 18 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (47.6 x 37.5 cm) Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. Billy T. Utley. The image appeared in Volume I of The North American Indian. Chief Garfield Velarde adopted his name after receiving a peace medal from President James Garfield. He rose to principal chief in 1886, and presided over the establishment of the Jicarilla Apache Nation in 1887. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. 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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