Native Roots & Western Trails: A Historic Heritage Auction: June 21st, 2025
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 224
Ca. 1921 E.S. Curtis Snakes & Antelops at Oraibi
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This is an original Edward Sheriff Curtis (1868-1952) photogravure on Holland Van Goldier Zonen paper titled, "Snakes and Antelopes at Oraibi" dated 1921. The piece is marked in the artwork, " Snakes and Antelopes at Oraibi / From Copyright Photograph 1921 by E.S. Curtis". Edward Sherriff Curtis was an American photographer and ethnologist whose work focused on the American West and on Native American people. This is a truly stunning image shows a dance titled Snakes and Antelopes at the Oraibi Hopi village with outstanding detail of the sacred dance. The piece is professionally framed and matted. The visible art area measures 6.25-inches by 7 7/8-inches and the frame is 14.25-inches 18.25-inches by 1-inches thick. This is a highly desirable piece with an example being sold or listed by Mark Sublette Gallery for $4,000.
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