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Wild West Wonders: May Collector's Auction Event

Sat, May 18, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 396

John C. Grabill (1849-1903) Council Silver Gelatin

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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
Featured in this lot is this Gelatin Silver from the National Archives called "Indian Council in Hostile Camp," circa 1891 by John C. Grabill born in 1849 and died in 1903. This photograph is of the great council among chiefs and leaders which settled the Indian War. Photo and copyright '91 by Grabill, Deadwood, S.D. The photograph is marked on the front and back as follows: 3635 - "Indian Council in Hostile Camp." - The great council among chiefs and leaders which settled the Indian war. - Photo and copyright '91 by Grabill, Deadwood, S.D. - 85684 - SC-85684 - Credit the National Archives. Provenance: From the Jim Aplan Piedmont, South Dakota collection. The condition of this Silver Gelatin is preserved with a small bend in the bottom left corner and to the top right but otherwise shows preserved condition. The measurements of this Silver Gelatin is 7 1/2" x 9 1/2".