Witherell Auctions
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LUXURY ASSET AUCTION

Sun, Sep 14, 2025 02:00PM EDT - Sun, Sep 28, 2025 07:00PM EDT
Lot 44

Edward Curtis (1868-1952) “Canon De Chelly,” Photogravure on Japanese Gampi Tissue

Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000

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Edward Curtis (1868-1952) “Canon De Chelly,” Photogravure on Japanese Gampi Tissue. Top Left: Plate 28. Bottom left: Canon De Chelly-Navaho. Bottom Center: From Copyright Photograph 1904 by E.J. Curtis. Bottom right: Photogravure John Andrew & Son. This photogravure is on Japanese Gampi Tissue. Japanese Gampi tissue was expensive, and Curtis was one of the few artists at the turn of the century to utilize Gampi tissue. It is estimated that only 10-15% of Curtis’s photogravures were printed on Japanese Gampi tissue. With original Van Gelder overmat. Van Gelder overmat watermark is visible when held up to light and states “Van Gelder Zonen, Made in Holland” Dimensions: Photogravure on Japanese Gampi Tissue16 1/2” x 13 3/8.” Van Gelder Overmat: 21.5” x 17.75” Pickup & Shipping: Free Gardnerville, NV pickup. $25 invoice transfer to the Annex Facility in Sacramento. Shipping via FedEx Ground/Home with signature required for $135 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Reduced shipping available for multiple lot purchases when possible.

Condition

Photogravure: Bottom left corner and top left corner each have a 1/2” tear where they separated from matting. Matting tape top edge. Van Gelder Overmat: Separated into two pieces. Foxing bottom edge. Abrasions from matting tape.

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