Witherell Auctions
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ANTIQUE WEAPONS AND WESTERN AMERICANA

Sun, May 7, 2023 02:00PM EDT - Sun, May 21, 2023 02:00PM EDT
Lot 38

W.M. Notman & Son (1883-1936) Cabinet Photo of Sitting Bull

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500

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Unframed W.M. Notman & Son, Montreal (1883-1936) cabinet card photograph of Sitting Bull. Stamped at lower margin, "Sitting Bull / W.M. Notman & Son - Montreal". Dimensions: 6.5"h x 4.25"w. Notman was a 19th century Canadian photographer. In 1885 Buffalo Bill’s Wild West made a stop in Montreal. This was a circus-type show that debuted in 1883 and toured consistently for almost thirty years in North America and Europe. The performers included Sitting Bull, a famed Lakota Sioux holy man and Indian rights activist. Like most celebrities visiting Montreal, Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull included a session at Notman’s studio, probably at Notman’s invitation.  Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping. Provenance: Private Collection Reno, NV.

Condition

Toning and discolorations, please see photos.

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Private Collection, Reno, Nev.