1908 "Wolf - Apsaroke" Edward S. Curtis

Updated August 7, 2026

It is a striking three-quarter close-up portrait of a Crow (Apsaroke) man named Wolf (Tsetush or similar), wearing a simple cloth headband tied at the side, with intense, direct gaze and long hair. This exemplifies Curtis’s masterful portrait style—dramatic lighting, sharp detail on facial features and texture, emphasizing dignity and character.Your print measures 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches, the standard smaller-format sepia-toned photogravure from The North American Indian portfolios or supplementary volumes.Market Value (2025–2026 estimates)Consistent with the other same-size Curtis photogravures in your growing collection:Modern reproductions/giclées: $20–$150.Vintage/period photogravures (like yours): $650–$1,900 in good condition. Strong, character-driven portraits like this often sell in the $800–$1,600 range for clean examples with full margins.

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