1924 "Old Man," "Aged Man," Edward S. Curti
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 3039 |
| Estimate | 20.00 - 150.00 USD |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
The dramatic profile lighting, deeply lined face, and simple wrapped head cloth (common in Southwest tribes) are hallmarks of Curtis’s character-driven portraits emphasizing age, wisdom, and resilience.Your print measures 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches, the standard smaller-format sepia-toned photogravure size from the portfolios or supplementary volumes.Market Value (2025–2026 estimates)Consistent with the other same-size Curtis photogravures in your impressive collection:Modern reproductions/giclées: $20–$150.Vintage/period photogravures (like yours): $650–$1,900 in good condition. Strong elder portraits with powerful profiles like this often sell in the $800–$1,600 range for clean examples with full margins.
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