Close-Up Portrait of an Elder Woman, 11¼ × 15¼
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 3052 |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp, Collectables and More 29 |
| Date | August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
A compelling large-format close-up portrait by Edward S. Curtis of an elderly Native American woman, rendered with remarkable intensity and respect. The deeply furrowed brow, weathered features, braided hair, and simple beaded necklace create a portrait of quiet strength and lived experience. Curtis’s masterful use of light and shadow brings out the rich texture of age while preserving the subject’s dignity and presence. Printed in a substantial 11¼ × 15¼-inch format, this vintage photogravure-style print has the scale and impact preferred by serious collectors. A strong example of Curtis’s intimate ethnographic portraiture and his ability to convey character in a single, unforgettable image.Suggested range: $250–$550
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