CURTIS Native American Indian Photo Engraving Art. Since 1989 – The Name You Can Trust For Fine Vintage Photogravures, Photographs & Antique Prints. Serving the Design & Decor trades for over 25 years. See our vintage and original prints featured in. Coastal Living, Dwell Magazine. And other fine quality publications. Curtis (American, 1868 – 1952) – renowned photographer of the American West and the Native American Indian. Title: “Bear Bull – Blackfoot” Subject: Native American Indian – Male Hairstyle – Blackfoot tribe. In his notes at the time, Curtis wrote: The plate illustrates an ancient Blackfoot method of arranging the hair. Date Of Negative: circa 1895 – 1918 Type Of Print: Authentic Sepia Toned Offset Lithographic Print. Date Of Print: 1972 Paper: Medium weight rag type art paper, matte finish Print Origin: U. Approximate Size Inches: 14.75 x 11 inches Approximate Size Metric: 28 x 23 centimeters Print Border: No – full bleed print. Condition Grade: Excellent for 48 year old print Verso: Blank – (one printed line of text). Registered & Certified Print Serial #. Certificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes – individual hand signed COA from Fine Photo Galleries. This is an authentic. (NOT a modern reprint). Vintage 1972 offset lithographic print on art paper made directly from the original circa early 1900’s photogravure plate by the renowned photographer of the Native American Indian, Edward S. This is not a photogravure or chemical process print – it is a vintage photo-mechanical offset print (also known as a photo engraving) made directly from the original pre 1920 Edward S. Rare and long out of print, the now famous 1972 printing of these photo lithograph plates marked the first time since the early 20th century that these iconic Native American images have been faithfully reprinted from the original large Curtis photogravure plates, as well as matched for tonality and color. In the year of their release, the famous photography critic and author A. Coleman praised the high quality of these 1972 Edward Curtis fine art plates as being the truest printing of the photographer’s work he had ever seen, outside of the actual original turn of the century photogravure plates. Condition of this authentic print is excellent and it would frame up beautifully for display. This vintage 1972 offset print is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual registered serial number from the Finephoto Vintage Archive & Database. Computer scans simply cannot do justice nor render the soft color palette and rich tonality of the actual print itself. The watermark word “Finephoto” does not appear on the actual print. READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! Photo engravings are highly collectible and excellent vintage prints for framing. Your vintage print will arrive ready to be placed directly into a standard size frame. Each vintage artwork comes with a fully authenticated gallery certified Certificate Of Authenticity. This COA contains a unique serial number and small corresponding tamper proof hologram with matching serial number affixed to the backside of the print mount board with archival adhesive. Our exclusive authentication system and the ensuing COA/Hologram not only provides our clients with essential peace of mind but, adds value to the print in the future by providing provenance and the original gallery authenticity guarantee documents. WE LIST DOZENS OF NEW ARRIVALS EVERY DAY! Where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer, subject or process. Browse THOUSANDS of fine vintage photography prints from silver gelatin to photogravure. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description is prohibited.
