Vintage 1904 Edward Curtis Navaho Platinum Print-Signed The Vanishing Race-Curtis Studio-Blindstamped Start Price USD 2,000.00 Current Price USD 2,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, June 27, 2008 End Time Monday, July 07, 2008 Location Cleveland, Ohio See more about 'Vintage 1904 Edward Curtis Navaho Platinum Print-Signed' Description Vintage 1904 Edward S. Curtis Navaho Platinum PrintThe Vansihing RaceSigned & Blindstamped 8x10 inches Rare, original, vintage platinum photograph on matte paper. Curtis's iconic, signature image, published as Plate #1 of Curtis's North American Indian from Portfolio Number 1 (Apache, Navaho, Jicarilla Apache). Signature at lower right in red is visible in raking light. The first blindstamp embossed at lower left of the border area reads, Copyrighted 1904 by E.S. Curtis. The second, at the far lower left corner of the mount reads The Curtis Studio Seattle. Print area is in fine condition. A near pristine example with a flawless image surface, wonderful tonality and beautiful, ruddy brown color. Outermost border area near lower left square blindstamp shows a dampstain. This is well clear of the image and is totally concealed by the overmat. Dimensions: 5.9 x 7.9 inches (image area); 7.9 x 9.6 inches (outer border); 10.6 x 12.1 inches (full object) The platinum print is often regarded as the highest form of the photographic print. Prized for its infinite tonality from the deepest blacks to the brightest whites and an endless expression of midtones, the platinum photograph is also the most permanent, far exceeding even silver prints for archival stability. This print is an excellent example of the beauty and power of the medium. A breathtaking print to behold in person. This may be what is known as a "border print." The varying browns of the border areas are actually printed in to give the illusion of a triple overmat. It's interesting to note that the photographer Imogen Cunningham worked as a printer for Curtis in his Fourth Avenue downtown Seattle studio at this time. It's exciting to ponder the possibility that Cunningham may well have made this very print. She went on to a remarkable career and is celebrated for her stunning platinum prints. The last known sale of this print was reported by the Etherton Gallery at AIPAD Miami in December 2007. In its original piecrust frame, it sold for $12,500. Mounted with archival corners (object freely removable) in an acid free museum window mat. Biblio-Photographica deals only in vintage original photography defined as prints made by the artist or his agents from the original in-camera negative at or about the time as the original view was produced. On occasion, we will offer work printed from the original negative that was printed later and will be indicated as such. We never deal in second or later-generation reproduction or copy prints. Every purchase includes a lifetime authenticity/originality guaranty. Winner pays calculated USPS Priority or Express Mail based on your zip code. Insurance required at net USPS rates, based on winning bid. International bidders: calculated USPS Priority or Express International Insured to your destination. Pay instantly and securely with Paypal.com (Visa/MC/Discover/AMEX). Money orders and personal checks also accepted, but please be aware that personal checks require up to a 5 business day hold.Please email with any questions. Be sure to visit our eBay Store for Buy-It-Now items.Thanks for looking and best of luck if you bid! Place a Bid!