Outsider, Folk, Contemporary & Fine Art
Wed, Jun 26, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 25
CURTIS, Edward Sheriff (American, 1868-1952). Prayer to the...
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
CURTIS, Edward Sheriff (American, 1868-1952). Prayer to the Stars. Seattle: Curtis Studio [ca. 1904]. Orotone in original Curtis Studio frame with original label verso. Signed lower right with copyright symbol lower left. Image caption label verso: ?This picture was made as one of the Illustrations to Marah Ellis Ryan?s novel ?The Flute of the Gods,? showing the devotee as he reaches out his hands in supplication to his brothers the stars. It possesses in an unusual degree the real spirit of invocation.? Image 10 x 8?; frame 12 ? x 10 ??. Image is crisp and bright, with high contrast and deep tones. Very good condition. Not examined out of frame. All proceeds benefit the Howard L. Gottlieb Foundation, which has been supporting nonprofit organizations in the fine arts since 2015. Third party shipping required.
