Fine Books & Manuscripts
Wed, Sep 18, 2019 12:30AM EDT
Lot 387
Photograph of Steps, Chief Joseph?s Brother.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
[American Indians] Photograph of Steps, Chief Joseph?s Brother. Blind-stamped portrait photograph in original studio mount. Sight 6 ? x 4 ??. Original identification label below image. Steps was separated from the Nez Perce Indians in a blizzard and his horse froze. Discovered unconscious by a group of Sioux Indians, he recovered but lost both feet and a hand. Despite his hardships he was known as ?quite a wit and joker,? according to Barry.
