George Wharton James (1858-1923), A Group of Four Photographs (1898-1902)

George Wharton James (American, 1858-1923) and Sumner Matteson (American 1867-1920) A Group of Four Photographs, 1898-1902 2 Gelatin silver prints, and 2 Silver collodion prints 8 x 6 inches (20.3 x 15.2 cm) or smaller, or the reverse (image/sheet) Titled in ink, and photographer's collection stamp, verso. Titles include: Manna Baking Piki at Oraibai, Sep 1901; Oraibi Woman Making Baskets of Yucca Splints; Hopi Family; Moenkapi (Man, Maidens and Children). PROVENANCE: Andrew Smith Gallery Arizona, Inc., Tucson, AZ Acquired by current owner HID09710052018 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Condition Report: Overall good condition. Scattered staining and bumped corners. A few hard creases and losses to bottom left quadrant of Hopi Family. Bumped corners and hard creases to Oraibi Woman Making Baskets. Hard creases and scattered losses in top and bottom left quadrants of Moenkapi. Sheets are loose; not framed.