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LOT 4

Lot 4

ROBERT JOSEPH FLAHERTY (1884-1951)

ROBERT JOSEPH FLAHERTY (1884-1951)
Lot 4 Details
ROBERT JOSEPH FLAHERTY (1884-1951), Canadian

ALLEGOO (SHINING WATER), BAFFIN ISLANDS, 1913-1914 (FROM NANOOK OF THE NORTH, FOLIO OF 6); NANOOK OF THE NORTH TEACHES HIS YOUNG SON HOW TO USE A BOW AND ARROW

Two copperplate engravings; each signed in pencil to margin, each with Publisher’s copyright credit, “Revillon Freres, N.Y.” in the plate lower left. The first, printed by the American Gravure Co., published in an edition of approximately 200.
Plate 10.25" x 7.25" — 26 x 18.4 cm.; 8.5" x 10" — 21.6 x 25.4 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $480
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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ROBERT JOSEPH FLAHERTY (1884-1951)
  • ROBERT JOSEPH FLAHERTY (1884-1951)
Note:

These works were printed from the negatives captured by Flaherty while he was in Inukjuak, Quebec filming his landmark and controversial documentary Nanook of the North.

CONDITION DETAILS

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