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DISCOVERY AUCTION

Thu, Dec 1, 2022 12:00PM EST - Wed, Dec 14, 2022 12:00PM EST
Lot 186

“Sioux Home” Native American Photo by Carl Rau, 1897 & More.

Estimate: $50 - $100

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
A very fine print of a Carl Rau photo of a Sioux tepee with two Sioux seated in front of it, labeled as being A Sioux Home Sisseton Reservation, So. Dakota.‚Äù It appears to be directly signed on the print, ‚ÄúCarl Rau 97.‚Äù  Carl Rau was a German born American photographer who died in 1940. A photo of a mounted Native American, a Plains Indian, with feathered War bonnet, in front of a tepee, with a British flag on a pole behind it. There are other horses in the background. The photo has the name ‚ÄúW.A. Akin‚Äù on the back. Dimensions: The Rau image is 9 by 12 inches on its matte, The Akin photo is 7 ¬Ω by9 3/8 inches. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Condition

Both photos are excellent. The Akin photo is not matted, so its edges are slightly dented. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.