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THBGeorge Catlin
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LiveOct 21, 2025
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- Lot Description
(American, 1796-1872)
Wi-jun-jon (The Pigeons Egghead), on His Way Back From Washington 1852, pencil on paper, apparently page 215 in a sketchbook, 14 x 10-1./2 in.; accompanied by the corresponding page of handwritten text by the artist, pen and ink on paper, sight 11-1/2 x 8 in.; fine matching gilt wood frames, 20 x 16-1/2 in.
Provenance: the artist, 1852; the Duke of Portland (probably William John Cavendish Bentinch-Scott, 1859); descended in the family until 1982; Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, NY (label verso); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
Note: Text reads: "Assinneboin/Wi-jun-jon (the Pigeon's Egg Head) portrait of the same young man represented on the foregoing page, painted 18 months afterwards, on his way back from Washington, towards his native village in the wilderness, to which the author accompanied him and his companions, a distance of 3.500 miles, and saw them enter their villages and meet their friends and wives and children, in the costumes here represented, presented to the by the President of the U. States, their native dresses and equipments being left amongst the Indian Curiosities in the War department at Washington. /Geo Catlin/London 1852"
Literature: Doubleday and Company, ed., George Catlin: Drawings of the North American Indians (1984), n.p., no. 215 ill.
Exhibited: A Festival of Western American Art at Hirschl & Adler,Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, 1984, A Festival of Western American Art at Hirschl & Adler, cat. p. 11, number 1/215, ill.
- Provenance
the artist, 1852; the Duke of Portland (probably William John Cavendish Bentinch-Scott, 1859); descended in the family until 1982; Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York, NY (label verso); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
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not examined out of sealed frames, surfaces of both pages appear in very good condition, the merest hint of toning at edges of the first； both frames with minor abrasions Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
