Karl Bodmer (American/Swiss, 1809-1893), Pehriska-Ruhpa (Moennitarri Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Danse)

Hand-colored aquatint engraving, heightened with gum arabic, 1839-1844, published in Paris, A. Bertrand., Coblenz, J. Holscher, and London, Ackermann & Co., sheet bears Bodmer blindstamp lower margin, presented in antique wooden frame (currently unframed) with partial label from Venable's Galleries, Washington, DC.

Platemark 21 1/8 x 15 3/8 in.; Sheet Size 22 1/8 x 16 7/8 in. (slightly larger based on folded edges); DOA 24 1/2 x 19 1/4 in.

Collection of Merriam J. Woodhouse, Washington, D.C.

Toning; some folded/torn edges; corner loss upper right; some stains and spots of grime; several nicks at edges.

$800 - 1,200