Carl Moon Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Carl Moon Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 26, 2026
CARL (KARL) MOON (1878-1948) PHOTOGRAPH: DESERT DAWN
Est: $400 - $800
Platinum print, c. 1910, titled lower right, inscribed lower left. View of three Native Americans on horseback in the desert. 17" high, 21" wide (print); in a period fumed oak frame, 27.5" high, 31.5" wide. Carl Moon, who spelled his name "Karl" before WWI, was born in Wilmington, Ohio, and just after the turn of the 20th century, ran a photography studio in Albuquerque. During this time, he photographed Pueblo Indians. NOTE: We are happy to answer questions and take additional photos of lots prior to the auction (the sooner submitted the better). Any updates or new photographs will be posted to the catalog on our website. Please check there prior to placing bids to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information. SHIPPING: We offer in-house shipping on all lots in this auction. Please see the terms for more information and contact us for a packing/shipping estimate.
Meander Auctions by Hollie Davis and Andrew Richmond
Jun. 14, 2026
Carl (Karl) Moon Photograph "The Love Song"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Carl (Karl) Moon (1879-1948) Gelatin silver photo of a standing man playing a flute, stamped lower left with Karl Moon Studio stamp and Pasadena CA, also marked in ink on bottom of photo "The Love Song", from a private collection in Pasadena CA, very good condition, sight 16.75" x 11", framed 25.5" x 19"
Treasureseeker Auctions LLC
Jun. 06, 2026
Attributed To Carl Moon ? Native American Framed Piece
Est: -
Site of image is 6x9.5" .Took out of the frame to examine. Appears to be a photo mounted to cardboard..We can bring to a shipper for packing and handling at your expense- shipper tel 603-581-4580
Gary R. Wallace Auctioneers Inc.
May. 23, 2026
Carl Moon Flathead Indians Montana Photo
Est: $150 - $200
6 3/4" by 9 1/2" Carl (Karl) Everton Moon (1879 - 1948) was active/lived in California, Arizona, Ohio. Carl Moon is known for Photography, landscape, children's book illustration-Indian life. Born in Wilmington, OH on Oct. 5, 1879, Carl Moon graduated from Wilmington High School, and moved to Albuquerque, NM where he had a photography studio. He worked there until 1907 when he moved to the Grand Canyon headquarters of Fred Harvey to manage and operate Harvey's art business. Moon studied painting with visiting artists Thomas Moran, Frank Sauerwein, and Louis Akin. While in the Southwest he captured many pictures of the Pueblo Indians both on film and canvas. In 1911 he wed artist Grace Purdie and settled in Pasadena in 1914. In California he concentrated on landscapes and illustrated several children's books (Wong and the Wise Old Crow, The Flaming Arrow, Painted Moccasin) about Indians, which he co-authored with his wife. Carl Moon died in San Francisco on June 24, 1948.
Davis Brothers Auction
Mar. 18, 2026
Carl Moon, The Hunter, in exceptional Arts & Crafts frame
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Carl Moon The Hunter, in exceptional Arts & Crafts frame 1914 photogravure in colors laid to board, carved wood 15.5 h x 11.875 w in (39 x 30 cm) Signed to lower right 'Carl Moon'. Provenance: Collection of Gary Diamond, Los Angeles This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Mar. 12, 2026
Carl Moon Native American Navajo Many Goats Photo
Est: $200 - $300
Navajo Patriarch or Navajo Elder Tl'izi lani (Many Goats). 8" by 10".
Davis Brothers Auction
Mar. 12, 2026
Carl Moon Native American In Ambush Taos Photo
Est: $200 - $300
7" by 8 1/2". Alternative title is The Last Arrow. Carl (Karl) Everton Moon (1879 - 1948) was active/lived in California, Arizona, Ohio. Carl Moon is known for Photography, landscape, children's book illustration-Indian life. Born in Wilmington, OH on Oct. 5, 1879, Carl Moon graduated from Wilmington High School, and moved to Albuquerque, NM where he had a photography studio. He worked there until 1907 when he moved to the Grand Canyon headquarters of Fred Harvey to manage and operate Harvey's art business. Moon studied painting with visiting artists Thomas Moran, Frank Sauerwein, and Louis Akin. While in the Southwest he captured many pictures of the Pueblo Indians both on film and canvas. In 1911 he wed artist Grace Purdie and settled in Pasadena in 1914. In California he concentrated on landscapes and illustrated several children's books (Wong and the Wise Old Crow, The Flaming Arrow, Painted Moccasin) about Indians, which he co-authored with his wife. Carl Moon died in San Francisco on June 24, 1948.
Davis Brothers Auction
Feb. 13, 2026
Carl Moon Little Maid of the Desert
Est: $150 - $250
1914 Carl (Karl) Moon (1879-1948) Naz-Dez-Pah Little Maid of the Desert, unsigned, some creases, 7" x 4 3/4"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 08, 2025
Carl Everton Moon, Untitled (Western Landscape)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Carl Everton Moon 1879 - 1948 Untitled (Western Landscape) oil on canvas inscribed lower right: To Mary from her Uncle / CARL
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 08, 2025
Carl Moon Venturo of Taos Indian Photo
Est: $400 - $600
7" by 5 1/4". Carl (Karl) Everton Moon (1879 - 1948) was active/lived in California, Arizona, Ohio. Carl Moon is known for Photography, landscape, children's book illustration-Indian life. Born in Wilmington, OH on Oct. 5, 1879, Carl Moon graduated from Wilmington High School, and moved to Albuquerque, NM where he had a photography studio. He worked there until 1907 when he moved to the Grand Canyon headquarters of Fred Harvey to manage and operate Harvey's art business. Moon studied painting with visiting artists Thomas Moran, Frank Sauerwein, and Louis Akin. While in the Southwest he captured many pictures of the Pueblo Indians both on film and canvas. In 1911 he wed artist Grace Purdie and settled in Pasadena in 1914. In California he concentrated on landscapes and illustrated several children's books (Wong and the Wise Old Crow, The Flaming Arrow, Painted Moccasin) about Indians, which he co-authored with his wife. Carl Moon died in San Francisco on June 24, 1948.
Davis Brothers Auction
Sep. 18, 2025
Carl Everton Moon, Festival Day, ca. 1900
Est: $600 - $900
Carl Everton Moon 1878 - 1914 Festival Day, ca. 1900 gelatin silver
Santa Fe Art Auction
Sep. 13, 2025
Carl Moon Arrow Maker Taos Indian Photo
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Hung in Wells Fargo & Co Field Office. Hand Tinted Photo. 21" by 25" framed. Carl (Karl) Everton Moon (1879 - 1948) was active/lived in California, Arizona, Ohio. Carl Moon is known for Photography, landscape, children's book illustration-Indian life. Born in Wilmington, OH on Oct. 5, 1879, Carl Moon graduated from Wilmington High School, and moved to Albuquerque, NM where he had a photography studio. He worked there until 1907 when he moved to the Grand Canyon headquarters of Fred Harvey to manage and operate Harvey's art business. Moon studied painting with visiting artists Thomas Moran, Frank Sauerwein, and Louis Akin. While in the Southwest he captured many pictures of the Pueblo Indians both on film and canvas. In 1911 he wed artist Grace Purdie and settled in Pasadena in 1914. In California he concentrated on landscapes and illustrated several children's books (Wong and the Wise Old Crow, The Flaming Arrow, Painted Moccasin) about Indians, which he co-authored with his wife. Carl Moon died in San Francisco on June 24, 1948.
Davis Brothers Auction
Sep. 09, 2025
Carl E. Moon (American, 1878-1948) 'Navaho Boy' and 'The Vow' Photographic Prints
Est: $200 - $400
Carl E. Moon (American, 1878-1948) 'Navaho Boy' and 'The Vow' Photographic Prints (2) items including a 1907, titled in pen, depicting a young Native American, having owner information written on verso and a c.1914, unsigned, silver gelatin image depicting Juan Concho holding a cow skull, both in wood frames Provenance: Heritage Auction Lot#55093 January 22nd, 2009 Property from: The Collection of James and Joyce Huber, Hartland, Wisconsin Category: Fine Art > Photography Estimated Sale Time: 1:02 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: August 18, 2025, 1:51 pm
Leonard Auction
Jul. 17, 2025
Carl Everton Moon (American, 1878-1948), Navajo Elder Tl’izi lani (Many Goats), silver gelatin print on paper, 16 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (42 1/2 x 34 1/2 cm.)
Est: $500 - $700
Carl Everton Moon (American, 1878-1948) Navajo Elder Tl'izi lani (Many Goats) silver gelatin print on paper signed in ink lower left Carl Moon 1914; Fred Harvey printer; with their blindstamp and copyright [1914] lower right corner
Andrew Jones Auctions
Jul. 12, 2025
Carl Moon Bro Ki He Kah Osage Indian Photo
Est: $800 - $1,200
19" by 22" framed.
Davis Brothers Auction
Jul. 02, 2025
CARL MOON STUDIO CATALOGUE FOLIO.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
A Carl Moon studio catalogue, with 15 black and white photographs, each titled in table of contents at beginning, contained in an embossed leather folio. All with ink signature of artist, and attached to paper backing with artist’s embossed stamp. Each photo 7.5” x 9.5”. Folio overall 13.5”L.
William Smith Auctions
Jun. 14, 2025
Carl Moon Bro Ki He Kah Osage Indian Photo
Est: $800 - $1,200
19" by 22" framed.
Davis Brothers Auction
May. 30, 2025
Carl Moon (1879-1948): Bro Ki He Kah (Osage)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Carl Moon (1879-1948): Bro Ki He Kah (Osage) Dimensions: 13 x 9 3/4 Framed/base dimensions: 22 x 19 x 7/8 Signature: verso: stamped and signed
Jackson Hole Art Auction
Apr. 12, 2025
Carl Moon Navajo Boy Orotone Indian Photo
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Title is Navajo Boy. 16 1/4" by 19 1/8" framed. The Huntington Historical Trust from Original Negative.
Davis Brothers Auction
Sep. 07, 2024
1914 Carl Moon The Corn Song Taos Indians Photo
Est: $400 - $600
19 3/4" by 16 3/4" framed. Very nice example with original stamped matte, ink signed as shown. Carl Moon (October 5, 1878 June 24, 1948) was an American photographer, book and magazine illustrator, painter and writer focused on Native American subjects. He has been called "the imitator of Edward Curtis" and "the last of the great early photographers to go west."
Davis Brothers Auction
Aug. 25, 2024
MOON Carl (USA 1878/79-1948) (2), 'Old Apache Scout,' printed 1909 (41.5x31.5cm / 16x12.5 inches); and 'The Conjurer - Osage,' prin
Est: $800 - $1,500
MOON, Carl (USA 1878/79-1948) (2) 'Old Apache Scout,' printed 1909 (41.5x31.5cm / 16x12.5 inches); and 'The Conjurer - Osage,' printed 1911 (38x31cm / 15x12.5 inches) Both embossed as copyright Fred Harvey, artist monogram to each at lower left, and hand-written ink titles lower right. Vintage Toned Silver Gelatin Photograph (2)
Davidson Auctions
Jul. 24, 2024
CARL MOON TAOS NATIVE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPH PLAYING
Est: $400 - $600
FLUTE. Framed 9" x 6" silver print photo on 12.5" x 10" mat embossed "CARL MOON / 565 N MENTOR AVE / PASADENA, CAL". "The Corn Song" Taos Indians taken during the fiesta of San Geronimo at the pueblo of Taos about 1912. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: descriptive sheet. CONDITION: appears fine, not removed from frame. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic & Western Americana Lifetime Collection. (02-21583/JS). $400-600.
Poulin Antiques & Auctions
May. 08, 2024
Carl Everton Moon, The Guide, Taos, 1908
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Carl Everton Moon (1878 - 1914) The Guide, Taos, 1908 sepia toned silver gelatin photograph signed lower right in black ink: Karl Moon paper chop/embossment: "Copyright 1909 by Fred Harvey"
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 17, 2024
CARL MOON HANDCOLORED PHOTOGRAPH "TAOS ARROW
Est: $400 - $600
MAKER". Famous Carl Moon 3.75" x 5" photo mounted on "CARL MOON / 565 N. MENTER AVE / PASADENA, CA" embossed cabinet card, circa 1905. CONDITION: very good, image lifting from board. PROVENANCE: from Martin Lane Historic & Western Americana Lifetime Collection. (02-21952/JS). $400-600.
Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Mar. 09, 2024
MOON Carl (USA 1878/79-1948) (2), 'Old Apache Scout,' printed 1909 (41.5x31.5cm / 16x12.5 inches); and 'The Conjurer - Osage,' prin
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
MOON, Carl (USA 1878/79-1948) (2) 'Old Apache Scout,' printed 1909 (41.5x31.5cm / 16x12.5 inches); and 'The Conjurer - Osage,' printed 1911 (38x31cm / 15x12.5 inches) Both embossed as copyright Fred Harvey, artist monogram to each at lower left, and hand-written ink titles lower right. Vintage Toned Silver Gelatin Photograph (2)
Davidson Auctions
Feb. 22, 2024
Carl Moon, Navajo, 1910
Est: $300 - $500
Heading: Author: Moon, Carl Title: Navajo Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: 1910 Description: Platinum/Palladium print cornered into overmat. Print: 24x18.5 cm (9¾x7½"); overmat: 50x40 cm (19¾x15¾").Captioned in pencil on print verso.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Oct. 19, 2023
Carl Moon (1979-1948) Last of His People - Hopi Boy on Cliffs, First Mesa, 1914
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Carl Moon (1979-1948) Last of His People - Hopi Boy on Cliffs, First Mesa, 1914 Orotone in an elaborate frame, printed c. 1914, embossed credit on the recto. image/ plate: 11 x 14in. (27.9 x 35.6cm.); artist's frame 21 1/2 x 28in. (54.5 x 71.1cm.) Provenance: Swann Galleries, March 24, 2011, lot 34 I was a little boy living in a little town in southern Ohio when I first thought of going out West to hunt Indians. I loved Indian stories...When I was twenty-three I did just as I said I would do, but instead of hunting Indians with a gun and bowie knife... I was to hunt my Indian with a camera, paint brushes, and a writing pad. CARL MOON
Hindman
Mar. 03, 2023
Carl Moon (American, 1878-1948) Sample Photographs of Indigenous People (four wo
Est: $300 - $500
Carl Moon (American, 1878-1948) Sample Photographs of Indigenous People (four works), early 20th century Four gelatin silver prints, hand colored 3-3/4 x 5-3/8 inches (9.5 x 13.7 cm) (largest image/sheet) Each with photographer's blind stamp HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 03, 2023
Carl Moon (American, 1878-1948) The Tribal Historian, Osage, early 20th century
Est: $300 - $500
Carl Moon (American, 1878-1948) The Tribal Historian, Osage, early 20th century Gelatin silver print, hand-colored 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm) (image/sheet) Signed in ink lower left HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 03, 2023
Carl Moon (American, 1878-1948) Isleta Woman, early 20th century Gelatin silver
Est: $300 - $500
Carl Moon (American, 1878-1948) Isleta Woman, early 20th century Gelatin silver print, hand-colored 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm) (image/sheet) Signed in ink lower left HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 03, 2023
Carl Moon (American, 1879-1948) Untitled, from Carl Moon Photographs of Indians
Est: $300 - $500
Carl Moon (American, 1879-1948) Untitled, from Carl Moon Photographs of Indians of the Southwest and Oklahoma (four works), 1904-17 Four gelatin silver prints, one ferrotyped 5-3/4 x 4 inches (14.6 x 10.2 cm) (image/sheet) HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 03, 2023
Carl Moon (American, 1878-1948) Indian Runner, early 20th century Gelatin silver
Est: $300 - $500
Carl Moon (American, 1878-1948) Indian Runner, early 20th century Gelatin silver print, hand-colored 16 x 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm) (image/sheet) Signed in ink lower left HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Mar. 02, 2023
Carl Moon, The Runner
Est: $300 - $500
Carl Moon The Runner c. 1906 / printed later gelatin silver print on original layered mount 13.75 h x 16.5 w in (35 x 42 cm) Moon copyrighted many of his own works and included a stamp with the copyright date. However, this does not always indicate the year the photograph was made. Artist's blindstamp to lower left. Embossed copyright stamp to lower right '© 1914 Karl Moon'. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 20, 2023
Carl Moon Photograph of Pedro Begay
Est: $300 - $500
Carl Moon (Carl Everton Moon American 1879- 1948) hand colored photograph of Pedro Begay (Navajo), marked "Harvey, Pasadena Proof #7" on reverse (Moon worked for Fred Harvey), boxboard backing marked "#7 Detroit Pub Co", boxboard frame backing marked Carl Moon Proof, masking taped onto matt, photo size 4 1/16" x 5 3/4"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 02, 2022
CARL MOON OROTONE PORTRAIT, MEGUELITO.
Est: $300 - $500
Early 20th C. orotone (a photographic print on glass with gold painted back) by Carl Moon, titled “Meguelito”, with artist’s gilt initials on front “C.M.” Plate 6.5” x 5.25”, Overall 11.25” x 9.25”.
William Smith Auctions
Nov. 02, 2022
CARL MOON OROTONE PORTRAIT, GRAYHAWK.
Est: $300 - $500
Early 20th C. orotone (a photographic print on glass with gold painted back) by Carl Moon, titled “Grayhawk”, with artist’s gilt initials on front “C.M.” Plate 7” x 5.5”, Overall 11.25” x 9.25”.
William Smith Auctions
Nov. 02, 2022
CARL MOON OROTONE PORTRAIT, BEAR LEGS.
Est: $300 - $500
Early 20th C. orotone (a photographic print on glass with gold painted back) by Carl Moon, titled “Bear Legs”, with artist’s gilt initials on front “C.M.” Plate 7” x 5”, Overall 11.25” x 9.25”.
William Smith Auctions
Nov. 02, 2022
CARL MOON GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH, THE HUNTER.
Est: $300 - $500
Early 20th C. gelatin silver photograph on paper, titled “The Hunter, Taos”, by Carl Moon, ink signed lower left, “Karl Moon”. Image 19” x 14”, Overall 20” x 24”.
William Smith Auctions
Nov. 02, 2022
CARL MOON SILVER GELATIN PRINT, LAST OF HIS TRIBE.
Est: $300 - $500
Early 20th C. gelatin silver print, titled “The Last of His Tribe”, by Carl Moon, ink signed lower left “Karl Moon”. Paper size 16” x 20”, Overall 20” x 24”.
William Smith Auctions
Jan. 14, 2022
CARL MOON (1878-1948) CIRCA 1900 PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM OF (40) NATIVE AMERICAN PORTRAITS
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
With gold tone on cover, the last image hand colored, all originals taken and printed by Moon, this album is referenced in Driebe's book on pg.194. An imposing hardcover album from Moon's Pasadena, California Studio to display his photos. Inset onto the front inside cover is a gold tone of Moon's most famous image, his remarkably sensitive bust portrait of a "Navajo Boy", which has sold for over $15,000 by itself. Waist length photo of "Pedro Cayeete" on front cover. The album contains forty selected images printed in matte finish, ranging in size from 6 1/2" x 5 1/2" to 7 1/2" x 9 1/2", each image matted on a heavy album page, set off by a gold liner. The album is 10 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 2 1/2". Very good condition. Photos mounted in pages, on both sides of each, are titled by typed slips of paper, front to back: “Reflections”; “Storyteller” (Taos); “Gray Hawk” (Taos); “Voice of the Stream”; “Wild Flowers”; “Their First Born” (Taos); “Hostin Nez”; “Bear Legs” (Osage); “Navajo Mother and Child”; “Homeward Bound” (Hopi Second Mesa); “Hopi Mirror”; “Warrior”; “Jim Little Feather”; “The Wolf” (Cho Bah Begey...Navajo); “Warrior’s Bride” (Albida); “Mending Arrows”; “Taos Arrowmaker”; “Dancing Lesson”; “Taos Medicine Man”; “Medicine Drum”; “Hopi Weaver” (Village...Tewa); “Navajo Weaver”; “Scout”; “Return of the Harvesters” (Walpi); “Standing Elk” (Taos...War Captain); “Lone Singer”; “Flute Player”; “Mo Hi Qui Ilo” (Hopi); “Aleda”; “Zuni Baking Ovens”; “Zuni Building”; “Ko Mah Qua Ee” (Hopi); “Hopi Sisters” (Arabi); “Ancient Hopi House”; “First Mesa” (Walpi); “Grinding Corn” (Olha Chi De); “Nampeyo” (Hopi Pottery Maker); “Corn Song”; “Love Song” (Taos); “Azi” (Osage); “Little Daughter of the Desert” (This last is hand colored and mounted inside the back cover). Ref: "In Search of the Wild Indian: Photographs and Life Works by Carl and Grace Moon" by Tom Driebe, Maurose Publishing Co., Moscow, Pa. 1997. p. 194.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 18, 2021
Carl Moon ''The Wolf'' Silver Gelatin Photograph
Est: $200 - $400
Carl Moon (1878-1948, California) ''The Wolf'' Silver Gelatin Photograph, 1904. 16''x12.5''. Not signed. Framed in antique oak frame 23.5''x20''. Good condition with 1'' V-shaped tear to mouth area.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Nov. 18, 2021
Carl Moon ''Loti, Laguna Pueblo'' Silver Gelatin
Est: $300 - $500
Carl Moon (1878-1948, California) ''Loti, Laguna Pueblo'' Silver Gelatin Photograph, 1905. 16''x12.5''. Not signed. Framed in antique oak frame 23.5''x20''. Very good condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Aug. 14, 2021
Carl Moon, Buffalo Hunt, 1914
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Carl Moon (1879 - 1948) Buffalo Hunt, 1914 oil on wood panel signed and dated lower right: BY HALF MOON. 1914.
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jun. 09, 2021
Carl Moon, (American, 1878-1948), Juan Concho, Taos, circa 1910, hand-tinted gelatin silver print, 19 5/8" x 15 5/8"
Est: $800 - $1,200
Carl Moon (American, 1878-1948) Juan Concho, Taos, circa 1910 hand-tinted gelatin silver print signed lower left stamped verso: JUAN CONCHO / TAOS / AT SANTA FE RY / F. HARVEY D.R. / HOTEL ESCALANTE / ASH FORK ARIZ. 19 5/8" x 15 5/8"
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 11, 2021
CARL MOON (AMERICAN, 1879-1948).
Est: $800 - $1,200
Gelatin silver print. "Last of His People". Signed lower right. From a Greenwich, CT collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 07, 2021
Carl Moon (American 1879 - 1948) Watercolor painting Indian mother w/ children
Est: $900 - $1,200
Carl Moon (American 1879 - 1948) Watercolor painting on paper, titled "By the Light of the Moon" Indian mother with children at a stream. Signed lower right. In wood frame, glazed. 2.6lbs Approx. Measurements: Visible area 7.75 x 10.25 inches; frame 14.5 x 17.25 inches. Domestic Shipping: $25
Global Auctions Company
Feb. 06, 2021
CARL MOON The Wolf Navaho 1905
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
CARL MOON, The Wolf. Navaho, 1905, 9.6x7.6" gelatin silver print, titled 'The Wolf' on brown paper mount. Copyright 1907 by Fred Harvey embossment stamp in image lower right. This print is FRAMED One of Moon's most sought after portraits of a Navaho Medicine Man. CARL [KARL] Moon (b. 1879, Wilmington, OH; d. 1948, Pasadena, CA) Moon served as a photography apprentice until 1903 when he set up a studio in Albuquerque and began painting and photographing the Indians in the area. He specialized in romantic and pictorial photographs of Indian life that were used for illustrations for his wife Grace Moon's children books. The Fred Harvey Company and the Santa Fe Railroad, for whom he was the official photographer and artistic director, also used the photographs. Moon was active primarily between 1900 and 1915. His gelatin silver prints ranging in size from 2x4" to 14x20" were often hand colored, and he also made orotones [but not of the quality of Edward Curtis]. His photographs are very painterly and contain subjects popularly used by the Taos founders in their paintings or for promotional art sought after by the Railroad. A superb collection of his work resides at the Huntington Library, San Marino in California.
Andrew Smith Gallery Photography Auctions, LLC
Feb. 05, 2021
Carl Moon (AM 1878-1948) Vicente
Est: $300 - $500
Carl Moon (American 1878-1948) Vicente large hand colored photograph laid on older boxboard with embossed Copywright Carl Moon Pasadena Cal. Lower right hand corner photo measures 20 x 16"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers