Apache Hunter
Lithographic print on paper board • Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia (American, 1909–1982)
Style & Movement
Southwestern Impressionism / Mid-Century Western Art
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography after an original oil painting; features high-contrast color reproduction mimicking the artist's original impasto and palette knife techniques.
Creation Period
Mid-to-late 20th Century (circa 1960-1980)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 12 x 24 inches (image); 16 x 28 inches (sheet), presented in a vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
A full-length vertical portrait of an Apache male figure holding a rifle. The figure is rendered in a semi-abstract, ethereal style with a glowing yellow background. The subject wears traditional leggings and moccasins, with soft, blended features characteristic of DeGrazia's focus on spirit over anatomical realism.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the image remains vibrant, though the support shows signs of display-related aging and edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$30 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired from the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun (Tucson, AZ) or a regional Southwestern art distributor; typical of mid-century mass-market reproductions of DeGrazia's work.
Art Historical Significance
DeGrazia was a seminal figure in Southwestern art, known for his depictions of Indigenous peoples. His work gained global fame through UNICEF and mass-market reproductions, helping to define the visual aesthetic of the American Southwest in the mid-20th century.
Notable Features
Prominent facsimile signature in the lower right corner; characteristic 'halo' effect common in DeGrazia's mid-period works; textured visual appearance mimicking an original canvas.
Condition Issues
Visible silver tape at the upper corners, minor surface scuffing, edge wear on the paper board, and slight yellowing of the unprinted margins.
Conservation Recommendations
Remove adhesive tape carefully; mount using acid-free materials; frame under UV-protective glass to prevent further fading of the yellow and red pigments.
Collector Notes
“Apache Hunter” print