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SINCE 1969
1
A Navajo concho belt
Mid-20th century; Diné
Buckle stamped: M / Silver
Comprising seven oval stamped silver conchos aand eight butterfly stamped silver conchos with matching buckle, each with set turquoise and set to a black leather strap
Buckle: 3” H x 4.375” W; each oval: 3.125” H x 3.875” W; butterfly: 3” H x 1.5” W; belt: 1” H x 37” L
$700-900
2
A Navajo concho belt
Mid/late 20th century; Diné
Appears unmarked
Comprising seven silver oval conchos with set turquoise and seven silver butterfly conchos with set turquoise as well as a matching buckle, all set to a black leather strap
Buckle: 2.5” H x 3.125” W; each oval concho: 2.5” H x 2.75” W; each butterfly: 2.375” H x 1.125” W; belt: 0.75” H x 35.5” L 475.3 grams gross
$1,000-1,500
Late 20th/21st century
A
Stamped:
With ten stamped oval conchos and buckle, all mounted to a black leather strap, plus one loose concho, 2 pieces Buckle and each concho: 2.5” H x 3” W; belt: 1.375” H x 31.5” L 454.1 grams gross
$600-800
4 A Navajo concho belt
Early 20th century; Diné
Appears unmarked
Comprised of four large round conchos, five large butterfly conchos and a square belt buckle each with stamped motifs and set with turquoise, all set to a wide black leather belt
Buckle: 3.5” H x3.5” W, 1” opening; each round concho: 3.5”
Dia.; each butterfly: 2.5” W; belt: 3” H x 40” L
880.9 grams gross
$1,000-1,500
5
A large Navajo silver and turquoise belt buckle
Mid-20th century; Diné
Stamped for unknown maker: BL [conjoined] / S
Comprised of two large slab turquoise pieces mounted to an elaborately stamped buckle with silver overlay foliate motifs
2.75” H x 7.125” W
224.9 grams gross
$400-600
6
Two carved stone fetish necklaces
Mid/late 20th century
Comprising a Southwest-style fetish necklace with carved turquoise fetish bear pendant and large carved fetish bear and buffalo figures, with smaller multicolored carved bear and fox fetish figures (29” L x 1.75” H), and a Zuni-style carved fetish necklace with Sunface figure pendant and various animal figures (29.5” L x 2” H), 2 pieces
$300-500
7
Two Southwest jewelry items
Early/mid-20th century
Appear unmarked
Comprising a sandcast silver belt buckle with central turquoise in a handmade bezel setting (2.375” H x 3.125” W) and a substantial twisted wire and set turquoise cuff bracelet (6” total inner C x 0.625” H, with a 0.875” gap), 2 pieces 126.9 grams gross
$500-700
8
An Aguilar Santo Domingo Pueblo Necklace
Late 20th/21st century
A Pueblo turquoise necklace
Stamped: TA [conjoined] [for Wayne Aguilar (b. 1966; Kewa) or Anthony Aguilar 1919-2002; Kewa) Comprising a triple strand of graduating turquoise beads with a large central drop pendant and stamped silver accents
26.5” L x 3.375” H
$800-1,200
11
12
L.F. Wheeler (19th century)
“Civilization from Johnsons Atlas,” 1868
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower left: L. F. Wheeler; signed and dated again; titled, numbered, and inscribed verso: No. 3 / Tecumseh, Mich.
37.25” H x 31.5” W
$2,000-4,000
13
A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket
Early 20th century; Southern California
A wide coiled basket with rattlesnake motif to center
3.375” H x 13.5” Dia.
$5,000-7,000
Literature: This basket illustrated: John Kania and Alan Blaugrund, “Antique Native American Basketry of Western North America: A Comprehensive Guide to Identification” (Seattle: Marquand Books, 2014), 141, pl. 73.
14
A polychrome California Mission pictorial basket
Late 19th/early 20th century; Southern California A coiled rectangular form bowl with rattlesnake motif banding the walls with heads meeting at the center
4” H x 12.5” W x 9.75” D
$5,000-7,000
Provenance: The Steve Getzwiller Collection Acquired from the above by present owner
Exhibited: Wickenburg, Arizona, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, “One Trader’s Legacy: Steve Getzwiller Collects the West,” November 18th, 2017 - June 3, 2018
Literature: This basket illustrated: Susan Sorg, “One Trader’s Legacy: Steve Getzwiller Collects the West” (Wickenburg, AZ: Desert Caballeros Western Museum, 2018), 22
Other Notes: A copy of the exhibition catalogue accompanies this lot.
15
A large polychrome California Mission basket
Late 19th/early 20th century; Southern California
A large coiled tray with high sides and star and flower geometric motifs, with a central silver button
3.75” H x 26” Dia.
$2,000-3,000
16
A polychrome California Mission snake basket
Early 20th century; Southern California
A small coiled bowl with a coiled snake motif to body
3.75” H x 6” Dia.
$700-900
17
Paul Kane (1810-1871)
“Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America,” 1859
Kane, Paul. “Wanderings of an Artist Among the Indians of North America from Canada to Vancouver Island and Oregon through the Hudson Bay Territory and Back Again.” London: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans, and Roberts, 1859.
Hardcover book
Front endpaper with bookplate for T.H. Marshall; front flyleaves with various pencil notations
Octavo, bound in blind-stamped cloth with gilt-stamped spine, colored folding map, eight colored lithograph plates, and thirteen text woodcut illustrations in a hard slipcase
9.125” H x 6.25” W x 1.75” D
$1,000-1,500
Provenance: Jeff Weber Rare Books, Glendale, CA
18
Wallace Begay
(b. 1957, Diné)
Navajo figure wrapped in a third phase chief’s blanket overlooking a landscape Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: W. Begay © Sight: 21.5” H x 13” W
$400-600
21
Gene Speck
(b. 1937)
“Blooming Rabbit Bush,” 1988 Oil on Masonite
Signed and dated lower right: Gene Speck; signed again and titled in pencil on the frame’s backing paper; titled again on a label also affixed to the frame’s backing paper
9” H x 11.25” W
$2,000-3,000
22 Thomas Decker (b. 1951) “Overnight Camp” Oil on artist’s board
Signed lower right: © Tom A. de Decker; titled on the stretcher Sight: 6.875” H x 9.125” W
$500-700
(1943-2018)
$600-800
25
Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
A Native American in headdress raising a rifle
Patinated bronze mounted to a stone plinth
Signed and numbered in the casting: C. Kauba / 6254
10.5” H x 3.5” W x 4.5” D; with base: 13” H x 6” W x 4.5” D
$500-700
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
26
“Meeting in Oklahoma, Creek, Caddo, Wichita,” 2015 Oil on canvas
Signed and with the artist’s device lower left: © HF Wackermann; signed and with the artist’s device and copyright again, verso; also titled and dated, verso
16” H x 20” W
$800-1,200
27
28
Hubert Wackermann (b. 1945)
“Comanche Woman,” 2019
Oil on canvas
Signed and with the artist’s device lower right: © HF Wackermann; signed and with the artist’s device and copyright again, verso; also titled and dated, verso
18” H x 14” W
$800-1,200
29
$700-900
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
30
Edith Hynes (1885-1971)
“Taos Pueblo” Oil on canvas
Signed lower right: Edith Hynes; titled on a label affixed to the frame’s backboard
23” H x 26.25” W
$1,500-2,500
31
A large framed Navajo Teec Nos Pos storm pattern rug
Mid/late 20th century; Diné
Woven in red, cream, black, and grey wool with a double storm pattern motif and additional pictographic elements throughout in an elaborate all-over design, professionally framed and mounted within a custom plexiglass frame 96” H x 61” W approximately
$3,000-5,000
A collection of ten polychrome Navajo wedding tray baskets
Late 20th century; Diné
A large group of coiled basket trays woven in red, black, and natural fibers in various banded star and zigzag motifs in graduated sizes, 10 pieces
Largest: 28.75” Dia.; smallest: 2.5” Dia.
$500-700
Attributed
Late 20th/21st century
A large polychrome Navajo wedding basket
A
$500-700
34
Attributed to Sally Black (b. 1958, Diné)
Late 20th/21st century
A Navajo polychrome coiled basketry tray or plaque with a band of stylized figures
$200-400
Mid/late 20th century; Diné Woven in red, cream, grey, and black wool with three elaborate X-motif (possibly waterbug) all within a black and white diamond border professionally framed under plexiglass and mounted to a cream linen backing 108” H x 65” W approximately
$3,000-5,000
Mid/late 20th century; Diné
Woven in red, cream, dark grey, light grey, and black wool with a central diamond and radiating elements finished with an elaborate border, professionally framed and mounted to cream linen within a custom plexiglass frame
83”
$2,000-3,000
37
$800-1,200
$800-1,200
39
Mid/late
$600-900
40
$700-900
41 Charles Fritz (b. 1955)
“The Ancient Autumn Song,” 1998 Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower left: C. Fritz ©; titled on the frame plaque; titled again on a tag affixed verso
36” H x 50” W
$20,000-30,000
42 Gerald Shippen
(b. 1955)
“Quick Draw,” 2014 Patinated bronze on wood plinth
Signed, dated, titled, numbered, and inscribed in the casting: Gerald Shippen © / 2014 / Gomin 3
13.5” H x 15.5” W x 7” D; with base:14.5” H x 17.5” W x 9” D
$1,500-2,500
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
Signed and dated along the lower edge: L. Frazier; titled on a frame plaque; signed, titled, and dated again on an artist label affixed verso 24” H x 40” W
$7,000-9,000
Provenance: Sold: Scottsdale Art Auction, Scottsdale, AZ, Lot 360
45 Tim Shinabarger (b. 1966)
“Cracker Jack,” 2010 Patinated Bronze Edition: 23/35
Signed, dated, and numbered in the casting: Time Shinabarger / © 10
13” H x 3.5” W x 9.5” D; with base: 14.5” H x 7” W x 11” D
$1,000-2,000
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
46
Luke Frazier (b. 1950)
“Arizona Roundup,” 2007 Oil on Masonite
Signed lower right: L. Frazier; dated lower right; titled on a frame plaque; signed, titled, and dated again, verso; signed, titled, and dated again on an artist label affixed verso
$12,000-18,000
Provenance: Sold: Scottsdale Art Auction, Scottsdale, AZ, Lot 352 The Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
$300-500
49
Two Paiute burden baskets
Early 20th century; Great Basin, USA
Comprising two twined conical burden baskets each with geometric banding
X- banded: 17” H x 18” W; narrow banded: 16.5” H x 16” W
$100-200
50
Early 20th century; Akimel O’odham, Southwest United States
Coiled large tray with black center and an eight-pointed star motif with original hang tag
5” H x 17.75” W
$400-600
Early/mid-20th century; Akimel O’odham, Southwest United States
A large coiled bowl with a central black base and radiating hooked swirl motif
$400-600
52
Two Pima baskets
Early 20th century; Akimel O’odham, Southwest United States Comprising a coiled bowl with hooked motifs to walls (4.875” H x 10” Dia.) and a coiled olla form basket with stepped motif (7.5” H x 8.75” Dia.), 2 pieces
$300-500
$800-1,200
55
A
Early/mid-20th century; Diné Woven in brown, grey, tan, and cream wool with central stepped elements and floating geometric motifs with a cross border
68” H x 44” W
$1,000-2,000
Provenance: The Buck Jones Collection Private Collection, Central California, acquired from the above
$400-600
57
A
Late 19th/early 20th century; Diné Woven in red, grey, brown, and green wool with a serrated hourglass in red, outlined in purple and with green borders
20” H x 20” W
$200-400
$300-500
61
Two Navajo textiles
Mid-20th century; Diné
Comprising a Navajo regional rug woven in cream, red, grey, and brown wool with multiple bands (65” H x 45” W), and a smaller runner-style regional rug woven in brown, grey, red, and cream wool with two columns of serrated diamonds and alternating red and rust bands (54.5 “ H x 27” W), 2 pieces
$300-500
$300-500
63
Keith Christie (1935-2017)
“Unpacker”
Patinated bronze on wood base
With the incised signature: K. Christie; titled on a plaque on the wooden base
12” H x 6.5” W x 11.25” D; with base: 14” H x 9” W x 13” D
$800-1,200
64
A Jonathan Howard and Co. molded copper weathervane
Mid/late 19th century; West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
The molded copper and cast zinc horse weathervane with stylized, free-moving tail on a custom carved wood stand, 2 pieces With stand: 26” H x 23” W x 10” D
$2,000-3,000
Provenance: Property of the American Broadcasting Company, New York Walt Disney Co., Burbank, California, acquired by corporate merger with the above Private Collection, Los Angeles, California, acquired from the above
“San Marcos Ranch,” 1904
Oil on waxed canvas
Signed, dated, and inscribed lower right: Alex F. Harmer / San Marcos Ranch, Santa Barbara, Cal, 1904
16” H x 20” W
$2,500-3,500
67
$2,000-3,000
68
John Sloan
(1871-1951)
Cowboys rustling cattle herd in the rain, circa 1920
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right: John Sloan
33” H x 49.75” W
$10,000-15,000
Other Notes: Inspired by summer trips to Santa Fe during 1916-1917, John Sloan returned fully invigorated to paint the Southwest during the summer of 1919. Leaving Gloucester, Massachusetts, with the responsibilities of formal teaching behind him, Sloan was no doubt filled with the excitement and sense of adventure Old Santa Fe offered. Indeed, Sloan’s biographer Rowland Elzea recalls “the majority of his paintings of the summer of 1919 show his response to the life of the people there: Indian, Hispanic, and Anglo.” This oil on canvas captures the experience Sloane and many of his fellow colleagues were looking for in New Mexico-cowboys and charros whooping on horseback with dogs, all herding hundreds of stampeding cattle in a driving rainstorm. The cast of unknown characters depicted in this painting all come together in this one frenzied instantóto create a perfect Western backdrop for the urbanist painter from Philadelphia.
69
Attributed to Frederic Sackrider Remington ANA (1861-1909)
Seventeen field sketches of various figural subjects
Pencil or India ink on nine sheets of cream paper and one sheet of green paper
Each: Unsigned; three images indistinctly annotated in pencil Sight of largest: 12” H x 9” W
$3,000-5,000
Other Notes: This lot is comprised of seven double-sided sheets and three single-sided sheets, all sandwich-mounted within 10 mats.
Figures on horseback in Southwest landscape, 1964 Oil on Masonite
Signed and dated lower right: Will Burlingame
24” H x 36” H
$1,000-2,000
71
19th-20th Century American School
Vaquero walking with his horse
Gouache and watercolor on brown paper
Indistinctly signed at the lower left, or right, respectively, possibly: W. “Schmedtse”
Sight: 8.25” H x 12.25” W
Seated vaquero viewing ships out at sea
Gouache and watercolor on brown paper
Indistinctly signed at the lower left, or right, respectively, possibly: W. “Schmedtse”
Sight: 12.25” H x 8.25” W
2 pieces
$300-500
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
72
William H.D. Koerner (1878-1938)
“Cowboy - Ed Breem”
Watercolor and mixed media on paper
Initialed lower center: K; with the W.H.D Koerner black ink stamp on the frame’s backing paper
Sight: 12.25” H x 10” W
$1,500-2,500
Provenance: Fenn Galleries, Ltd., Santa Fe, NM
Brian Lebel’s Cody Old West Auction, Santa Fe, NM, June 26, 2021, Lot 54
Literature: Bernard DeVoto, “You Jack O’Diamonds,” “The Saturday Evening Post,” Volume 203, Number 28, January 10, 1931, p.13, illustrated.
Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by a copy of “The Saturday Evening Post,” for January 10, 1931, in which this artwork is reproduced.
73
Edward Borein
(1872-1945)
“The Concord Coach”
Watercolor and gouache on paper
Signed in pen lower left: Edward Borein
Image/Sheet: 7.75” H x 11” W
$10,000-15,000
Provenance: Sold: Christie’s, Los Angeles, “Western Property from the Katherine H. Haley Trust,” October 30-31, 2000, Lot 170
Exhibited: Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix Art Museum, “Edward Borein: The Katherine H. Haley Collection,” April 5-May 21, 1974, p.18 (illustrated)
Oklahoma City, OK, National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center, “The West of Edward Borein,” March-May 1979, no.8 (illustrated)
San Buenaventura, CA, Ventura County Museum of History and Art, “The West Remembered: The Art of Edward Borein,” JuneSeptember 1988
Wickenburg, AZ, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, “The West Remembered: The Art of Edward Borein,” February 16-April 30, 1990
Bend, Oregon, High Desert Museum, June-September 1990
Palm Springs, CA, Palm Springs Desert Museum, “Edward Borein: Art of the West,” February 8-April 28, 1991
Santa Barbara, CA, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, “Coloring the West: Watercolors and Oils by Edward Borein,” October 24, 2007-February 17, 2008, p. 40 (illustrated)
Literature: E. Seyfarth, “Edward Borein, Western Artist,” “Westways,” August 1988, p. 42 (illustrated)
74
Edward Borein (1872-1945)
“Mission Santa Ines, No.2”
Etching and drypoint on paper
Signed in pencil and with the artist’s remarque in pencil in the lower margin: Edward Borein
Plate: 8” H x 17.25” W; Sheet: 13.25” H x 18.875” W
$1,500-2,500
Provenance: Arlington Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
Literature: Galvin 253
75
Edward Borein
(1872-1945)
“Hacienda Gate”
Etching and drypoint on paper
From the edition of unknown size, most likely printed posthumously Signed in pencil in the lower margin, at right: Edward Borein
Plate: 4” H x 5” W; Sight: 4.625” H x 5.5” W
$400-600
Literature: Galvin 269
76
Edward Borein (1872-1945)
“Setting Pretty, No. 1”
Etching and drypoint on paper
From the edition of unknown size
Signed in pencil lower right margin: Edward Borein
Plate: 7” H x 5” W; Sheet: 10” H x 6.75” W
$1,000-1,500
Literature: Galvin 65
77
“Scratchin’ High”
$800-1,200
Literature: Galvin 69
78
Edward Borein (1872-1945)
“Merry Xmas Happy New Year 1922”
Etching in brownish-black on paper
From the edition of unknown size, presumably printed circa 1922 With the title and “The Boreins” printed in the plate
Plate: 5.5” H x 3.75” W
$500-700
Literature: Not in Galvin
79
Olaf Carl Wieghorst (1899-1988)
“Poison Water”
Etching and drypoint on paper
From the edition of unknown size most likely posthumously With the artist’s monogram in the Image/Sheet: 8.375” H x 11” W
$300-500
80
Edward Borein (1872-1945)
“Sunfishing”
Etching and drypoint in brown on paper
From the edition of unknown size and date, most likely printed posthumously
Appears unsigned
Plate: 5” H x 4” W; 5.5” H x 4.5” W
$400-600
Literature: Galvin 293
81
Attributed to A.P Proctor (1862-1950)
Stampeding cattle
Ink on thin paper
Appears unsigned
Sight: 7.25” H x 11” W
$500-700
82
Edward Borein (1872-1945)
“Sign Talk, No. 1”
Drypoint in brown on paper
From the edition of unknown size
Signed in pencil and with the artist’s remarque in pencil in the lower margin: Edward Borein
Image: 2.625” H x 3.5” W; Sight: 4.5” H x 5.25” W
$700-900
Literature: Galvin 175
83
Edward Borein
(1872-1945)
“Going to the Dance, No. 2,” Etching and drypoint on paper
Unsigned, with the lifetime edition inkstamp signed by Lucile Borein affixed to the backboard of the frame Plate: 5.875” H x 7” W
$700-900
Provenance: Studio of the artist Lucile Borein, widow of the artist Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Bertram M. Newhouse, New York, NY, purchased from the above circa 1950 Gallery de Silva, Santa Barbara, CA
Literature: Galvin 154
Notes: This lot is sold together with a letter of authenticity, including provenance details, signed and dated on July 14, 1983 by Walter G. Silva, Director of Gallery de Silva, Santa Barbara, CA.
84
Ron Riddick (b. 1952)
“Gifting the Buffalo Robe,” 2006 Graphite on paper laid to mat board, as issued Signed in pencil lower right: R.S. Riddick CA; signed again, titled, and dated, verso; titled again in pencil on the mat board lower left
Image/Sheet: 24.75” H x 18.75” W
$1,800-2,200
85
Mela Youngblood (1931-1991, Santa Clara Pueblo)
Circa 1970
A Santa Clara blackware pottery jar
Signed and dated to underside: Mela Youngblood / Santa Clara Pue / 11-2-70
A carved cylindrical blackware jar with curvilinear banded motif
4.5” H x 4.125” Dia.
$800-1,200
86
Linda
Late 20th century
A Pueblo blackware pottery wedding vase
Signed to underside: Linda Tafoya-Oyenque / Santa Clara -San Juan
A small blackware wedding vase with carved curvilinear Avanyu motif and micaceous accents
9” H x 4.5” Dia.
$500-700
87
$300-500
88
Harrison Begay, Jr. (b. 20th Century, Diné/Santa Clara Pueblo)
Late 20th century
A small Pueblo blackware pottery vessel
Signed to underside: Harrison [within pot pictogram]
A carved blackware pottery low bowl with a fluted rim and burnished and matte micaceous sections with floral and butterfly motifs
4.5” H x 4.5” Dia.
$200-400
89
Two Puebloan blackware pottery vessels
Two works:
Ernest Naranjo (b. 20th century) and Marian Rose Naranjo (b. 1950, Santa Clara Pueblo)
A Santa Clara Pueblo blackware bowl
Signed and inscribed to underside: Ernie / + / Marian / Santa Clara / Pueblo
With burnished black slip glaze
2.75” H x 4.75” Dia.
Maria Montoya Martinez (1887-1980, San Ildefonso Pueblo)
A San Ildefonso Pueblo blackware dish
Signed to underside: Maria / Pove’ka
With burnished black slip glaze
1” H 6.75” Dia.
2 pieces
$200-300
90
Two San Ildefonso Pueblo blackware pottery vessels
Two works:
Maria Montoya Martinez (1887-1980) and Julian Martinez (1885-1943, San Ildefonso Pueblo)
A blackware bowl, pre-1943
Signed to underside: Marie / + / Julian
With burnished black slip glaze
2.5” H x 8.625” Dia.
Maria Montoya Martinez (1887-1980) and Santana Martinez (1909-2002, San Ildefonso Pueblo)
A blackware bowl, circa 1943-1954
Signed to underside: Marie / + / Santana
With burnished black slip glaze
2.25” H x 7.5” Dia.
2 pieces
$800-1,200
91
Rebecca Ortega (b. 20th century, Santa Clara Pueblo)
A micaceous pottery vessel
Signed and inscribed to the underside: Rebecca Ortega / Santa Clara Pueblo / New Mexico
The lidded jar with pinched neck, twisted handle, and areas of black fire clouding
9.5” H x 9.5” Dia.
$200-400
92
A Pueblo polychrome pottery bowl, circa 1997
Signed and dated to underside: Susie Folwell / 97 / Santa Clara Pueblo The pottery bowl with an elaborate geometric design of polychrome burnished and painted slip and applied avian motif with sgraffito motifs throughout 4.75”
$300-500
93
An Acoma pottery olla
20th century; Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico
The large polychrome pottery vessel with three geometric panels centering a parrot on a buff ground
7.75” H x 9.25” Dia.
$1,000-2,000
94 Peter K. Williams (b. 20th century)
Untitled, 2001
Acrylic on canvas
Signed and dated lower right: P.K. Williams and with the artist’s device; titled on an exhibition label affixed to the frame’s backing paper; titled again on an exhibition ribbon affixed verso 20” H x 16” W
$200-400
Exhibited: Gallup, NM, “Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial,” 2002
Other Notes: This lot is sold together with the 3rd place white ribbon awarded to the artist in 2002 at the “Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial” exhibition in Gallup, NM.
95
Loren Ami (b. 1968, Hopi-Tewa)
A polychrome pottery canteen, 1997
Signed and dated to underside: Loren Ami / 6/97 / [insect cipher] The canteen with polychrome avian and face motif on burnished buff slip glaze with hide strap
4.25” H x 7.5” W x 6” D
$400-600
96
Jean Sahmie, Tobacco Flower Girl (b. 1948, Hopi-Tewa)
A polychrome pottery bowl, circa 2000
Signed to underside with artist’s corn cipher and looped symbol The bowl with polychrome avian motif on burnished buff slip glaze
4.25” H x 9.25” Dia.
$400-600
Provenance: Case Trading Post, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, Santa Fe, NM Acquired from the above by present owner
Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by the original receipt from Case Trading Post dated August 18, 2000.
97
Vernida Polacca Nampeyo (b.1955, Hopi)
A polychrome pottery bowl, late 20th century
Signed and dated to underside: Vernida / Polacca / Nampeyo
The vessel with polychrome avian motifs on burnished buff slip glaze
5.75” H x 8.5” Dia.
$300-600
$300-500
100
A Santo Domingo Kewa pottery jar
Signed and dated to underside: Robert Tenorio / Kewa / 2001 / [stars]
The polychrome pottery vessel with black geometric band, red scallop motif, and red foot on buff slip glaze
7” H x 9” Dia.
$300-500
Provenance: Eagle Dancer on the Plaza, Santa Fe, NM Acquired from the above by present owner
Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by a sales receipt from Eagle Dancer on the Plaza, Santa Fe, NM dated December 19, 2001.
101
A large Acoma lizard bowl
20th century
Signed to underside: Acoma / LC [possibly for Lorianne Concho]
The large polychrome vessel with red slip glaze with an all over lizard motif
10.5” H x 10.5” Dia.
$200-400
Late 20th century
A Navajo pottery vessel
Signed to underside: SM / Diné
A melon form pottery vase with a mottled buff finish and black fire clouding
8” H x 7.25” Dia.
$500-700
103
Edison Cummings (b. 20th century, Diné) Late 20th/21st century
A set of Navajo 14k gold and tufa cast silver jewelry with set coral Each stamped: E. Cummings / 14K Comprising a coral set tufa cast silver cuff (6.5” total inner C x 2.375” H, with a 1.125” opening) with a matching ring (Ring size 8; 1.625” H), 2 pieces 146.6 grams gross
$1,000-1,500
104
A group of Southwest necklaces
Mid/late 20th century
Comprising a Pueblo multistrand coral necklace with mother of pearl accents and silver finishings (31.5” L), a Pueblo coral and graduated turquoise nugget necklace (29” L), a threestrand coral and silver bead necklace with silver bead terminals (29” L), and a similarly strung three-strand fine coral bead necklace with silver bead terminals (29” L), 4 pieces
$500-700
105
Gibson Nez (d. 2007, Diné/Jicarilla Apache)
Late 20th/21st century
Stamped: GZN / Navajo
A large Navajo silver pendant with oval coral cabochon set on a silver bead necklace
20” L x 4” H
185.1 grams gross $2,000-3,000
A large group of Southwest necklaces
Mid/late 20th century Comprising a multistrand Pueblo necklace with turquoise, coral and shell disc beads (34” L), a four-strand hardstone bead necklace accented with turquoise and finished with six-sided stamped silver barrels (26” L), a turquoise stone bead necklace with a fossilized ammonite pendant (23.5” L x 1.75” H), a double-strand red glass bead necklace with carved fetish birds (27” L), a small double-strand heishi necklace with carved stone animal figures (29” L) and a multistrand fine coral bead necklace with white shell accents and silver bead clasp (30” L), 6 pieces
$500-700
107
Harlan Coonsis (b.1958, Zuni)
Late 20th/21st century
A Zuni inlaid bolo
Stamped: H.R.Coonsis / Zuni / [Sunface symbol]
A stepped diamond silver bolo with an inlaid abalone red tailed hawk with enameled evergreen landscape and inlaid coral, tiger’s-eye, lapis, and turquoise inlay with inlaid dangle tips all mounted to a black braided leather cord Bolo: 3” H x 3” W; each tip: 2.5” H; cord: 37” L
$600-900
Late 20th century
109
A group of Southwest jewelry
$400-600
Late
$200-300
111
Marguerite Houle (b. 20th century, Huron/Metis)
Late 20th/21st century
A group of five beadwork items including a beaded cuff lined with suede (6.75” total inner C x 1.625”; wrist opening: 1”), two beaded belt buckles lined with suede (2.5” H x 3.625” W and 2.625” H x 3.625” W) and two pairs of earrings worked in seed beads, porcupine quills and horsehair (each marked: MH; each 2.125” H), 7 pieces
$100-200
Other Notes: Attributed to Marguerite Houle as per owner’s notes.
112
Two Southwest bolos
Mid/late 20th century
Two works:
Ernest Roy Begay (b. 1956, Diné)
A large stamped and pierced sterling silver Navajo concho bolo with central cluster set coral and dangles, all set on a braided leather strap
Stamped: ERB / Sterling
Bolo: 3” H x 2.5” W; each dangle: 1.5” H; strap: 42” L
A set onyx and coral trapezoidal bolo with set onyx dangles, all mounted on a braided leather strap
Stamped: JW
Bolo: 2” H x 2” W; each dangle: 1.25” H; strap: 30” L
2 pieces 172.1 grams gross
$500-700
113
A carved shell sterling silver bolo
Late 20th century
Roughly etched to reverse: FL [possibly for Frank Laheleon, Hopi]; further stamped: Sterling A large bolo with elaborate foliate silver overlay and set turquoise and coral all framing a carved shell image of a man and horse, with braided leather strap
Bolo: 3.25” H x 2.75” W
96.6 grams gross
$300-500
114
A Santo Domingo Pueblo necklace with matching earrings
Mid/late 20th century, Kewa
Comprising a shell pendant with turquoise mosaic overlay suspended from a double turquoise stone strand necklace (18.5-25” L x 2.75” H x 2.5” W), together with a pair of matching shell overlay pierced earrings (Each: 2.5” H), 3 pieces
$300-500
115
Two Southwest style necklaces
Mid/late 20th century
Two works:
A Kenneth Aguilar Santo Domingo Pueblo-style necklace
(b. 20th century, Kewa)
A large sterling silver set shell pendant with mosaic lapis overlay mounted on a double strand turquoise and lapis stone necklace
Shell stamped: K A / Sterling
26” L x 3” H x 2.75” W
A multistrand blue glass bead necklace with cone tips
30” L
2 pieces
Shell necklace: 137.1 grams gross
$300-500
116 Xiang Zhang (b. 1954)
“Father and Son” Oil on canvas
Signed lower left: Xiang Zhang ©; titled on the stretcher
16” H x 20” W
$1,000-2,000
117 Nancy Cawdrey (b.1948) A cowboy on horseback Mixed media on silk over mat board Signed lower right: N. Cawdrey 33” H x 23” W
$2,500-3,500
120
Carol Hagan
(b.
“Fourth of July”
Mixed
Signed
$800-1,200
121
Wouter Deruytter (b. 1967)
“Cowboy Code: Ennis, MT, USA. (I),” 1998
Archival Kodak Endura photo paper mounted on Dibond
Edition: 1/3
Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in ink, verso: Wouter Deruytter
59” H x 59” W
$1,000-1,500
Provenance: TORCH Gallery, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Other Notes: This lot is sold together with a certificate of authenticity, affixed to the verso, prepared and signed by the artist in December of 2006.
This lot is accompanied by three books by Wouter Deruytter, “Cowboy Code,” “ Knights of the Impossible,” and “Billboard, New York.”
122
A Hereford saddle from John Wayne’s Estate, 26 Bar Ranch
Circa 1970s, Eagar, AZ
Impressed: 972 / 965-7582; With leather badge to underside: J.B. Books
The leather saddle with seat rise, woven billet strap, breast collar, skirt, Hunter rifle holster, and leather stirrups on a wood stand
Horn to cantle: 20.5”; swell width: 12.25”; gullet width: 15.25”; overall on stand: 40” H x 20” W x 27” D
$4,000-6,000
Provenance: Property from John Wayne’s 26 Bar Hereford Ranch, Eagar, Arizona
Other Notes: J.B. Books was the name of the lead character, played by John Wayne, in the 1976 film “The Shootist.”
123
A Western saddle from John Wayne’s Estate, 26 Bar Ranch
Circa 1970s, Eagar, AZ
Tooled to cantle: Eikichi Suzuki; Impressed: 9012
The leather saddle with seat rise, billet strap, skirt, tooled seat, and leather and metal stirrups on a wood stand
Horn to cantle: 19.75”; swell width: 12”; gullet width: 18.5; overall on stand:
43” H x 22” W x 31” D
$2,000-3,000
Provenance: Property from John Wayne’s 26 Bar Hereford Ranch, Eagar, Arizona
124
A Western saddle from John Wayne’s Estate, 26 Bar Ranch
Circa 1970s, Eagar, AZ
With applied metal badge to cantle: Duke
The leather saddle with seat rise, billet strap, tooled skirt, and leather stirrups on a wood stand
Horn to cantle: 18”; swell width: 16”; gullet width: 14”; overall on stand: 43” H x 22” W x 29” D
$2,000-3,000
Provenance: Property from John Wayne’s 26 Bar Hereford Ranch, Eagar, Arizona
125
A group of Western leather goods from John Wayne’s Estate, 26 Bar Ranch
20th century; Eagar, AZ
Eleven works:
A US military holster and belt in black leather, with brass “US” buckle (for 1911)
Belt: 1.625” H x 49” L; holster: 15.5” H x 7” W
A Clark leather belt and holster with magazine carriers and shoulder strap
Stamped: Clark Holster / Los Angeles Calif / 384 / 32 Model 384 size 32, belt size 34
Belt: 2.25” H x 42.75” L; holster: 10.5” H x 5” W
A John Wayne commemorative brown leather belt, lacking holster Belt stamped: DUKE; Plaque stamped: John Wayne / Commemorative Holster and Belt Set /No. 1746 / of 3000 / Bianchi Leather / 1981 Wayne Ent. Size 38; 1.75” H x 44” L
An associated tooled brown leather belt with silver-toned buckle
1.375” H x 42” L
A pair of brown fringed leather chaps with brass zip closures
Stamped to leather at lower edge: VI; stamped to zipper: Serval Waist: 37” - 41”; 42” L; inseam: 27” L
Two cowboy hats, including a New West by Bailey mustard wool felt hat with multicolor beaded hatband with carved tiger’s eye charm (inner C: 22.5” ) and a brown Resistol wool felt hat with narrow grosgrain band (Stamped: Schaff’s Western Wear / San Bernardino & Lancaster ; inner C: 21.5”), 2 pieces
Four further leather items including a black leather bull whip (117” L), a brown leather bull whip (144” L), and a braided rawhide leather riata rope (525” L approximately), and a pair of leather covered stirrups (10” H x 7” W x 9.5” D), 5 pieces
12 pieces total
$1,000-1,500
Provenance: Property from John Wayne’s 26 Bar Hereford Ranch, Eagar, Arizona
127
A Wyoming Furniture Co. steer head side chair
Circa 1940s
A Wyoming Furniture Company pine and painted tulip poplar chair with orange leather upholstery and turquoise piping; chair has upholstered back, accented with hammered brass tacks and a bison skull motif; additionally, the wood surrounding the seat is decorated with a bison skull and yellow-painted arrow motifs
35” H x 16” W x 14” D
$1,500-2,500
Signed lower left: N. Cawdrey Sight: 11.25 “ H x 11.875” W
$800-1,200
$800-1,200
Provenance:
130
A Pendleton salesman sample quilt
Mid-20th century
A large quilt comprising forty various multicolored wool design samples of Pendleton blankets with bound felt edges all joined together with overcast stitching 94” H x 70” W
$300-500
131
“Red Wall, Evening - Grand Canyon, AZ”
Oil on Masonite
Incised initials lower right: MBC; signed again, titled, and numbered verso: © M.b. Coleman / #1012
6” H x 8” W
$1,000-2,000
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
132
Ralph William Holmes
(1876-1963)
“Lost City, Bryce Canyon”
Oil on canvas
Signed lower left: Ralph Holmes; titled on gallery label affixed verso; titled again on label affixed on the frame verso
24” H x 28” W
$2,000-4,000
Provenance: Mitchell Brown, Duncan Gallery, Inc., Santa Fe, NM
Christie’s, Beverly Hills, CA, “California, Western, and American Paintings,” May 3, 2000, Lot 40
The Estate of George David Sturges, acquired from the above
$600-800
134
Matt Smith (b. 1960)
“Johnson Wash,” 2006 Oil on panel
Signature incised lower left: Matt Smith; signed again, titled, and dated, verso: © Matt Smith
8” H x 10” W
$700-900
Provenance: Thunderbird Foundation, Mt. Carmel, UT The Estate of George David Sturges, acquired from the above, 2006
“Red
Signed lower left: Matt Smith; ;signed again, titled, and dated, verso: © Matt Smith 10” H x 16” W
$1,000-1,500
Provenance: Thunderbird Foundation, Mt. Carmel, UT The Estate of George David Sturges, acquired from the above, 2007
Other Notes: In a Mayen Olson frame, 2007
“Untitled, #3,” 2006 Oil on panel
Signature incised lower right: Matt Smith; signed again, titled, dated, and numbered verso 8” H x 10” W
$700-900
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
Signed lower right: Rehle; signed again and titled verso 8” H x 10” W
$200-400
Provenance: Williams Fine Art, Salt Lake City, UT
The Estate of George David Sturges, acquired from the above, 2012
138
Grant Redden (b. 1961)
“Trailing the Yearlings,” 1994 Watercolor on artist’s board Signed and dated in pencil lower right: Grant Redden ©; titled in pencil on the frame’s backing paper 10.125” H x 15” W
$700-900
Provenance: Southam Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
139
A Hopi Snake Dancer katsina figure
Circa 1913-1918; First Mesa ( Wàlpi), Polacca, AZ
Likely depicting a Snake Dancer, the standing katsina (kachina) figure of carved cottonwood, with traces of black and red pigments to the body and face, affixed to a modern black base
11.375” H x 3.75” W x 3.25” D; with stand: 12.625” H x 3.75” W x 3.5” D
$3,000-5,000
Provenance:
Property of the American Broadcasting Companies, New York, NY Walt Disney Co., Burbank, CA, acquired by corporate merger with the above Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA, acquired from the above
Other Notes: By repute, this katsina figure possibly originates from the collection of George Gustav Heye (1874-1957), who established the Museum of the American Indian. Heye’s core collection went on to become the foundation of the National Museum of the American Indian, now part of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C.
Accompanied by a paper tag reading: “Polacca, Arizona, / August 23, 1918. / Hopi katsina [illegible] / made by [Bucto] / of Walpi, on First / Mesa / XiZ.” Verso of tag reads: “For John J. Ward.” Label to underside reads: Katcina doll, very old, and finely painted / figure made in Polacca, Arizona in 1913. / Ex-collection Hyde Foundation. [possibly misspelling] 11 1/2 inches / tall.”
140
Two Hopi katsina figures
Two works:
Ryon Polequaptewa (b. 20th century, Hopi)
A Half-Clown Half-Corn katsina (kachina), 2007
Carved polychrome cottonwood and feathers
Signed and dated to underside: Ryon P. [with cipher] / 07
14.25” H x 4” W x 3” D
Philbert Honanie (b. 1966, Hopi)
A Badger katsina (kachina)
Carved polychrome cottonwood, feathers, hair, hide, and mother-of-pearl
Signed to underside: P.H. [with cipher]
15” H x 11” W x 4.75” D
2 pieces
$200-400
141
Duwayne Chee Sr. (b. 20th century, Hopi) “Navajo Yei Bi Chai,” 2009 Carved and polychromed cottonwood on wood base Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to underside: Navajo Yei Bi Chai / Carving of mythological / figure in the Navajo culture. / Duwayne Chee Sr. ‘09’
Overall: 16” H x 7” Dia.
$200-400
Exhibited: Gallup, NW, “Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial,” 2004
Other Notes: Awarded “Best in Category” and “First Prize” blue ribbons at Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial, Joe Milos Trading Post, 2004.
142
Two Hopi katsina figures
Two works:
Alfred Reed Sr. (b. 20th century)
“White Buffalo Dancer” katsina (kachina)
Carved polychrome cottonwood, feathers, fur, hide, and shells
Inscribed: “White Buffalo Dancer” / by: Alfred Reed Sr.
13” H x 6” W x 4.875” D
A “Wolf” katsina (kachina)
20th century
Inscribed illegibly to underside: W [?] Man / [?] W.W.T
Carved polychrome cottonwood, fur, hide, yarn, and shells
13.25” H x 6.25” W x 6” D
2 pieces
$200-300
143
Harrison Juan (b. 1953, Diné) and Rena Juan (b. 20th century, Diné)
Two Navajo carved painted wood figures, circa 1990s
Each marked for artist
Two carved and painted polychrome wood sculptures of Native American figures, one a seated man with cola can (marked: Harrison / Juan / April 14, ‘92; 6.5” H x 3.5” W x 3.75” D) and a standing woman wearing a blanket and necklace with cola can (marked: Rena / Juan / 93; 9.75” H x 3.5” W x 3.5” D), 2 pieces
$100-200
145
A cigar store Native American figure 20th century
The carved wood tobacconist trade figure depicting a man wearing a headdress and holding cigars
66” H x 12.5” W x 16” D
$1,000-1,500
146
A Navajo-style silver serving fork
Late 20th century
Designed with a shadowbox handle with inset turquoise and stamped motifs to edges
9.875” H x 2.375” W
3.035 gross grams troy
$150-250
Other Note: Silver purity not confirmed, possibly Sterling silver plate.
147
Two Southwest-style katsina pendant brooches
Late 20th Century Two works:
A Carol Felley turquoise set masked kachina pendant/brooch
Stamped for Carol Felley; further stamped: Sterling / 88
3” H x 1.5” W
A sterling silver pendant of a full figure articulated katsina dancer
Stamped: AV / Sterling
3.25” H x 1. 5” W
2 pieces
100.8 grams gross
$200-400
148
Three Hopi Mudhead figural brooches
Late 20th/21st century
Medium brooch marked: AD [etched; possibly Abuta Da or Daw]; smallest marked with Hopi Guild mark and zigzag
Comprising three silver overlay Hopi Mudhead brooches in three sizes, 3 pieces
Largest: 2.875” H x 1.5” W; smallest: 2.25” H x 1” W 35.6 grams
$400-600
150
Jared Chavez (b. 1980s, San Felipe Pueblo)
21st century; New Mexico, USA
A Puebloan silver and agate ring
Stamped: JC [conjoined] / 925 [to plaque]
Comprising a carved agate and sterling silver ring with incised motifs to squared band Ring size: 6.5; 2” H 32.1 grams gross
$500-700
149
Jared Chavez (b. 1980s, 21st century; New Mexico, USA Stamped: JC [conjoined]
A Siberian green jade and silver Ring size: 8; 0.625” H 12.0 grams gross
$400-600
1980s, San Felipe Pueblo) USA
silver ring with incised geometric motifs to band
151
Cody Sanderson (b. 1964, Diné)
21st century
A Navajo sterling silver and lapis ring
Stamped: Cody / Santa Fe / Sterling
A Navajo sterling silver ring with large bezel-set lapis stone and ridged band
Ring size: 9
21.5 grams gross
$300-500
152
A group of Southwest silver and stone rings
Mid/late 20th century
Six works:
Bessie Yazzie
(b. 20th century, Diné)
A Navajo silver shadowbox coral set ring
Stamped: Bessie Yazzie
Ring size: 7.5
Harrison Jim
(b. 20th century, Diné)
A Navajo sterling silver set turquoise ring
Stamped: H JIM / Sterling
Ring size: 13
Oscar Alexius
(b. 1949, Diné)
A Navajo sterling silver and set tiger’s eye ring
Stamped: O.A. / Sterling
Ring size: 9.5
A Carlos Tsipa set turquoise silver ring
Stamped: C. Tsipa
Ring size: 9
A sterling silver set turquoise ring with foliate motifs
Stamped: Circle JW [for Circle JW shop] / Sterling
Ring size: 10
A silver ring with double set turquoise and applied leaf motifs
Appears unmarked
Ring size: 8.25
6 pieces
84.2 grams gross
$200-400
153
Edison Cummings (b. 20th century; Diné)
Late 20th/21st century
A Navajo turquoise, 14k gold and silver ring
Stamped: E Cummings / 14K
Comprising a chunky tufa cast silver and set turquoise ring with 14k gold ball accents
Ring size: 9.25; 1.625” H
33.2 grams gross
$400-600
154
A group of Southwest-style sterling silver rings
Late 20th century
Four works:
A Herbert Ration Navajo large sterling silver and set turquoise ring (b. 1948, Diné)
Stamped: H Ration / Sterling
Ring size: 9; 2” H
An Art Tafoya sterling silver ring with offset oblong bezel set turquoise stone (b. 20th century, Yaqui)
Stamped: AT [conjoined] / Sterling
Ring size: 9.5
A sterling silver and set nugget turquoise ring
Stamped: S / Sterling
Ring size: 8.5
A sterling silver and set turquoise oval ring with beaded top edges
Stamped: Sterling
Ring size: 8
4 pieces
65.7 grams gross
$400-600
155
Jolene Eustace (b. 20th century, Zuni/Cochiti Pueblo)
Late 20th century
A silver and 18k gold cuff bracelet
Stamped to interior: JAE / Sterling; further etched: JAE / SS / 18K
A concave textured oxidized sterling silver cuff accented with18k yellow gold balls and with central bezel set carved turquoise stone
6.75 total inner C x 1” H, with a 1.125” gap
64.2 grams gross
$700-900
156
A Navajo picture agate and silver cuff bracelet
Late 20th/21st century; Diné
Stamped: Made for Don by - P.A. [possibly Paul Arviso]; further stamped to reverse with elaborate western landscape scene Comprising a heavy silver cuff with foliate overlay centering a variegated set picture agate cabochon flanked by cast silver horned toad motifs 7.125” total inner C x 1.875” H, with a 1” opening 93.6 grams gross
$600-900
157
Alvin Tso (b. 20th century, Diné)
Late 20th/21st century
A Navajo sterling silver cuff bracelet
Marked to interior: Alvin Tso / Sterling / [mountain and cloud pictographs]
A heavy sand-cast silver geometric overlay cuff with central tapered turquoise stone set in a raised bezel mount
6.5” total inner C x 1.25” H, with a 1.25” gap 66.5 grams gross
$200-300
158
A Navajo turquoise cuff bracelet
Early/mid-20th century; Diné
Appears unmarked
Comprising a three wire silver cuff with three set turquoise stones with handmade bezels
7.25” total inner C x 1.25” H, with a 1.125” gap
82 grams gross
$300-400
159
Late 20th century
Stamped for Relios; further stamped: 925
A stamped sterling silver cuff with corn motif to one terminal and a Kokopelli figure to other, centering a lapis lazuli cabochon in a crescent moon surround 6.75” total inner C x 1.25” H, with a 1.125” gap 49.6 grams gross
$200-300
160
Two Southwest Santo Domingo style cuff bracelets
Mid/late 20th century
Each stamped with unknown arrowhead mark with circle within One wide cuff (7.25” total inner C x 2.125” H, with a 1.125” gap), and one narrow cuff (7” total inner C x 1” H, with a 1.125” gap), each with turquoise and coral chip inlay in geometric textile motifs, 2 pieces
181.9 grams gross
$300-500
161
Three Southwest Santo Domingo style cuff bracelets Mid/late 20th century
One stamped with unknown arrowhead mark with circle within Comprising three cuffs with turquoise and coral chip inlay, one with geometric textile motifs (6.625” total inner C x 1” H, with a 0.875” gap) and two with abstract figural motifs (Each: 6.25 total inner C x 1.25” H, with a 1.25” gap), 3 pieces 179.3 grams gross
$300-500
162
Art
Mid-20th century
A Yaqui southwest silver and turquoise cuff bracelet
Stamped: AT [conjoined] / Sterling
A wide sterling silver cuff with high relief, deep stamping and central bezel set turquoise
6.75” total inner C x 2.125” H, with a 1” gap
113.6 grams gross
$400-600
163
Two Southwest sterling silver and gold cuff bracelets
Late 20th century
Two works:
A Norbert Peshlakai Navajo stamped silver cuff
(b. 1953, Diné)
Stamped to one terminal with artist’s cipher; further stamped: + / 14K
The cuff with overall pictographic motifs and 14k yellow gold spacers
6.5” total inner C x 0.5” H, with a 1.25” gap
A thin textured sterling silver cuff with applied 18k yellow gold spiral motifs
Stamped: JE / 18K / .925; further stamped with additional ciphers
6.5” total inner C x 0.25 “ H, with a 1” gap
2 pieces
64.5 grams
$500-700
$500-700
Provenance: Sold: John Moran Auctioneers, Pasadena, CA, June 19, 2001, Lot 17A
The Estate of George David Sturges, acquired from the above
“Ediza Lake, Mammoth, CA.,” 2010
Oil on panel
Signed lower left: Matt Smith; signed again, titled, dated, and inscribed, verso 12” H x 9” W
$800-1,200
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
Signed lower left: Matt Smith; signed again, titled, and dated, verso: 2007 © 8” H x 10” W
$700-900
Provenance: Thunderbird Foundation, Mt. Carmel, UT
The Estate of George David Sturges, acquired from the above, 2007
Other Notes: In Mayen Olson frame, 2007.
168
Matt Smith
(b. 1960)
“Sierra Mist”
Oil on panel
Signed lower left: Matt Smith; signed again and titled on the frame’s cardboard backing: Matt Smith ©
7.25” H x 9.375” W
$700-900
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
Other Notes: In a Mayen Olsen frame, 2008
169
Jerry Jordan
(b. 1944)
“Golden Morning,” 1998
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower right: Jerry Jordan; signed, titled, and dated, verso; titled on a gallery label affixed on the frame’s backboard
30” H x 24” W
$1,500-2,000
Provenance: Altermann & Morris Galleries, Santa Fe, NM
A red house surrounded by trees Oil on panel
Signed lower right: Songer
12” H x 14” W
$600-800
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
171
(1873-1948)
River stream in Reno
Oil on canvas
Signed and inscribed lower left: Aston Knight / Reno
18.375” H x 21.875” W
$1,500-2,500
Provenance: Bonhams, Los Angeles, CA (approx. 20 years ago according to the consignor)
Signed lower left: Charles Muench;
signed again verso
40” H x 30” W
$1,500-2,500
“Cottonwood Creek,” 1995
Watercolor
Signed
in the
$700-900
174
David Halbach (1931-2022)
Horses outside a barn, 1971
Watercolor on thick paper
Signed and dated lower right: David Halbach
Image/Sheet: 8.125” H x 16.125” W
$1,000-1,500
Provenance: Sold: John Moran Auctioneers, Monrovia, CA, “Art of the American West,” September 8, 2019, Lot 208
Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by a related but seemingly unfinished watercolor on a separate sheet of thick paper measuring Image/Sheet: 8.125” H x 16.125” W. It is loose and unmounted, framed out of sight behind the primary watercolor piece.
“Kindling Fire - Assiniboin,” Plate 631 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.625” H x 11.625” W; Sheet: 17.5” H x 12.875” W
$500-700
176
“Agichida - Assiniboin,” Plate 635 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 11.75” H x 15.625” W; Sheet: 13.5” H x 16.75” W
$500-700
177
“A Medicine Head-Dress - Blackfoot,” Plate 638 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.125” H x 11.5” W; Sheet: 16.875” H x 12.625” W
$400-600
178
“Oksoyapiw - Blackfoot,” Plate 639 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.625” H x 11.625” W; Sheet: 17.5” H x 13” W
$300-500
179
“Bear Bull - Blackfoot,” Plate 640 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Plate: 15.375” H x 11.375” W; Sheet: 17.125” H x 12.5” W
$1,000-1,500
180
“A Cree,” Plate 626 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.5” H x 11.625” W; Sheet: 17.375” H x 12.625” W
$500-700
181
“A Cree Woman,” Plate 627 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.75” H x 11.5” W; 17.5” H x 12.5” W
$500-700
182
Fritz Scholder (1937-2005, Luiseno)
“Indian Portrait in Roma,” 1978
Etching and aquatint in colors on Magnani paper Edition: 72/90
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Scholder; 2RC Editrice, Rome, Italy, pub. and with their blindstamp in the lower left margin corner
Plate: 47.25” H x 38.75” W; Sheet: 63” H x 44” W
$3,000-5,000
185
Helen Hardin
(1943-1984, Santa Clara Pueblo)
“Changing Woman” from the “Woman Series,” circa 1980 Etching and aquatint in colors on thick, grayish-green paper Edition: 11/65
Signed with the artist’s Tewa name and device in pencil in the lower margin: Tsa-Sah-Wee-Eh; with the blindstamps of the printers in the lower margin Plate: 23.625” H x 17.75” W; Sheet: 30.375” H x 21.75” W
$2,000-3,000
Other Notes: After Helen Hardin was born, she was given the name Tsa-Sah-Wee-Eh, which roughly translates in the Tewa language to “Little Standing Spruce.” In this etching, “Changing Woman,” Helen Hardin signs her name and includes a device of a stylized spruce tree as a reference to the translation of her birth name.
“Woman & Her Conscience,” 1989
Oil pastel on paper
Signed in pencil at the lower edge, at center: Darren ©; signed again, titled, dated, and inscribed on the frame’s backing paper: To Mark & Cary, “I’ve always wanted to be fed with some desire of enthusiasm”
Image/Sheet: 44” H x 30” W
$800-1,200
$500-700
192
Earl Biss (1947-1998)
“Summer Move,” 1978
Screenprint in colors on paper
Edition: 3/100
Signed and dated lower right: Earl Biss; with the artist’s blindstamp lower left; titled by repute
Image/Sheet: 22.5” H x 30” W
$500-700
193
Justin Tso(b. 1948, Diné)
“The Purple Bealle,” 2002
Acrylic on brown paper
Signed lower right: Justin Tso; titled on an exhibition label affixed to the frame’s backing paper; titled again on an exhibition ribbon affixed verso
Sight size: 10.75” H x 17.375” W
$300-500
Exhibited: Gallup, NM, “Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial,” 2002
Other Notes: This lot is sold together with the “Honorable Mention” pink ribbon awarded to the artist in 2002 at the “Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial” exhibition in Gallup, NM.
$700-900
“Soyaksin - Blood,” Plate 651 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.875” H x 11.625” W; Sheet: 17.625” H x 12.375” W
$200-300
198
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)
“Stsimaki” (“Reluctant-to-be-woman”) - Blood,” Plate 650 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18
Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.625” H x 11.625” W; Sheet: 17.5” H x 12.75” W
$200-300
199
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)
“Muwu (“His Tooth”) - Sarsi,” Plate 619 from American Indian” Volume 18
Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.375” H x 11.375” W; Sheet: 17.25”
$700-900
from “The North Japanese paper Cambridge MA edition printed copyrighted by Curtis; with publisher, and artist name all 17.25” H x 12.625” W
200
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)
“Astanihkyi “Come-Singing” - Blood,” Plate 649 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.25” H x 11.625” W; Sheet: 17” H x 12.75” W
$200-300
“Tsaassi-Mis-salla “Crow with Necklace” - Sarsi,” Plate 618 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18
Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.625” H x 11.625” W; Sheet: 17.375” H x 12.75” W
$400-600
“Apio-Mita (“White Dog”) - Blood,” Plate 648 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18
Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.375” H x 11.75” W; Sheet: 17” H x 12.875” W
$500-700
Mesa sunset with figures on horseback, 1998
Painted steel kinetic sculpture
Edition: 27/50
Signed to underside: Prescott/ ‘98; further impressed: 27/50 / © Prescott
21.25” H x 18” W x 8.25” D
$500-700
205
Early/mid-20th century; Diné Woven in brown, cream, red, and grey wool in a stylized storm pattern with central diamond and with whirling logs and arrow motifs
53” H x 41.5” W
$800-1,200
$200-400
207
A Navajo Crystal rug
Mid-20th century; Diné
Woven in brown, grey, orange, pale yellow, mustard, and black wool with alternating striped bands and bands with geometric arrow motifs
84” H x 65.5” W
$700-900
Provenance: The Buck Jones Collection Private Collection, Central California, acquired from the above
209
Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)
“Koskimo Woman,” Plate 354 from “The North American Indian” Volume 10
Photogravure on Japanese vellum
Edition printed after the 1914 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.25” H x 10.5” W; Sheet: 22” H x 18” W
“Y·kotlus - Quatsino (Profile),” Plate 346 from “The North American Indian” Volume 10
Photogravure on Japanese vellum
Edition printed after the 1914 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.25” H x 11” W; Sheet: 22” H x 18” W
“Tsulniti - Koskimo,”
Photogravure on Japanese Edition printed after number, copyright, Image: 15.25” H x 3 pieces
$700-900
Provenance: Property
Koskimo,” Plate 363 from “The North American Indian” Volume 10 Japanese vellum
after the 1914 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image 11.125” W; Sheet: 22” H x 18” W
Property from a Private Texas Collection
210
“Sacred bags of the Horn Society - Blood,” Plate 646 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 11.625” H x 15.5” W; Sheet: 13.375” H x 16.625” W
$500-700
“Moss for the Baby - Bags - Cree,” Plate 625 from “The North American Indian” Volume 18 Photogravure in brown on tissue-thin Japanese paper
From the Suffolk Engraving Co., Cambridge MA edition printed after the 1926 original photograph copyrighted by Curtis; with the title, plate number, copyright, publisher, and artist name all printed in the blank outside the image
Image: 15.5” H x 11.5” W; Sheet: 17.25” H x 12.5” W
$500-700
212
Two Navajo Chinle rugs
Mid/Late 20th century; Diné
Comprising a Moe Nez Chinle rug with central double serrated diamonds and zigzag serrated borders, woven in beige, brown, pink, and gold wool, as well as a smaller Chinle rug with striped and diamond banding, woven in olive, russet, gold, cream, and dark red wool, 2 pieces
Larger: 46” H x 36.75” W; Smaller: 34” H x 23.75” W
$300-500
Provenance: The Buck Jones Collection
Private Collection, Central California, acquired from the above
Other Notes: Tag from Russell Trading Company indicates Moe Nez as weaver of larger rug.
213
Two Navajo Chinle blankets
Late 20th century; Diné
Comprising two Navajo Chinle blankets with banded designs and woven in yellow, pink, gold, tan, brown and grey wool dyed with natural vegetal dyes, the larger woven by Mary Hale, 2 pieces
Larger: 46.5” H x 34.5” W; Smaller: 39.5” H x 27.25” W
$300-500
Provenance: The Buck Jones Collection Private Collection, Central California, acquired from the above
Other Notes: Attached tags denote weaver and dyes.
214
A group of Navajo rugs
Mid-20th century; Diné
Comprising three rugs including a small table runner in red, cream, brown and black wool with central serrated diamond (36” H x 17.5” W), a double saddle blanket in red, cream and brown wool with two squares on a cream field with red stepped motifs to sides (42” H x 31.5” W) and a double saddle blanket in brown, cream, red and grey wool with central stepped red diamonds and a fine tooth serrated border (51.5” H x 32.5” W), 3 pieces
$500-700
215
A group of small Navajo mats
Mid/late 20th century; Diné
Five works woven in red, grey, cream, and black wool comprising a Chinle-style mat banded with X motifs (43.5” H x 29.75” W), a regional mat with two small central diamonds within a large red diamond (36” H x 26” W), a small mat with an elaborate double diamond (27.25 “ H x 20” W), a narrow mat with a central column of cream diamonds (27” H x 17.5” W), and a small mat with a single central diamond motif (22” H x 16.5” W), 5 pieces
$500-700
216
Two Navajo textiles
Mid/late 20th century; Diné
Comprising a figural Wide Ruins-style mat woven in multicolored wool with six Yei figures in a landscape and multicolored diamond banding (36.5” H x 25’ W), and a Crystal-style rug woven in various pinks and pale lilac wool with five bands of conjoined serrated diamonds on pink (46.75” H x 33” W), 2 pieces
$500-700
217
A group of Navajo mats
Mid/late 20th century; Diné
Three works comprising a small rug woven in grey, cream, red and black wool in a stylized storm pattern with waterbug motifs (52” H x 28” W), a narrow manta-style mat woven in red and black wool with striped and diamond banding (42.5” H x 23” W), and a Ganado style mat woven in red, cream and black wool with two columns of stacked cream diamonds (31” H x 24.% “ W), 3 pieces
$500-700
218
$600-800
219
Mid/late 20th century; Dine
Woven in black, cream, mustard, and natural grey wool with central X motif, waterbug diamond motifs and a stepped serrated border
58.5” H x 37” W
$500-700
220
Two Southwest jewelry items
Mid/late 20th century
Bolo stamped: SE [conjoined]
Comprising a ketoh arm guard with set turquoise and repousse stamped silver, with flanking silver buttons, set to a black leather band (silver: 4” H x 3.125” W; band: 4” H x 9.5” W), and a large set turquoise and silver bolo pendant (3.25” H x 2.75” W), 2 pieces
188.8 grams gross
$600-800
221
A small Navajo silver and turquoise ketoh arm guard
Mid-20th century; Diné
Appears unmarked
A ketoh arm guard with central large turquoise set to sandcast silver with applied foliate motifs and incised edges, mounted on a black leather band Ketoh: 3.125” H x 2” W
74.2 grams gross
$400-600
222
Two Southwest silver jewelry items
Mid/late 20th century
Ring etched: G 77
Comprising a ketoh arm guard with turquoise and coral set to sandcast silver, mounted to a black leather band (Silver: 3.75” H x 2.5” W; band: 4.75” H x 10.25” W) and a large turquoise and coral silver ring with ornate foliate motifs (Ring size: 12 [adjustable]), 2 pieces
174.3 grams gross
$600-900
223
A Leekya-style Zuni carved turquoise necklace
Early/mid-20th century
A Zuni-style carved turquoise leaf form pendant suspended by a double strand of faceted turquoise beads
30” L x 3.25” H
$700-900
224
Six Navajo silver bangle bracelets
Mid/late 20th century; Diné
Each appears unmarked
A group of six silver bangles, each with various stamped designs
Largest: 8.125” inner C x 0.25” H; smallest: 7.75” inner C x 0.125” H
125.3 grams
6 pieces
$200-400
Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
225
A group of silver jewelry by V Wilson
Late 20th century
Each stamped: V Wilson / [Eye of Horus cipher]
Comprising two large gauntlet-style silver cuffs with applied silver cowrie shells (each: 6.5”-7” total inner C x 4” H; with a 1.25”-1.5” gap) together with a pair of hammered silver disc earrings each with central set turquoise (each: 3” H x 2.25” Dia.), 4 pieces
284.0 grams gross
$400-600
226
A group of Southwest-style silver bracelets
Mid/late 20th century
Four works
A turquoise set sterling silver expandable watch band with Nadia dial watch
Stamped: Sterling / [unknown mark]
6.75” minimum inner C x 1.625” H
A set turquoise two wire sterling silver cuff bracelet
Stamped: Sterling / [embossed cactus cipher]
7” total inner C x 1.75” H; with a 1.375” gap
A Felicity Eustace set coral and silver two wire cuff bracelet with overlay motifs (b. 1927, Cochiti Pueblo)
Stamped: FE
6.75” total inner C x 1.25” H; with a 1” gap
A small Hubble-style sterling silver and set turquoise cuff bracelet
Stamped: Sterling
6.5” total inner C x 1” H; with a 1.25” gap
4 pieces
177.8 grams gross
$200-400
227
Jolene Eustace (b. 20th century, Zuni/Cochiti Pueblo)
Late 20th/21st century; Cochiti-Zuni
A large Pueblo stone set necklace
Stamped: JAE / 18K / Sterling
An oxidized sterling silver Sunface bib necklace with two long curved textured silver links and three stone set links with turquoise, coral and shell, and applied silver and 18k yellow gold motifs
18” L x 2.875” H
124.6 grams gross
$800-1,200
228
Veronica Poblano (b. 1951, Zuni)
21st century
A mixed group of stone set and silver wire jewelry
Each stamped: Veronica
Comprising an abstract silver wire cuff with four druzy quartz stones in various colors (7” total inner C x 1.5” H, including a 1” gap), an oval pink druzy quartz ring (Ring size: 7.25; 1” H), and three pairs of abstract stone set earrings, including a pair with set turquoise (2.25” H), 8 pieces 119.0 grams gross
$800-1,200
Other Notes: “Veronica Poblano, daughter of famed Zuni carver and famed stone inlay artist, Leo Poblano (19051958), began making sculpture and carvings at the age of fourteen, and immediately specialized in detailed figures of animals in a variety of stones. While later living in California and caring for her two children, she began making inlay jewelry that attracted a wide clientele. She returned to Zuni in 1992 and turned full time to jewelry making. Her work is collected internationally. The artist is actively involved in her tribal organizations and with various museum boards, and in conducting workshops She has also established the Leo Poblano Memorial mentorship Program in honor of her father.”
“My work is given energy by my memories of my father and also by the special qualities of the gems and minerals I work with. They have a lot of energy in them, and that inspires me to put them where they belong.”
From: McFadden & Napiura Taubman, ed., “Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation, 1, Contemporary Native American Art from the Southwest” 2002, pp. 76 and 77.
229
21st century
A set of silver wire and pink drusy quartz jewelry
Each marked: Veronica; Further variously marked: Sterling / © / Æ / 2002
Each designed with abstract sterling silver wire set with pink drusy quartz and abalone and comprising a wire cuff (7.5” total inner C x 2.5” H; wrist opening: 0.75”), a wire pendant (2.75” H x1.5” W), and a pair of matching wire earrings (Each: 1.75” H), 4 pieces
167.9 grams gross
$800-1,200
Other Notes: “Veronica Poblano, daughter of famed Zuni carver and famed stone inlay artist, Leo Poblano (1905-1958), began making sculpture and carvings at the age of fourteen, and immediately specialized in detailed figures of animals in a variety of stones. While later living in California and caring for her two children, she began making inlay jewelry that attracted a wide clientele. She returned to Zuni in 1992 and turned full time to jewelry making. Her work is collected internationally. The artist is actively involved in her tribal organizations and with various museum boards, and in conducting workshops She has also established the Leo Poblano Memorial mentorship Program in honor of her father.”
“My work is given energy by my memories of my father and also by the special qualities of the gems and minerals I work with. They have a lot of energy in them, and that inspires me to put them where they belong.”
From: McFadden & Napiura Taubman, ed., “Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation, 1, Contemporary Native American Art from the Southwest” 2002, pp. 76 and 77.
230
Veronica Poblano (b. 1951, Zuni)
Circa 2000
A set of abstract sterling wire and set moonstone and mother of pearl jewelry
Each stamped: Veronica
Comprising a silver wire cuff with swivel clasp closure (6.5” inner C x 2” H), a silver wire ring (Ring size: 8; 1.125” H), and a matching pair of pierced earrings (Each: 2.375” H), 4 pieces
135.2 grams gross
$1,200-1,800
Exhibited: New York, American Craft Museum, “Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation, 1, Contemporary Native American Art From the Southwest,” May 9 - September 15, 2002
Lubbock, Texas, Museum of Texas Tech University, “Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation, 1, Contemporary Native American Art From the Southwest,” October 13, 2002 - January 5, 2003
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Philbrook Museum of Art, “Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation, 1, Contemporary Native American Art From the Southwest,” January 19 - March 16, 2003
Literature: This design illustrated: David Revere McFadden and Ellen Napiura Taubman, ed., “Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation,1, Contemporary Native American Art from the Southwest” (London: Merrell Publishers Limited, 2002), 76.
Other Notes: “Veronica Poblano, daughter of famed Zuni carver and famed stone inlay artist, Leo Poblano (1905-1958), began making sculpture and carvings at the age of fourteen, and immediately specialized in detailed figures of animals in a variety of stones. While later living in California and caring for her two children, she began making inlay jewelry that attracted a wide clientele. She returned to Zuni in 1992 and turned full time to jewelry making. Her work is collected internationally. The artist is actively involved in her tribal organizations and with various museum boards, and in conducting workshops She has also established the Leo Poblano Memorial mentorship Program in honor of her father.”
“My work is given energy by my memories of my father and also by the special qualities of the gems and minerals I work with. They have a lot of energy in them, and that inspires me to put them where they belong.”
From: McFadden & Napiura Taubman, ed., “Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation, 1, Contemporary Native American Art from the Southwest” 2002, pp. 76 and 77.
231
Esther Wood (b. 1946, Diné)
Late 20th century
A Navajo silver and turquoise pendant
Marked: Esther W.
A large oval silver and set turquoise pendant with incised edging
2.75” H x 1.625” W
62.8 grams gross
$200-300
232
Effie Calavaza (b. 1928, Zuni)
Mid/late 20th century
A group of serpent motif silver and set stone jewelry
Each Marked: Effie C. / Zuni
Four works comprising a silver, coral, and turquoise cuff bracelet (6.875” total inner C x 1” H), with a 1.125” gap), a teardrop pendant with set turquoise stones (2.125” H x 1.25” W), a five-stone silver and turquoise necklace with small paper clip chain (20” L x 0.5” H), and a set coral and turquoise ring (Ring size: 7; 1.125” H), 4 pieces
126.2 grams gross
$500-700
233
A group of Southwest jewelry
Mid/late 20th century
Seven works:
Jeff James Jr.
(b. 20th century, Diné)
Each stamped: JJJ / Sterling
A long Navajo sterling silver chain necklace with narrow openwork silver crescent, and a sterling silver shadowbox storyteller pendant with turquoise drop
Necklace: 27” L x 1.5” H; pendant: 3.25” H x 1.375” W
2 pieces
Lee Charley
(b.1968, Diné)
Each stamped: LC / Sterling
A pair of Navajo cluster set turquoise round earrings
Each: 2.375” H
2 pieces
A sterling silver and cluster turquoise necklace with a pair of matching earrings
Necklace stamped: Sterling
Necklace: 21” L x 2.125” H; each earring: 1.75” H
3 pieces
Two pairs of Southwest-style earrings including a pair of squash blossom dangle earrings
(Each: 2.25” H) and a pair of Zuni-style petit-point clip earrings (Each: 1” H), 4 pieces
11 pieces total 181.9 grams gross
$300-500
234
A group of Southwest Pueblo style heishi and turquoise necklaces
Late 20th century
Each barrel bead stamped: NC [for Nancy Custer, Diné] Comprising four various graduated shell disc necklaces with turquoise accents (Largest: 18” L), and one graduated turquoise disk necklace with Navajo silver barrel accent beads by Nancy Custer (16.5” L), 5 pieces
$200-400
235
A Tlingit carved cedar model totem pole
Early 20th century; Northwest Coast
Inscribed in pencil to verso: CLX / 250 / Weather / [illegible] / mosquito / + / tree / toad
The carved wood totem depicting a mosquito, a frog, and a human face colored with turquoise, red, orange, and black pigments
9.25” H x 3.25” W x 2.75” D
$800-1,200
236 Susan Point (b. 1942, Coast Salish)
“Imich Siiyem,” 1997
Screenprint in colors on paper
Edition: Artist Proof 20/50, aside from the edition of 500
Signed, titled, dated, and numbered along the lower margin: Susan A. Point
Image: 11.875” Dia.; Sight: 13” Dia.
$200-300
Provenance: Property of the American Broadcasting Company, New York Walt Disney Co., Burbank, California, acquired by corporate merger with the above Private Collection, Los Angeles, California, acquired from the above
237
Tony Hunt Sr.
(1942-2017, Kwakwa_ka_’wakw Canadian)
“Kwagulth Eel,” from “Kwakiutl Suite,” 1983
Screenprint in colors on paper
Edition: 149/295
Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin
Sight: 9.25” H x 10.25” W
$200-300
238
Two Northwest Coast carved cedar totem figures
Two works:
Wilfred Sampson
(b. 1957, Gitxsan)
“Bear Totem,” 1999
Cedar and pigments
Signed, dated, and titled: W. Sampson / 99 / “Bear Totem”
11.75” H x 4.25” W x 3.5” D
John Charles August
(b. 20th century, Squamish Coast Salish)
Robed figure with owl mask
Cedar and pigments
Signed and inscribed: John Charles August / Squamish Coast Salish
14.25” H x 5” W x 4.25” D
2 pieces
$500-700
239
Late 19th/early 20th century
A
$200-400
Late 19th/early 20th century
Twined bowl with polychrome diamond motifs and banding to top, with beaded ribbon to rim 4.5” H x 8.5” Dia. approximately
$700-900
241
Early 20th century; Northern California
A
$800-1,200
242
A Hupa/Yurok/Karuk basket
20th century; Northern California
A twined bowl with stepped centipede motifs
4.5” H x 5.5” Dia. approximately
$200-400
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
243
A group of polychrome Northern California baskets
Early 20th century
Comprising a large twined basket with four columns of stepped geometric motifs (5.5” H x 8” Dia.), a medium twined basket with small floating geometric motifs and banding to rim (3.5” H x 7” Dia.), and a small twined basket with alternating columns of stacked triangle shapes and banding to rim (4.125” H x 5.5”-6” Dia. approximately), 3 pieces
$400-600
244
A polychrome Hupa/Yurok/Karuk basketry hat
Early 20th century; Northern California
A twined basket hat with polychrome stepped geometric motifs and banded rim 4.25” H x 7” Dia. approximately
$500-700
246
A Hupa/Yurok/Karuk mush bowl basket
Early 20th Century; Northern California
A twined bowl with exterior motif and evidence of traditional use 6.5” H x 10” Dia. approximately
$400-600
245
A polychrome Hupa/Yurok/Karuk
Early 20th century; Northern California A twined bowl with geometric designs 4” H x 7.5” Dia.
$500-700
Hupa/Yurok/Karuk basket California designs and yellow quill highlights
247
A polychrome Thompson River basket
Early 20th century; Northern California
A twined rectangular form basket with polychrome imbricated stepped motifs to exterior 6.25” H x 11.5” W x 9.75” D
$400-600
248
A group of Northern California baskets
Early/mid-20th century
Comprising a large handled twined basket with openwork edge (7” H x 11” W; handle: 9” H), a medium twill twined bowl with banding to waist and (4” H x 7.5” Dia.), a polychrome twined bowl with rows of banding (4” H x 7” Dia. approximately), and a small polychrome twined bowl with red variegated banding (3.5” H x 5.5” Dia.), 4 pieces
$200-400
249
Two Northwest Coast and Inuit carvings
Two works:
A Northwest Coast carved cedar mask
Early 20th century
With traces of pigment and fiber hair
9.75” H x 7.75” W x 5.25” D
An Inuit carved soapstone figure
20th century
Depicting a figure in a coat hoisting a deer over their back
16.5” H x 9.25” W x 5.25” D
2 pieces
$600-800
250
Two ironwood carved bison figures
20th century
Each appear unmarked
Depicting standing bison, 2 pieces
Larger: 6.75” H x 7.375” W x 3.25” D
$75-125
251
Anthony Chee Emerson (b. 1963, Diné) “Thirty-Six Buffaloes”
Etching and aquatint in brown on paper Edition: 8/75
Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Anthony Chee Emerson; an unidentified blindstamp in the lower margin, at left.
Plate: 17.5” H x 23.875” W; Sight: 19.25” H x 25.75” W
$200-300
Provenance: Private collection, purchased at “Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial,” Gallup, NM, 2002
Private collection, by descent to the present owner
Other Notes: This lot is sold together with the 2nd place red ribbon awarded to the artist in 2002 at the “Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial” exhibition in Gallup, NM.
254
A group of Papago baskets
Mid-20th century or earlier; Tohono O’odham, Arizona USA
Six coiled basketry items comprising a large olla form basket with swirling stepped columns radiating from base (15.5” H x 15.5” Dia.), a lidded handled basket with lattice motif (13” H with handle x 8.5” Dia.), a tall flat-lidded basket with three floating diamonds and stepped hooked motifs (7.75” H x 8.5” Dia.), a wide bowl basket with lattice motif (5.5” H x 12.5” Dia.), a small eagle-motif basketry pouch formed of two coiled discs stitched together (1.5 ‘ H x 4.75” Dia.) and a small tray with three stepped motifs (1” H x 4.75” Dia.), 8 pieces
$600-900
255
A mixed group of baskets
Mid/late 20th century Comprising two Kumeyaay baskets, one a coiled pine needle tapered bowl with spaced stitching radiating from base (4.75” H x 7.75” Dia.) and the second a coiled pine needle bowl woven with thick bundles of thin pine needles (4.5” H x 9” Dia.); two Seminole baskets including a two-handled basket stitched with polychrome embroidery thread with a palmetto husk base (2” H x 6.75” Dia.) and a large oval coiled pine needle basket (4.75” H x 15” W x 13.75” D); two twined lidded sewing baskets (largest: 3.5” H x 7” Dia.); a Coushatta polychrome twined bowl with banding (5.5” H x 9.75” Dia.), a polychrome twined octagonal lidded sewing basket (3.5” H x 7.75” Dia.) and a small polychrome coiled bowl (3.25” H x 6.5” Dia.), 9 pieces
$100-200
256
A Clint Ishman oak splint trappers pack basket
Mid/late 20th century
Marked to underside splint: Clint Ishman / Basket Shop / R. I, / Corsica / Pa. / 158_9
With a solid plywood top and carved wooden latch, black rivets, and with cotton webbing straps and handle and wooden runners to underside 20.5” H x 15.5” W x 12.75” D
$100-200
257
A pair of Navajo mats
Late 20th century; Diné
Comprising a Navajo Yei mat woven in multicolored wool and blue banding with black banding at each end (22” grey, cream, black, and multicolored wool with three figures serrated border (20” H x 25” W), 2 pieces
$400-600
258
Two Navajo pictorial textiles
Late 20th/21st century; Diné
Comprising a small pictorial mat woven in multicolored wool with cattle, hogan, sheep, campfire and figures (21.75” H x 25” W), and a smaller pictorial mat woven with multicolored wool with cattle, pick up truck, hogan, lake, sheep, and figures (15.5” H x 18.5” H), 2 pieces
$400-600
Other Notes: Each textile accompanied by a photograph of the weaver.
259
Cecilia Curley (b. 20th century; Diné)
Late 20th/21st century
21”
$300-500
Other Notes: Lot includes a photograph of the
260
Late 20th century; Diné Woven in grey, pink, cream and multicolored wool with Yei figures to valley center and farm wagons, animals, and people scattered throughout 38.5” H x 35” W
$300-500
Other Notes: Lot includes a photo of the weaver.
261
A group of Navajo pictorial textiles
Late 20th century; Diné
Three works:
Norah Bitah
(b. 20th century, Diné)
A small Navajo Tree of Life textile woven in grey, green, cream, and red wool with cornstalk and birds and feathers and pot below 24.25” H x 20.25” W
Two Navajo textiles with Yei figures including a Navajo Yei weaving with three Yei figures on a yellow field (20” H x 32” W), and a small Navajo Yei mat with two figures surrounded by a rainbow god and flanked by blue corn (15.5” H x 18.5” W), 2 pieces
3 pieces total
$400-600
262
A group of framed Navajo textiles
Late 20th century; Diné
Two framed works, each mounted in a carved wood handmade frame:
Vivian Blueeyes
(b. 20th century, Burntwater Diné)
A framed Navajo Yei textile with seven figures woven in grey, cream blue, purple and rust wool
14” H x 22” W approximately
Sarah Van Winkle
(b. 20th century, Diné)
Comprising three framed Navajo mats each woven in multicolored wools and each with a central diamond motif
Each mat: 12.5” H x11.5” W
4 textile pieces total
$500-700
Other Notes: Each weaving accompanied by a tag denoting weaver; two weavings with photograph of weaver.
Larger handmade frame marked: Mariah Creations / S. Bausch / ‘99
263
A shadowbox-framed group of Navajo “Legacy of Spider Woman” Southwest textile examples
Late 20th century; Diné
Comprising fourteen miniature Navajo textiles representing the various trading posts and weaving design areas with a hand-painted map of the Southwest denoting each location, with textiles and map each float-mounted within a custom-cut window opening, all within a custom shadowbox frame
Each sample: 3.75” H x 2.75” W; frame: 51.375 “ H x 27.75” W x 2.25”
$700-900
Late 20th/21st century; Diné Woven in grey, green, blue, black, yellow, brown and cream wool depicting a large shadowed figure in a Southwest landscape
$200-400
green,
$200-400
Provenance: The James Notes: Attached authenticity
weaving later; Diné brown, orange, blue, red, grey, and cream wool with three standing figures stalks surrounded by a Rainbow Guardian, with a vine border
James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA
266
A group of Southwest silver earrings
Mid/late 20th century
Four marked for artist/maker; six further marked: Sterling Comprising twelve pairs of earrings in various styles and sizes including a pair of Shona Yazzie Navajo coral set hoop earrings (Diné; 1.5” Dia.), a pair of JW coral cluster set earrings (2” H), a pair of LS stamped silver earrings with central set tiger’s eye (1.5” H), a pair of TKL triangular silver stamped earrings with Kokopelli motifs (1.5” H), a pair of sterling silver coral set bird motif earrings (2.5” H), a pair of shadowbox set coral squash blossom earrings (1” H), a pair of coral set “spur” dangle earrings (2.5” H) and five further pairs including two pairs of coin earrings with feather dangles (Largest: 3” H; smallest: 0.75” H), 24 pieces 125.9 grams gross
$100-200
267
A group of Southwest earrings
Late 20th/21st century
Two marked for maker/artist; four marked for sterling
Comprising thirteen pairs of earrings in various styles and materials including a pair of HG sterling silver turquoise and multi-stone inlay earrings (1” H), a pair of Paul P.J. Begay Navajo sterling silver set stone earrings (Diné; 0.75” H), a pair of coin-style earrings (2.5” H), and a pair of turquoise bead and wood dangle earrings (3” & 3.5” H), as well as four pairs of painted wood earrings depicting various katsina figures (Largest: 2” H), 26 pieces
66.8 grams gross
$100-200
268
A large silver-plated horse belt buckle 20th century Spuriously stamped to bar
A large oval buckle featuring a horse tethered to a post in a landscape, bordered by interlaced strapping
3.25” H x 4.25” W
241. 6 grams
$200-300
Provenance: Property from the Private Collection of Gregory Sierra
269
A group of Southwest jewelry
Late 20th century
Ten marked for artist/maker; nine further marked: Sterling
Fifteen works comprising an AT sterling silver Rainbow god pendant necklace with set onyx (1.75” H x 2.25” W), an articulated silver pendant of a katsina dancer figure (2.5” H), a sterling silver Kokopelli pendant (2” H), a silver overlay bear claw pendant with set turquoise (1.5” H), a sterling silver abstract Kokopelli pendant/ brooch (1.5” H), a large silver overlay heart bear brooch with set turquoise (1.75” H x 2.5” W), a set of Ernest Roy Begay Navajo sterling silver cluster set lapis pendant and matching earrings (Diné; Each: 1.5” H), four pairs of earrings including a pair of R. Monte sterling Sunface and turquoise earrings, a pair of VP abstract Sunface dangle earrings, a pair of EB stone set heart bear silver earrings, a pair of DY incised silver earrings with feather, cloud and lighting motifs (Largest: 2.5” H), as well as two sterling silver rings including an ML katsina maiden figure ring (RIng size: 7.75) and a Platero Navajo set turquoise ring (Ring size: 7), a stone inlay Sunface key fob (2” H), and a stone inlay Sunface bolo with leather cord (Bolo: 1.25” H x 1.5” W), 21 pieces 204.6 grams gross
$200-300
270
A large group of Southwest silver jewelry
Late 20th/21st century
Sixteen marked for artist/maker; eighteen further marked for sterling Twenty-five works comprising ten figurative silver brooches including a Wilfred Begay Navajo Rainbow Yei sterling silver brooch with set turquoise (Diné; 1.25” H x 1.75” W), a R. Monte sterling silver overlay buffalo brooch with set turquoise (1.25” H x 1.75” W), an RD stamped silver thunderbird brooch with central set blue stone (2” H x 1.375” W), a sterling silver eagle head brooch with bead dangles depicting an American flag (2.25” H x 1.625” W), and a Frank Salcido Navajo sterling silver “Comes Charging” figural brooch (Diné; 2” x 2” W), as well as two silver pendants including a Ray Tracey Navajo feather pendant (Diné; 2” H), and a small silver insect pendant with set turquoise body (1” H), together with thirteen pairs of post and dangle earrings including a small pair of FP sterling silver mother of pearl insect earrings, a pair of Zuni-style stone inlay owl earrings, a pair of LS stamped silver and stone-set thunderbird earrings, a pair of sterling silver and set lapis and moonstone feather dangle earrings, and a pair of AP buffalo and feather hoop dangle earrings (Largest: 3.25” H; smallest: 0.75” H), 38 pieces
161.6 grams gross
$200-300
271
A group of Southwest-style jewelry
Late 20th/21st century Four works:
A Tommie Charlie Navajo sterling silver ribbed cuff bracelet (b. 1952, Diné)
Stamped: TC / Sterling
7” total inner C x 1.5” H, with a 1.5” gap
A Carol Felley sterling silver and set turquoise storyteller style reversible pendant with sand-cast Hopi village and dancer to reverse
Stamped: F [for Carol Felly]; further stamped: STER
2.25” H x 1.25” W
A Carol Felley stamped sterling silver turtle pendant/brooch with central set turquoise
Stamped: F [for Carol Felly]; STER / 02
2.25: H x 1.75” W
A sterling silver stamped disk articulated necklace with central oblong disc pendant
Clasp stamped with illegible mark; further stamped: 925
19” L x 1.75” W
4 pieces
194.8 grams gross
$200-400
272
A group of Southwest-style jewelry
Mid/late 20th century
Four works:
An Alvin Tso Navajo silver and turquoise ring (b. 20th century, Diné)
Stamped: Alvin Tso / Sterling
A sterling silver ring with narrow oblong set turquoise and geometric overlay to band
Ring size: 8.75; 1.5” H
An Everett /Mary C. Teller Navajo turquoise and silver pendant (b. 1956, Diné; b. 20th century, Diné)
Stamped: EMT [within fish] / Sterling
A large set turquoise and silver two-stone pendant
3’ H x 1.1.5” W
A Billie Eagle Navajo silver and turquoise pendant (b. 20th century, Diné)
Etched signature: Billie Eagle
A large silver teardrop pendant with applied foliate motifs and central set turquoise
2.625” H x 1.875” W
A large chunky graduated turquoise stone necklace
Appears unmarked
20.5” L
4 pieces
Weighable items: 95.7 grams gross
$300-500
273
A group of Southwest silver earrings and ring
Late 20th/21st century
Each variously marked for artist and/or for sterling; three further marked: 18K / 14K Seven works comprising six pairs of earrings including a pair of Jennie Vicente (Zuni) cluster-set coral earrings (1.625” H x 1” W), a pair of Jobeth D. Mayes (Zuni) coral set stone and inlay oval earrings (1.625” H x 1” W), a pair of Art Tafoya (Yaqui) stamped silver and turquoise dangle earrings (2.25” H), a pair of Aaron Toadlena stamped Navajo silver open disc drop earrings (Diné; 2.75” H), a pair of signed rectangular silver earrings with turquoise and lapis inlay (1.5” H x 1” W; dated: 2002), and a pair of Jolene Eustace Pueblo sterling silver, 14k and 18k yellow gold earrings with carved set turquoise (Cochiti; 1.125” H), together with a similar textured sterling silver and 18k gold ring with set carved turquoise (Ring size: 8; 1.625” H), 13 pieces 132.2 grams gross
$300-500
274
A group of Southwest-style jewelry
Late 20th/21st century
Six works:
A sterling silver and set turquoise squash blossom pendant and associated sterling chain
Each stamped: [unknown conjoined mark] / Sterling
24.5” L x 3.75” H
An Art Tafoya sterling silver and turquoise ring (b. 20th century, Yaqui)
Stamped: AT [conjoined]
Ring size: 9.5; 1.5” H
A pair of Chris Billie Navajo turquoise slab and sterling silver pierced earrings (b. 20th century, Diné)
Each stamped: KRS / Sterling
Each: 1.625” H x 1.125” W
A sterling silver and turquoise bear claw pendant
Stamped: SB [conjoined, possibly for Shube’s] / © / .925
1.75” H x 0.875” W
A Dominique Dinouart Mexican silver and turquoise crossover ring
Stamped: DDD / 925 / Mexico
Ring size: 9; 1.625” H
A large Mexican silver applied floral leaf cluster plaque necklace accented with turquoise suspended from leather cordage
Stamped: C.I.I. / 925 / Mexico
18” L x 2.5” H
8 pieces
203.1 grams gross
$300-500
275
A group of Southwest jewelry
Mid/late 20th century
Fourteen works:
Verdel and Esther Niiha
(b. 20th century, Zuni)
Etched signature to reverse
A Sunface brooch/pendant with stone inlay including opal 1.375” Dia.
A mixed set of Navajo silver jewelry including a wide silver cuff with stamped motif and set rhinestone together with two pairs of similar disc earrings
Cuff stamped: JC/ Navajo / sterling; one earring stamped: KBN / Ster
Cuff: 6.375” total inner C x 1.625” H, with a 0.875” gap; each earring: 1.25” Dia.
5 pieces
A group of sterling silver opal and stone inlay rings in various designs
Each stamped: Sterling; two further stamped: TËmË [for Sunburst Handcrafts, Inc.]
Two: ring size: 8; one: ring size: 6
3 pieces
Seven pairs of earrings including a pair of C S Lonjose stone inlay pierced earrings, a pair of E Herbert stamped disc earrings, a pair of “P” oval stone inlay earrings, a pair of row-set opal dangle earrings, a pair of Kokopelli silver overlay earrings with set coral, and two further pairs of set onyx stamped disc earrings
Three marked for maker/artist; three further marked: Sterling
Largest: 2” H; smallest: 0.875” H
14 pieces
23 pieces total 163.0 grams gross
$300-500
276
A group of contemporary Southwest items
Late 20th/21st century
One marked for artist; further stamped: Sterling Comprising a JNY sterling silver cowboy boot necklace with silver beads (18” L x 1.5” H), a group of five silver badge holder pins in various styles and sizes including two with central set turquoise and one with central set onyx (Largest: 1” H x 3” W; smallest: 0.75” Dia.), and a group of contemporary fetish-style stone and ceramic pendants in various styles and designs, all with wire loops, beads, set stones and leather bindings (Largest: 2” H x 1.5” W, smallest: 1.75” H x 1” W), 10 pieces Weighable silver: 96.5 grams gross
$300-500
277
A group of Zuni stone fetish animals
Late 20th/21st century Each variously marked Comprised of two bound Picasso marble bears (Ed Lementino), a serpentine coyote (Jose Espino), a black marble raven, a black marble and mother-of-pearl skunk, and a black marble and mother-of-pearl mockingbird (each Calvert Bowannie), a Picasso marble mountain lion (Liebert Kaskalla), a Picasso marble lizard (Anthony Mecale), and an etched black marble buffalo (Curtis Garcia), 8 pieces Lizard: 1” H x 3” L
$200-300
Other Notes: Artists and materials identified from collector’s notes.
278
Esteban Najera (b. 20th century, Zuni)
A group of Zuni carved fetish items, late 20th/21st century
Each marked for Esteban Najera
Comprised of an eagle and a dragon carved in bone, a skull with a painted mohawk carved from tagua nut and a carved amber giraffe, 4 pieces
Dragon: 0.875” H x 3.25” L
$100-200
Other Notes: Artists and materials identified from collector’s notes.
279
A group of Zuni stone fetish figures
Late 20th/21st century
Each variously marked Comprising a nephrite turtle (Karen Zunie), a carved bone man (Marlo Booqua), a motherof-pearl corn maiden (DN), a bone/antler corn maiden (Carl Etsate), and a green snail shell snowman (Cheryl Bayuka), 5 pieces
Antler corn maiden: 2.5” H x 0.625” W
$100-200
Other Notes: Artists and materials identified from collector’s notes.
280
A group of Zuni stone fetish animals
Late 20th/21st century
Each variously marked Comprised of a dolomite rabbit and a travertine onyx rabbit (Tyler Quam), a turquoise frog and an apple coral and jet ladybug (Georgette Quam), a Picasso marble elephant with raised trunk and a fossil stone owl (Caspar Quam), an alabaster heartline bear (E. Quam) and a serpentine sea turtle (Ephran Chavez), 8 pieces Travertine onyx rabbit: 2.25” H x 4.75” L
$100-200
Other Notes: Artists and materials identified from collector’s notes.
281
Two Zuni carved fetish animals
Late 20th/21st century
Each variously marked
Comprising a perching lizard (Lewis Malie) and a buffalo dancer with inset turquoise (Maxx Laate), each carved from bone or antler, 2 pieces
Lizard: 4.375” H x 1” Dia.
$100-200
Other Notes: Artists and materials identified from collector’s notes.
282
A group of Zuni carved fetish figures
Late 20th/21st century
Five with signatures [one illegible]; two unmarked Seven carved fetish figures including a large Todd Poncho Zuni carved antler corn maiden with tableta and long hair (6.25” H), a smaller AF Zuni carved bone corn maiden figure (2.875” H), a Eugene Bowkaty Zuni carved shell corn maiden (2.5” H), a pair of Ben Bacy Zuni carved stone corn maiden figures together on a black base (3.25” H), a small carved bone katsina (kachina) figure (1.875” H), and two further carvings including a small carved antler corn maiden with tableta (3.75” H), and a carved antler masked katsina (kachina) figure with bead necklace (4” H), 7 pieces
$300-500
283
Phil Bircheff
(b. 20th century)
Rabbit, 1994
Alabaster
With incised signature and date: Bircheff / 94
5” H x 7.25” W x 2.75” D
$100-200
284
An Inuit carved soapstone seal
20th century
Incised to underside: [possibly PJ with other nondescript characters]
Carved green stone with incised details
2.375” H x 5.25” W x 1.375” D
$100-200
285
A group of Southwest-style jewelry
Late 20th/21st century
Eleven works:
A Roderick Tenario Pueblo silver butterfly pendant and chain (1955-2015, Kewa)
Stamped: RMT [with artists’s ciphers]; further stamped: 925 / 14K; chain marked: PC / 925
Comprising a sterling silver figural butterfly pendant/brooch with 14k yellow gold overlay motifs to wings (1.75” H x 1.625” W), on a removable sterling silver snake chain (18” L), 2 pieces
A large sterling silver bird motif pendant with set turquoise stone and feather dangle
Etched: [illegible signature] / Sterling
4.5” H x 1.75” W
A Mexican silver and set onyx ring with applied silver leaf motifs
Stamped for maker; further stamped: Mexico / 925
Ring size: 9; 1.375” H
A Mexican silver and set turquoise ring with chased silver edges
Stamped for maker; further stamped: Mexico / 925
Ring size: 9.25; 1.375” H
A pair of Fritz Casuse Navajo hammered textured silver and stone set earrings (b. 20th century, Diné)
Each stamped: Fritz / 926
Each: 2.5” H
Four pairs of Southwest-style earrings and one ring
Each marked for maker and for sterling silver; one stamped: 18K
Comprising a pair of JE silver and 18k yellow gold spiral motif earrings (0.625” Dia.), a small silver and set turquoise ring (Ring size: 9), and three further pairs of earrings including a pair with dreamcatcher motifs, a pair with turquoise disc beads, and a pair with stamped arrowhead motifs and concho dangles (Largest: 2.5” H), 9 pieces
A set of Eric Grossbardt sterling silver and 18k gold stone inlay jewelry
Each stamped: EG /Eric Grossbardt / 925 / 18K / China
Comprising a pendant necklace on a twisted fabric cord (15.5” L x 1.5” H) with a pair of matching omega post earrings (1” H), 3 pieces
19 pieces total 162.7 grams gross
$200-400
286
A group of Southwest-style jewelry
Late 20th/21st century
Eight works:
A Dominique Dinouart Mexican silver two-wire cuff with central diamond-shaped turquoise
Stamped: DDD / Mexico / 925
6.625” total inner C x 0.75” H, with a 1.125” gap
An Esposito ridged spring two-wire cuff bracelet with central set turquoise and coral
Stamped: ESPO / 925
6.75” total inner C x 0.75” H, with a 0.75” gap
A silver metal and set turquoise two-wire hinged bangle bracelet
Appears unmarked
6.75” inner C x 0.75” H
A set turquoise and silver pendant
Stamped: BA / 925 / Indonesia
2” H x 1.5” W
A multistrand coral bead necklace with sterling silver set stone pendant
Stamped: M.G. / 925
19” L x 1.75” H
A sterling silver, turquoise and set stone three-link necklace with applied silver motifs and a small paper clip chain Stamped with maker’s conjoined mark; further stamped: Sterling
21” L x 1” H
A sterling silver chain necklace with two turquoise charms and one bear charm, with a T-bar clasp Bear stamped SD [conjoined] / 825; chain stamped: Italy / 925
18” L x 1.5” H
A sterling silver charm necklace with five stone set charms
Stamped to hang tag: Rafael C__ / Mexico / 925
26” L
8 pieces
264.3 grams gross
$200-400
287
A large group of Southwest silver items
Mid/late 20th century
Three stamped for maker/artist; five further marked: Sterling Comprising a Glen Adakai Navajo sterling silver “horse bit” bolo with set turquoise and stampwork (Diné; 3.25” H x 2.75” W), a concho leather hat band (29” L), an sterling silver HT barrette with set turquoise (1.25” H x 4” W), a Robertson T. Tsosie sterling silver oval lidded box with stamped and repousse motifs (2.25” H x 1.5” W) and a small square box with overlay figural motif, as well as various silver items including small sterling silver storyteller hairclip (0.5” H x 1.75” W), a sterling silver inlaid eagle and leather cord key fob, a shadowbox set turquoise key fob, a buffalo motif money clip, six various silver buttons, two set turquoise tie pins, a large branch coral bead, two key fobs with turquoise-tipped brass casings, and a Zippo lighter with stone inlay design to one face (2.25” H x 1.25” W), 22 pieces 214.8 grams gross
$200-400
288
Jolene Eustace (b. 20th century, Zuni/Cochiti Pueblo)
Late 20th century
A group of sterling silver and gold Pueblo jewelry
Each stamped: JAE / Sterling; three further marked: 14K; one further marked: 18K
Four works comprising a textured silver and 14k yellow gold pendant with set turquoise, coral and lapis stones (3.5” H x 1.625” W), a textured silver and 18k yellow gold pendant/brooch with set turquoise and mother-of-pearl (2.75” H x 1.75” W), a textured sterling silver and 14k gold ring with pyramidal set lapis lazuli stone (Ring size: 7.25) and a pair of silver disc pierced earrings with applied 14k yellow gold spiral motif (Each: 1.125” Dia.), 5 pieces
79.4 grams gross
$400-600
289
A large group of Southwest pendants
Mid/late 20th century
Six works:
Delbert Vandever (b. 20th century, Diné)
Two Navajo shadowbox sterling silver pendants with incised motifs and set turquoise stones, one with feather dangles
Each stamped: Delbert Vandever / Sterling
Larger: 6” H x 1.5” W; smaller: 2.25” H x 1.5” W
2 pieces
A large sterling silver foliate overlay pendant with set turquoise and coral branch
Stamped: JR / Sterling
4” H x 2” W
A sterling silver overlay ring pendant with bear foot motifs and feather dangles
Stamped: DY / Sterling
4” H x 0.5” W
A large stamped sterling silver disc pendant with gold overlay bear motif
Stamped: RJ [possibly Robert Johnson, Navajo/Diné] / Sterling / 1/20 / 12K G.F.
2.5” H x 2” Dia.
A naja-style silver pendant with stamped motifs and set turquoise cabochons
Appears unmarked
2.5” H x 2.5” W
An incised sterling silver katsina dancer figural pendant
Stamped: Sterling
3” H x 2” W
7 pieces total 202.1 grams gross
$300-500
290
A large group of Southwest jewelry items
Mid/late 20th century
Nine with embossed cactus pictograph; nine further stamped: Sterling Ten works comprising five large sterling silver and set turquoise pendants, two with double set turquoise slabs and three with single set turquoise slabs (Largest: 4.5” H), three two-wire and stone set cuff bracelets, including two cuffs with turquoise set stones (Largest: 7” total inner C x 1.75” H) and one cuff with set opals (6.75” total inner C x 1.5” H), a two-toned turquoise link cuff bracelet with two large central set turquoise stones and darker blue narrow stones set to the links (6.75” L x2” H), as well as a pair of set turquoise pierced earrings with curly silver wire dangles (Each: 3.5” H), 11 pieces
574.7 grams gross
$400-600
291
A group of Southwest silver accessories
Mid/late 20th century
Ten works:
A four-piece silver overlay ranger set with turquoise and lapis inlay, mounted to leather strap
Etched to buckle: Jackson [probably]
Buckle: 2” H x 1.75” W; opening: 0.75” H; each keeper: 0.875” H x 0.5” W x 0.75” D; tip: 0.75” H x 0.875” W
A four-piece incised silver ranger set mounted to leather strap
Stamped: RA
Buckle: 1.75” H x 2” W; opening: 1” H; each keeper: 1” H x 0.375” W x 0.5” D; tip: 1” H x 1” W
A four-piece inlaid turquoise ranger set
Appears unmarked
Buckle: 1.125” H x 1.75” W; opening: 0.75” H; each keeper: 0.75” H x 0.5” W x 0.625” D; tip: 0.75” H x 1.125” W
An incised silver buckle and matching tip
Appears unmarked
Buckle: 1.875” H x 2” W; opening: 0.875” H; tip: 0.75” H x 1.25” W
A chased silver buckle
Appears unmarked
1.75” H x 2” W; opening: 0.75” H
A pair of Mexican silver overlay cufflinks
Stamped: Hecho en Mexico / Sterling / 095 / VGV / DF
Each: 1.25” H x 1” W
A four-piece set of chased silver boot tips and heel accents
Each marked: Mexico / Alpaca
Each boot tip: 1” H x 2.75” W x 2.25” D; each heel:1.25” H x 2.75” W x 2” D
Three pairs of silver collar tips in various designs and sizes, one pair with set turquoise
Each appears unmarked
Largest: 1.25” H x 1.625” W; 1” H x 1.25” W; smallest: 0.75” H x 0.875” W
27 pieces total 363.0 grams gross
$700-900
292
A large group of Southwest-style jewelry
Mid/late 20th century
Fourteen works:
Rosco Scott
(b. 20th century, Diné)
A Navajo silver overlay cuff bracelet
Stamped: Rosco Scott
6.75” total inner C x 1” H, with a 0.875” gap
Lee Weebothee and Mary Weebothee
(1927-2015 and b. 20th century, Zuni)
A Zuni silver overlay pendant with two set turquoise stones on an associated chain
Stamped: Lee/Mary / Zuni
4.75” H x 21” L
A four-piece Silver Star chased sterling silver ranger set
Buckle stamped: Silver Star; each further stamped: Mexico / Sterling SIlver / 925
Buckle: 1.75” H x 1.875” W; each keeper: 0.875” H; tip: 0.75” H x 1.125” W
4 pieces
Two silver bolos
First bolo etched: Sterling / [illegible: EB or PB]; second appears unmarked
Comprising an oval bolo with set shell and silver overlay with Bighorn sheep motif on a beige leather cord with antler tips, and a modernist-style bolo with central set turquoise on a black leather cord with silver tips
First: 2.625” H x 2.25” W; second: 3” H x 2.5” W
2 pieces
Three sterling silver overlay rings, two with geometric banding and one with bear claw motif Each stamped: RR / Sterling
Ring sizes: 11.75; 7.75; 6 (bear claw)
3 pieces
A further group of various Southwest-style items including a silver belt buckle with set nugget turquoise stones (2.5” H x 3.75” W), a set turquoise concho brooch (1.5” H x 2” W), a incised metal katsina bead (1.75” H x 1.25” W), and three necklaces including a coral branch and set turquoise pendant on a stamped silver bead chain (2” H x 1.75” W x 25.5” L), a double turquoise pendant with applied feather motif and liquid silver bead necklace (3” H x 27” L), and a silver bead necklace with pink fetish birds (23.5” L),
6 pieces
18 pieces total 472.8 grams gross
$500-700
293
A Lakota Sioux velvet opera cape
Late 19th/early 20th century; Lakota/Minneconjou Sioux
Attributed to Edith Claymore (1858-1910), the velvet cape with detailed beaded floral and butterfly designs around the body, with floral vining around the collar, and lined in a black floral brocade, with hook closure at neck 22.5” H at center front; 24.5” H at center back; 95” total hem circumference
$2,000-3,000
Provenance: Sold: Sotheby’s, 2001
Susan and Eliot Black of Greenwich, CT and Scottsdale, AZ
Acquired at auction by current owner
Literature: A photograph of the cape accompanies: F. Dennis Lessard, “Pictographic Sioux Beadwork: A Reexamination,” “American Indian Art Magazine,” (Autumn 1991): 71
Other Notes: Most likely acquired at Sotheby’s Pre-Colombian and American Indian Art Sale, May 2001, session 4, Lot #604. This cape is featured in a photograph held at the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The photograph depicts Edith and her husband set up to sell their beadwork and the cape is draped over the table on the right side.
294
A Woodlands beaded cradle cover
Early/mid-20th century
A red wool cover attached to a foliate beaded hide bonnet with beaded, fringed tab, bonnet and tab lined with printed fabric
Overall: 34” H x 16.5” W (at wool edge); beaded hood: 15.5” W x 6” D
$600-900
295
A Sioux beaded hide doll Late 19th century; Northern Plains Comprising a sinew-sewn padded fabric and hide doll with a fringed hide dress, leggings and facial features with blue, white and metallic beaded accents
9” H x 6” W x 1.75” D
$800-1,200
296
A pair of Plains beaded hide moccasins
20th century
Each hide moccasin with a beaded central red cross on a blue field, with a lower band border of white with alternating red and blue star and stepped geometric motifs, 2 pieces
Each: 10.75” L x 3.5” H x 4” W
$400-600
297
A pair of Plains beaded hide moccasins
Early 20th century
Each hide moccasin with multiple beaded American flag and patriotic motifs on a white field, with beaded tongues and blue faceted bead edging and hide soles, 2 pieces
Each: 8.75” L x 3.75” H x 3” and 3.25” W
$300-500
298
A group of Native American beaded hide bags
Late 20th century
Comprising three beaded bags, including a small bag with a handle and geometric designs in greens, blues and white with beaded edging and a lining (6.5” H x 5.75” W), a small flat pocket bag in red, white and blue geometric designs with a hide flap (6.375” H x 6” W), and a larger rectangular beaded hide bag with blue and white beaded front, lined with star patterned cotton, and fastened with skunk beads and leather ties (8.5” H x 10.5” W), 3 pieces
$200-400
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
299
A group of Plains-style embellished hide knife sheaths
Mid/late 20th century Comprising a beaded hide sheath with green, pink, and dark blue geometric motifs on a yellow field, together with a short knife with hide-covered handle (7” H x 2” W; Knife: 9.5” L), a quilled hide sheath with geometric designs in red, orange, and black (9” H x 3.5” W), and a two-sided pictorial beaded hide knife sheath with foliate motifs and an American flag to each side of flap, finished with fringing to curved edge and tin cones to flap (11” H x 3.5’ W; fringing: 3” L), 4 pieces
$100-200
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
300
A group of Native American beaded hide bags
Mid/late 20th century
Comprising an Athabascan fringed hide pillow cover with floral glass seed beads (15” H x 15.5” W; fringe: 3.5”), a Woodlands beaded suede hide drawstring pouch with glass seed beads in floral motifs to both sides (10” H x 8” W; fringe: 2.375”), and a Sioux six-tail hide drawstring bag with glass seed beaded seams (6” H x 6” Dia. closed; each section: 8” H x 3” W), 3 pieces
$100-200
Other Notes: Owner’s notes denote small bag made from deer tail hides.
301
A Native American beaded hide cradleboard
Mid/late 20th century
Comprising a hide-covered wood cradleboard with multicolored beaded diamond motifs to the headboard and fabric-lined cover, and with beaded strands with cowrie shells
$200-400
304
A North American double horn club
20th century
Comprised of two horns each wrapped with sinew and hide, with metal tips, and attached to a leather-wrapped wood shaft
25” H x 11” W
$200-400
Provenance: Property from the Private Collection of Gregory Sierra
303
A
The blue and yellow painted wood drum with stretched hide and sinew
18.25”
$300-500
305
A group of silver jewelry
Late 20th/early 21st century; New Mexico
Comprising a Juan Lopez stamped and overlay sacred heart cross pendant (stamped: JL [conjoined]; 2.375” H), a Lawrence Baca cast cross pendant (stamped: LB / Sterling; 2.75” H), a Michelle Tapia small sacred heart cross pendant necklace (cross stamped: Tapia / ©; detachable chain stamped: Italy / 925 / Diagonal; 18” L x 0.875” H), and a chunky paper clip chain link necklace (clasp stamped: 925; 22”L), 5 pieces
56.4 grams
$150-250
306
A group of silver jewelry
Late 20th/early 21st century; New Mexico
Comprising three Lawrence Baca cast silver cross pendants (each stamped: LB / Sterling; sacred heart cross further stamped: 18K; largest: 2.75” H), a Juan Lopez stamped and overlay sacred heart cross pendant (stamped: JL [conjoined]; 2.375” H), a Michelle Tapia small sacred heart cross pendant necklace (cross stamped: Tapia; detachable chain stamped: Italy / 925 / Diagonal; 18” L x 0.75” H), and a long chunky silver chain with toggle closure (toggle ring stamped: Mex / 925 [partial]; 41” L), 7 pieces
130.9 grams
$200-300
307
Late 20th/early 21st century; New Mexico Comprising two silver bead necklaces (each clasp stamped: 925 [likely by Lawrence Baca]; 18” L and 22” L), a Lawrence Baca cast cross pendant (stamped: LB / Sterling; 2.75” H), a Juan Lopez stamped and overlay sacred heart cross pendant (stamped: JL [conjoined]; 2.375” H), a Michelle Tapia small sacred heart cross pendant necklace (cross stamped: Tapia / ©; detachable chain stamped: Italy / 925 / Diagonal; 18” L x 0.75” H), and a long paperclip link chain necklace (clasp stamped: 925; 41” L), 7 pieces 101.1 grams
$200-300
308
A group of Southwest silver and turquoise jewelry
Mid-20th Century and later Three works:
Pearl Ukestine
(b. 20th Century, Zuni)
A Zuni stamped silver and row set turquoise cross pendant on a square link chain
Cross stamped: JP [conjoined] / Ukestine / Sterling / Zuni; Chain clasp stamped: AGI / 925 / Italy
Cross: 2.625” H x 1.625” W; Chain: 30” L
A cast silver and set turquoise cross pendant
Stamped: Sterling 3” H x 1.75” W
A pair of turquoise set pierced earrings
Each appears unmarked
Each 0.75” H
5 pieces
52.0 grams gross
$200-400
309
A group of devotional crosses
Circa 2005
Each variously signed and dated Comprising three carved wood crosses, two polychromed wood crosses, one micaceous ceramic cross, and an encrusted straw cross, artists include Andrew and Lorraine Garcia, Lee J. Valdez, Jimmy Trujillo, and Delores Martinez, 7 pieces
Largest: 20” H x 14.25” W x 1” D; smallest: 5” H x 3” W x 0.5” D
$100-200
310
A group of Southwest silver cross jewelry
Late 20th century
Six works:
A silver and set turquoise cross pendant
Stamped: R [above a crescent] / Sterling
3.5” H x 2.25” W
Lena Platero
(b. 1954, Diné)
A pair of Navajo stamped sterling silver cross earrings with set stone accents
Stamped Lena Platero / Sterling
Each: 2.75” H x 1.5” W
A pair of R Monte stamped silver cross earrings with onyx and malachite set dangles
Stamped: R. Monte / Sterling
Each: 2.75” H x 1.375” W
A pair of Jefferson stamped sterling silver cross earrings with set turquoise
Stamped: Jefferson [script] / Sterling
Each: 2.25” H x 1.375” W
A pair of D. Lucas small silver cross earrings with central set stone
Stamped: D. Lucas / Sterling
Each: 1.75” H x 0.75” W
A pair of stamped silver pierced earrings with cross and lighting bolt dangles
Appear unmarked
Each: 1.75” H
11 pieces
94.2 grams gross
$200-400
311
A large Mexican rug
Early 20th century
Woven in a variety of colored wool with multicolor zig zag side columns and a banded interior with serrated diamond motifs 100” H x 74” W
$800-1,200
312
A Navajo-style wearing blanket
20th century, Mexico
Woven in red, white, blue, black and green wool in the style of a Navajo Third Phase chief’s blanket, with striped banding alternating with bands of spider woman crosses 41” H x 46.5” W
$500-700
Provenance: The Buck Jones Collection Private Collection, Central California, acquired from the above
Late
$100-200
314
Late
$200-300
315 Neal Doty (1941-2016)
“Man of Colors,” 2015
Digital print in colors on thick wove paper
Edition: 66/150
Signed and numbered in blue pencil near the lower corners of the image
Image: 37.5” H x 29.5” W; Sheet: 40” H x 32.125” W
$200-400
316
Neal Doty
(1941-2016)
“Cleopatra,” 1979
Screenprint in colors on Arches paper
Edition: 12/99
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin; Accent Graphic Studios, Los Angeles, CA, prntr.; Eidolon, San Francisco, CA, pub.
Image: 24” H x 34.125” W; Sight: 25” H x 34.5” W
$300-500
Other Notes: This lot is sold together with a Certificate of Authenticity signed and dated 12/99 by the artist. According to this document, a combination of 30 different colors were used to print this image onto “Arches 88” paper. In addition to the signed and numbered edition of 99, as here, there were also 9 artist’s proofs, 5 hors commerce, and 10 proofs of other types.
317
Neal Doty (1941-2016)
“21st Century Blue Boy,” 1978
Screenprint in colors on Stonehenge paper
Edition: 72/275
Signed and numbered in pencil in the lower margin; Accent Graphic Studios, Los Angeles, CA, prntr.; Eidolon, San Francisco, CA, pub.
Image: 23” H x 17” W; Sight: 25” H x 19” W
$200-400
Other Notes: This lot is sold together with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist. According to this document, a combination of 32 different colors was used to print this image onto “Stonehenge paper.” In addition to the signed and numbered edition of 275, as here, there were also 35 artist’s proofs, 10 hors commerce, and 10 proofs of other types.
318
20th Century American
“Man from Red Valley”
Color offset on paper
Edition: 16/95
Signed indistinctly, titled, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: WB Pra[***]
Image: 12” H x 10” W; Sight: 13” H x 11” W
“Man of the People”
Color offset on paper
Edition: 15/95
Signed indistinctly, titled, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: WB Pra[***]
Image: 10” H x 12” W; Sight: 11” H x 13” W
2 pieces
$300-500
319
Amado Maurillo Pena Jr.
(b. 1943, Pascua Yaqui)
Elders waiting in the shade
Lithograph in colors on paper, watermark BFK Rives
Edition: 53/65
Signed, numbered, and indistinctly inscribed, all in pencil, along the lower edge:
Amado Maurillo Pena; two unidentified blindstamps in the lower corners
Image/Sheet: 30.5” H x 22.5” W
$200-300
320
Amado Maurilio Pena (b. 1943, Pascua Yaqui)
“Al Viento”
Lithograph in colors on paper
Edition: 24/65
Signed, titled, and numbered in pencil in the lower margin: Amado Maurilio Pena; three unidentified blindstamps in the lower margin
Image: 18” H x 26” W; Sight: 19.75” H x 27.5” W
$300-500
321
Amado Maurilio Pena (b. 1943, Pascua Yaqui)
“El Viase,” 1986 Acrylic on canvas
Signed and dated along the lower edge: Amado Maurilio Pena 36” H x 36” W
$600-800
Other Notes: The verso of this canvas is inscribed #501 near the title.
322
Ken and Irene White (b. 20th century, Diné)
Two works:
A polychrome vase, late 20th century
Signed to underside: KW / Navajo
The pinched-neck vase with an incised band of polychrome Yei figures and finished with a pine pitch gloss 5.75” H x 4.75” Dia.
A polychrome vase, late 20th century
Signed to underside: KW
The round vase with an incised band of polychrome Yei figures and finished with a pine pitch gloss 4.75” H x 6” Dia.
2 pieces
$75-125
323
Russell Sanchez (b. 1963, San Ildefonso Pueblo)
Circa 1995
A small Pueblo pottery vessel
Signed to underside: Russell Sanchez / 1995
A small pottery “volcano” vase with sgraffito greenware bears to underside
4.5” H x 4” Dia.
$500-700
324
Ron Martinez, Looking Elk (b. 1978, Isleta/Taos Pueblo)
“The Dance,” 1998
Signed and dated to the underside: Ron Martinez Looking-Elk / Isleta/Taos / 98
The redware pottery jar with burnished red slip glaze and shallow sgraffito dance scene to the shoulder
9” H x 11” Dia.
$200-400
Provenance: The collection of the artist Acquired from the above by present owner
Exhibitions: Santa Fe, NM, School of American Research: Indian Arts Research Center, “Ron and Susan Dubin Native American Studio Open House,” June 5-6, 1998.
Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by a letter from the School of American Research dated June 10, 1998, the artist’s business card, and related post card.
325
Reyes Pino (b. 1950, Zia Pueblo) Pottery bowl
Signed to underside: Reyes Pino / Zia
The polychrome pottery vessel with birds and stepped motifs on a buff ground
5.75” H x 8.25” Dia.
$200-300
326
Large pottery olla
Signed to underside: Ruby Panana / Zia
12” H x 13” Dia.
$400-600
327
Sofia Medina (1932-2010, Zia Pueblo)
A polychrome pottery bowl, circa 1950s
Signed to the side: Sofia Medina
The large vessel with polychrome avian motifs and a red foot
6.75” H x 10” Dia.
$200-400
Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by a business card for William P. (Bud) Callahan and Donna McGarry that possibly relates to the purchase of this pot.
328
A group of Puebloan pottery vessels
20th century
Four works:
A Jemez Pueblo redware seed pot
Signed to underside: P.R. Tosa [possibly Percingula R. Tosa] / Jemes / N.M.
The redware pottery vessel with burnished red slip glaze and matte slip painted scene of a deer
5.5” H x 4.25” Dia.
A Jemex Pueblo redware seed pot
Signed to underside: [illegible] Toya / Jemez
The redware pottery vessel with burnished red slip glaze and matte slip painted feather and geometric motif
2.375” H x 3” Dia.
A Santa Clara Pueblo polychrome vase
Signed in black ink to underside: A. Tafoya
The bottleneck vase with polychrome feather motif
9.25” H x 3.5” Dia.
An Isleta Pueblo polychrome vase
Signed to underside: [illegible] / Isleta / N.M.
6” H x 4.25” Dia.
4 pieces
$200-400
329
David Salk (b. 20th century)
Three works:
A Washo-style clay basket
Signed to underside: D. Salk
The stoneware vessel in the form of a Washo basketry low bowl with baked iron designs
3” H x 7.25” Dia.
A Pima-style clay basket, 1987
Signed and dated to underside: D. Salk / 87
The stoneware vessel in the form of a Pima basketry bowl with baked iron designs
3.75” H x 10” Dia.
An Apache-style clay basket, 1988
Signed and dated to underside: D. Salk / 1988
The stoneware vessel in the form of an Apache basketry vessel with baked iron designs
10.25” H x 8” Dia.
3 pieces
$200-400
330
Three Southwestern horse hair pottery vessels
Three works:
Ray and Laveitha Sanchez (b. 20th century, Diné)
A redware horse hair jar
Signed to underside: Ray & / Laveitha / Sanchez / Navajo
With stepped opening to rim and wide shoulder 7.5” H x 7.5” Dia.
Two white horse hair pots
20th century
Bowl singed: N / Plum Yahtahey; turtle signed: [N or W] / Plum
Comprising a bowl and a turtle vessel, each with cut designs, 2 pieces
Bowl: 3.5” H x 7.25” Dia.; turtle: 3” H x 4.25” W x 6.25” D
3 pieces
$100-200
331
David K. John (b. 1963, Diné)
Late 20th century
Marked to side front: David K. John
A Navajo polychrome micaceous pottery wall mask with Kokopelli figures and attached horse hair and feathers
12” H x 10” W x 3.5” D; with feather: 16.5” W
$100-200
332
Peter Ray James (b. 20th century, Diné)
A Navajo polychrome pottery wall mask, circa 1998
Stamped to front: PRJ; Further signed verso: Peter Ray James / © / 98 An elaborate Pueblo-style katsina pottery wall mask with grey and polychrome painted and stamped details, various feathers attached to top, leather fringe, and cone dangles
12.375” H x 8.5 “ W x 3” H
$100-200
333
A large standing Sun katsina
1993
Signed and dated to underside: Rainbow Giver / 93 / © A tall polychrome painted wood katsina (kachina) figure with multicolored elements of various shapes and colors, including a painted wood headdress, painted wood panels and dowelling, a painted gourd or wood head, brass-colored tacks and discs, with straw hair and a painted base 93.5” H x 30.5” W; base: 18” Dia.
$500-700
Provenance: Acquired from Maisel’s Indian Trading Post, Albuquerque, NM, 1993
334
A group of mining items
Early/mid-20th century
Comprising an early field scale with horn bowls (bowl: 2.75” Dia.), a brass prospector’s scale with oak box and a variety of brass weights (box: 1.125” H x 7.5” W x 3.375” D), a wrought iron ax head, a wrought iron smelter’s cup, a wrought iron hook, a small miner’s lamp (4” H), and a larger miner’s lamp (6.5” H), together with a period framed photograph of a group of miners (frame: 10.75” H x 12.75” W) and a Glen Placer Mining Company Stock Certificate framed in an elaborate period gilt frame (issued in 1899, 8 of 2000 shares, Denver, CO; frame: 13” H x 15” W), 10 pieces
$200-300
335
Two Navajo alabaster sculptures
Circa 1990s
Each with partially illegible signature and date: [N] Yazzie
Each carved stone figure depicting a woman with a tsiiyÈÈl bun, 2 pieces
Larger: 12” H x 5.5” W x 3.25” D
$100-200
336 Two 19th Coin
Two complete scale, Coin
$100-200
Provenance:
336
Two gold scales
century
Coin scale marked: Made in England
small balancing scales used for measuring coins and gold; one English coin scale complete with nine different weights, both ounces and ounces troy; one partial balancing scale, missing wood base, 11 pieces
Coin scale: 3” H x 7” W; partial scale: 8.5” L x 2.75” W
$100-200
Provenance: The Estate of George David Sturges
“The Challenge,” 1991
Watercolor, gouache, and ink on paper
Signed, dated and inscribed, lower right: Yellowman © / phil. 4:13; titled on the artist’s card affixed to the backboard
Image/Sheet: 22.5” H x 30” W
$700-900
340
Robert Redbird (b. 1964, Kiowa)
Native American figure wrapped in a brown blanket
Mixed media on paper
Signed and inscribed lower right: Robert Redbird / Kiowa © Sight: 29” H x 21” W
Native American figure wrapped in purple blanket
Mixed media on paper
Signed and inscribed lower right: Robert Redbird / Kiowa © Sight: 28” H x 21” W
2 pieces
$300-500
Provenance: Gibsons Anasazi Gallery of Art, Riverside, CA
The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA
Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by collector’s photographs of the artist at work on these pieces, and by a copy of a receipt of sale from Gibsons Anasazi Art Gallery dated February 26, 1993.
Amy Cordova (20th/21st century)
“Portrait of a Young Girl,” 1987
Mixed media on gray-green paper
Signed, titled, and dated in pencil in the lower margin: Cordova
Image: 37.5” H x 29.5” W; Sheet: 41.25” H x 33.5” W
$200-400
Provenance: Property from the Private Collection of Gregory Sierra
342
Carlis M. Chee
(b. 1971, Diné)
“Coming of Age,” 1996
Acrylic, including metallic pigments, on paper
Signed and dated along the lower edge: Carlis M. Chee ©; Signed and dated again, and titled, and with the artist’s Santa Fe studio mailing label, all on an information sheet affixed to the frame’s backboard
Image: 14” H x 4” W; Sight: 15” H x 5” W
$200-400
343
Carlis M. Chee
(b. 1971, Diné)
“A Touch of Feather,” 1996
Acrylic on paper
Signed and dated along the lower edge: Carlis M. Chee ©; signed and dated again, and titled, on the frame’s backboard; a printed information sheet as well as the artist’s ink stamped address are also included on the backboard
Image: 14” H x 4” W; Sight: 15” H x 5” W
$200-400
“Peace Within Series,” 1998
Acrylic, including metallic pigments, on paper Signed and dated lower left: Carlis M. Chee ©, signed and dated again, and titled, on the frame’s backboard
Image: 7” H x 18” W; Sight: 8” H x 19” W
$200-400
345
Carlis M. Chee
(b. 1971, Diné)
“Woman from Taos,” 1996
Acrylic on paper
Signed lower left: Carlis M. Chee, dated and with the © lower right, signed and dated again, and titled, on the frame’s backboard
Image: 14” H x 5” W; Sight: 14.75” H x 5.875” W
$200-400
346
Carlis M. Chee
(b. 1971, Diné)
Untitled Hopi mask, 1996
Acrylic, including metallic pigments, on paper
Signed and dated along the lower margin edge: Carlis M. Chee ©
Image: 7.25” H x 17” W; Sight: 8” H x 18” W
$200-400
347
Carlis M. Chee
(b. 1971, Diné)
“She Came from the North West,” 1996
Acrylic on paper
Signed lower left: Carlis M. Chee, dated and with the © lower right; signed and dated again, and titled and dedicated, on the frame’s backboard
Image:14” H x 4” W; Sight: 15” H x 5” W
$200-400
Other Notes: The dedication reads: To Walter & Barbara / Alway[sic] Peace From Within / Carlis M. Chee / 8/21/96. An information sheet about the artist as well as his address stamp are also on the frame’s backboard.
348
Carlis M. Chee
(b. 1971, Diné)
“Blessing from Diné,” 1996
Acrylic on paper
Signed and dated along the lower portion of the left vertical edge; signed again, and titled and dedicated, on the frame’s backboard
Image: 19” H x 15.875” W; Sight: 19.75” H x 17” W
$200-400
Other Notes: The dedication on the frame’s backboard reads: To Walter & Barbara / I thankyou for Good Friendship / May this Painting Be A Blessing to your Home / Your Engine Friend / Carlis M. Chee ‘96
350
(b.
“Dawn
Acrylic
$300-500
351
Carlis M. Chee (b. 1971, Diné)
“Deer Tracks,” 1996
Pencil and acrylic on paper
Signed and dated below the image: Carlis M. Chee ©; signed and dated again, and titled, on the frame’s backboard
Image: 14” H x 4” W; Sight: 19.5” H x 9.5” W
“Navajo Necklace,” 1996 Pencil and acrylic on paper
Signed and dated below the image: Carlis M. Chee ©; signed and dated again, and titled, on the frame’s backboard
Image: 14” H x 4” W; Sight: 19.5” H x 9.5” W
“A Feather to the Heart,” 1996 Pencil and acrylic on paper
Signed and dated below the image: Carlis M. Chee ©; signed and dated again, and titled, on the frame’s backboard
Image: 14” H x 4” W; Sight: 19.5” H x 9.5” W
3 pieces
$600-800
Other Notes: Each of these works also include a printed information sheet about the artist, and his ink stamped address, on the backboard of the frame.
352
A group of Chimayo textile clothing
Late 20th century; New Mexico
Vests with label: Ortega’s / 100% All Wool / Hand Woven / Chimayo, N.M.; bag: Ortega’s Weaving Shop / 100% wool / Chimayo New Mexico 87522
Comprising three works including a green wool vest/waistcoat with red, blue and cream serrated diamond motifs, four leather buttons, and two patch pockets (Size 44; 26.25” center back length), a dusty pink wool tabard-style vest/waistcoat with cream, grey and blue serrated diamonds, a central leather button and two side buttons ( Size: L; 25” center back length), and a woven green wool shoulder bag with central striped banding, a leather button, braided wool strap and gold sateen lining (10.75” H x 11.75” W; strap drop: 14”), 3 pieces
$300-500
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A group of Navajo sgraffito pottery vessels
Five works:
Peny Hubbard (b. 20th century, Diné)
A fluted vase, late 20th century
Signed to underside: Peny Hubbard / Navajo
With shallow cut geometric designs in hues of red and orange
6.5” H x 5.5” Dia.
M.J. Shirley (b. 20th century, Diné)
A two-neck pot, late 20th century
Signed to underside: MJ Shirley [with hogan]
With shallow cut geometric designs in hues of black, blue, and yellow
6.25” H x 8” Dia.
Carol Johnson (b. 20th century, Diné)
A round vase, late 20th century
Signed to underside: Carol Johnson / Navajo
With shallow cut geometric designs in hues of blue and green
4.5” H x 5.25” Dia.
A covered pot 2001
Signed to underside: 7-2001 / Navajo / T.C.T.
With shallow cut geometric designs in hues of pink and turquoise
3” H x 7.5” Dia.
A lidded box 2002
Signed to underside and lid interior: Ivan / Navajo / ‘02
With shallow cut geometric designs in hues black and terra cotta with a pine pitch gloss
3.625” H x 5.25” Dia.
5 pieces
$200-300
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A group of photo/postcard albums
Early 20th century
Comprising three albums, the first a large postcard album with travel postcards from Los Angeles, Yosemite, the West Coast, and the Pacific Northwest; the second entitled: “Washington: The Nation’s Capital,” (W.B. Garrison, Washington D.C.), with 46 pages of tipped in photographs of important Washington DC government buildings, and the third entitled: “An Official Publication Panama Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco,1915 Hand Colored,” (Robt . A Reid, Official Publisher of View Books, San Francisco), 3 pieces
$200-300
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A large collection of miscellaneous photographs relating primarily to John Wayne and his 26 Bar Ranch, circa 1960-1979
The group includes numerous black and white photographs of various sizes and dates, plus a few color photographs; subjects include John Wayne with assorted friends and associates, numerous images relating to the auction of his ranch and collection of Hereford cows, three sheets of John Wayne 37 cent postage stamps from the “Legends of Hollywood” series, and other memorabilia; some photographs with dedications to John Wayne, some photographs with the ink stamp of professional photographers such as David Sutton of Studio City, CA, and Gary McDonald of Fort Collins, CO
$300-500
Provenance: Property from John Wayne’s 26 Bar Hereford Ranch, Eagar, Arizona
