Native American Art & Related Artifacts - Best of Santa Fe 2017

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Please join us in exciting Santa Fe the week before Indian Market this August for what promises to be an historic event!

We are featuring the collection of long time collector, hobbyist, Indian trader, and feather artist Bob Wills from Dumont, NJ. We are honored to have Bob's beadwork collection to offer along with other interesting things he's gathered over the years.

We are also very happy to be selling an old collection of beadwork, baskets, cornhusks, horse gear, and other great pieces all collected in the Columbia River Basin in the 50s and 60s. All pieces are documented in the original owner Tommy Thompson's ledger, with interesting notes and stories.

In addition, we have accumulated some really great pieces for this auction! There are more fantastic beadwork pieces, a huge assortment of quality baskets, several high-end Navajo rugs, some very rare old Pueblo pottery, and the best group of NW Coast and Eskimo items we have ever had!

And as always, lots of great Indian jewelry , some really rare original Native and Western art, a collection of Apache items, kachinas carvings, Santa Fe antiques, antique tradebeads, and a number of interesting and hard to find antique, western, and Mexican collectibles - over 800 pieces in all!

Previews both days begin at 8:00 am (MDT). Auction times are Saturday at noon and Sunday at 10:00 am. Live online, absentee, and phone bidding are all available.

Full-color catalog available for $30 - includes prices realized.
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J. Piena(?), Kiowa789 - J. Piena(?), Kiowa
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Signed original gouache of a Southern Plains Fancy Dancer done in a style similar to Woody Crumbo. Very good condition. 16" x 12&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to jimdjock for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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E.S. Curtis Photogravure790 - E.S. Curtis Photogravure
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1926, Portfolio print - "A Sarsi Tipi" - in period frame. Very good condition. 7" x 10" (12" x 15" framed)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to ask4gary for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Skagit Cedar Box791 - Skagit Cedar Box
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1987, Fine hand crafted lidded red cedar box with dadoed joints and crab figure on lid. Very good condition. 3-1/2" x 7" x 7"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to princessat.. for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Framed Artifact Display792 - Framed Artifact Display
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Collection of excavated bone and wood awls, wedges, and needles marked "Napa Valley, CA." Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to pcb for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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2 Inuit/Yupik Dolls793 - 2 Inuit/Yupik Dolls
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Both with carved cedar faces, rabbit skin coats, sealskin boots, and felt leggings and mittens. Good condition. 11"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Eskimo Basketry Boots794 - Eskimo Basketry Boots
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Very early pair of finely woven basketry boots/slippers/socks. Good condition, minor damage. Ex. MONAC Museum Jesuit Collection, Spokane,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Alaskan Grass Socks795 - Alaskan Grass Socks
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Wonderful pair of finely woven basketry boots/slippers/socks. Good condition, minor damage. Ex. MONAC Museum Jesuit Collection, Spokane,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Prehistoric Eskimo Tools796 - Prehistoric Eskimo Tools
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Pair of hand carved fossilized ivory implements - one of carved bone, the other ivory - both with etched decoration. Very good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Eskimo Ivory Kayak Attachments797 - Eskimo Ivory Kayak Attachments
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Pair of old hand carved ivory implements and simple wedge, plus a figure eight knot latch. Very good condition. 4-1/2" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Eskimo Ivory Totem Pole798 - Eskimo Ivory Totem Pole
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Great early hand carved seven-figure ivory model totem pole with inked details and on a bone base. Very good condition, great patina. 11&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to wamangels for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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4 Eskimo Model Totem Poles799 - 4 Eskimo Model Totem Poles
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Beautiful examples of hand carving and inking including three with bases all carved from ivory, plus a smaller bone version. Good con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Modoc Wooden Bow800 - Modoc Wooden Bow
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Wonderful early hand carved flared wooden short bow with remnants of the original painted designs still visible in places. Very good cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Antique Tradebeads801 - Antique Tradebeads
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Beautiful strand of old six-layer rounded chevron barrel beads interspersed with old black Peking glass tradebeads. All very good conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Tanned Buffalo Hide802 - Tanned Buffalo Hide
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 2000s, Large and thick expertly tanned buffalo hide. Very good condition. No head or claws. 84" x 60"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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3 Catlinite Pipe Heads803 - 3 Catlinite Pipe Heads
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Group of early/mid 1900s carved pipestone pipes, one with a wolf figure, one with log barrel butt, and one rare bulging straight pipe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Columbia River Stone Artifacts804 - Columbia River Stone Artifacts
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Group of six hand carved items including two beautiful phallic mauls , a fully grooved axe head, a small stone bowl, and mortar and pestl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Antique Tradebeads805 - Antique Tradebeads
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Collection of three strands of rare old "skunk" or "eye" Venetian glass tradebeads in red, white, and black. Very go...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Antique Tradebeads806 - Antique Tradebeads
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Pair of rare and early Venetian glass "skunk" or "eye" tradebeads in garnet/red and black. Very good condition, mino...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to jcsneakers93 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Antique Leather Hat Box & Hat807 - Antique Leather Hat Box & Hat
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Fine German made beaver top hat in a large custom made heavy leather carrier with plush interior and marked "V.M.C." Good, we...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Antique Spinning Wheel808 - Antique Spinning Wheel
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Wonderful quality hand crafted all wood spinning wheel with many elaborate turned features. This seems to operate and is a beautiful piec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Antique Kuba Smoking Pipe809 - Antique Kuba Smoking Pipe
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Traditional hand carved large-bodied wood, bone, and copper tribal pipe with human figures on the bowl and stem. Very good condition,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Carved Stone Pipe810 - Carved Stone Pipe
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Hand carved solid stone long pipe in very rare grasshopper form with still good detail. Marked "From Wythe Co., Virginia." Ve...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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John Wesley Clampitt Collector's Book811 - John Wesley Clampitt Collector's Book
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1889, "Echoes from the Rocky Mountains: Reminiscences and Thrilling Incidents of the Romantic and Golden Age of the Great West, with a Grap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Early Pendleton Blanket812 - Early Pendleton Blanket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Colorful reverse design all wool "Indian blanket" with traditional geometric design and early 1900s blue rectangle label....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to tracyOXV for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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New Pendleton Blanket813 - New Pendleton Blanket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Queen-sized all-wool reversible Pendleton blanket. New with tags. Very good condition. 64" x 80"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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3' Skookum Doll Store Display814 - 3' Skookum Doll Store Display
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Very rare fully clothed female Skookum doll with wooden beads, robe, buckskin moccasins, and a papoose on her back. These were the ones u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Mexican Folk Art Pottery815 - Mexican Folk Art Pottery
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, "Plaza deTorro's" (bull ring) - attributed to Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de Las Huertes, Jalisco. 12" x 14" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1st Edition Wizard of Oz Books, L. Frank Baum816 - 1st Edition Wizard of Oz Books, L. Frank Baum
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Set of three rare collector's books including Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (1908), The Emerald City of Oz (1910), and The Magic of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to tracyOXV for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Vintage Western Ephemera817 - Vintage Western Ephemera
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1907-1950, Seven pieces of assorted Western advertising and postcards. Good condition. Largest 8" x 5-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Calaca Marionette818 - Calaca Marionette
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 2000s, Handmade wooden marionette doll by Cesar Ivan; with instructions. 24" x 7-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to batab for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Antique Tradebeads819 - Antique Tradebeads
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1800s, Beautiful strand of old six-layer rounded medium blue chevron barrel beads interspersed with old black Peking glass beads. Very good condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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5 Treasure Boxes820 - 5 Treasure Boxes
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Including three Popotillo straw mosaic boxes and two laquer finish boxes. Very good condition. Largest 6-1/2" x 4-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pima Basket821 - Pima Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Large, classic, old straight-sided basketry bowl/tray with geometric key-type design. Good condition, but two rim breaks and some damage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Papago Basketry822 - Papago Basketry
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Large shallow bowl with traditional geometric design. Good condition, several missing stitches. 12-1/4" x 3-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to ApacheTrai.. for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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Navajo/Ute Basket823 - Navajo/Ute Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Vintage hard weave wedding basket with wide four-row red band. Very good condition. 2" x 9"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Papago Basket824 - Papago Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Unusual Tohono O'odham double handled tray with arrow point and box figures. Very good condition. 1" x 16" x 10"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Papago Basket - Irene Antone'e825 - Papago Basket - Irene Antone'e
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 2000s, Small lidded traditional weave Tohono O'odham treasure basket with checkered geometric design. Very good condition. 6" x 6-1/2&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Belen Tapia826 - Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Belen Tapia
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Colorful redware polychrome vessel with popular radiating feather design around the straight flared shoulder. Very good condition. 4-1/2&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Santo Domingo Bowl827 - Santo Domingo Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Classic design bowl with polychrome foliate designs, red base, and wavy rim. Very good condition, some handling. 6" x 9-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Vessels - Carla Nampeyo828 - Hopi Pottery Vessels - Carla Nampeyo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Small pair of special hand carved and painted seed pots with interesting figures done in a more contemporary design. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Hopi Pottery Jars829 - Hopi Pottery Jars
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Pair of early soulful old polychrome pieces including a vase with eagle/bird figure and an avian-inspired olla. Both in good, well-used c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Zia Pottery - Sofia Medina830 - Zia Pottery - Sofia Medina
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Classic polychrome pottery bowl with traditional motif and red interior. Very good condition. 8" x 14"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to fksouthwest for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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San Blas Mola831 - San Blas Mola
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Hand sewn bird panel done in reverse applique, done by the Cuna Indians off the Panama coast. Very good condition. 18" x 22" fr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Persian/Oriental Carpet832 - Persian/Oriental Carpet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s-1980s, Colorful hand woven wool rug with fringed ends. Very good condition, shows light use. 51" x 49"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving833 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Vintage finer weave eye dazzler done in red, white, black, and gray. Very good condition. 37" x 26"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to princessat.. for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Navajo Rug/Weaving834 - Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Colorful popular-sized optical runner loaded with diamonds and other geometrics. Very good condition. 45" x 21-1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Navajo Toy Cradleboard835 - Navajo Toy Cradleboard
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Traditional style bentwood juniper/pine wood doll cradleboard with buckskin ties. Very good condition. 16" x 7" x 7"
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Talavera Decorative Ceramic836 - Talavera Decorative Ceramic
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s-1980s, Hand painted ceramic dish from Mexico. Very good condition. 2-3/4" x 20"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to batab for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Persian Copper Platter837 - Persian Copper Platter
Allard Auctions, Inc.
ca. 1970s, Large hand wrought platter/tray with scalloped edges. Very good condition. 28" diam.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to batab for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Tapestry from India838 - Tapestry from India
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Very large all hand sewn blanket with quilting, patchwork, embroidery, and beading. Good condition. 100" x 84"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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2 Sand Paintings839 - 2 Sand Paintings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s-1970s, Pair of sand paintings including an original Navajo from Tohatchi, NM and the other by Montoya Johnson of Sheep Springs. 13" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Baritone Ukulele840 - Baritone Ukulele
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Vintage unnamed ukulele. Good condition, plays well. Comes with bag. 31" overall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Marina Guitar841 - Marina Guitar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1980s, Very rare Marina steel string dreadnought acoustic guitar in case. Model 30P, serial #19410983. Excellent condition, new strings, ready to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Regal Guitar by Fender842 - Regal Guitar by Fender
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s-1960s, Rare Regal classic guitar and case, model S-64, serial #4739220. Exclusively by Fender. Excellent condition, new strings, ready to pl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Yamaha Guitar843 - Yamaha Guitar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Famous Yamaha nylon string classical guitar, model C-330, serial #11129919. Excellent condition, new strings, ready to play. 39-1/2"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Lyon Electric Guitar by Washburn844 - Lyon Electric Guitar by Washburn
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Stratocaster-style six string Lyon electric guitar. Excellent condition, new strings, ready to play. 38" overall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Banjo845 - Banjo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Unnamed five string banjo with case. A quality instrument. Excellent condition, new strings, ready to play. 38" overall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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