American Indian Art Dec 9th 2014

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Auction features authentic baskets, rugs, kachinas, bead work, jewelry, arrowheads, paintings, pottery and much more.

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PAPAGO BASKETRY TREY151 - PAPAGO BASKETRY TREY
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1980's hand woven yucca and devils claw geometric design has herringbone finish on rim, minor stitch loss 11.5" diameter Shipping for this...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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POTTERY NECKLACE152 - POTTERY NECKLACE
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prehistoric all hand made pottery beads 30" long Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY) Unless noted all items will ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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NAVAJO POTTERY PIGGY BANK153 - NAVAJO POTTERY PIGGY BANK
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1980's hand made glaze ware depicting pig, has slot on back for piggy bank, 4" x 4'' x 5" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONT...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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SANTO DOMINGO PRINT154 - SANTO DOMINGO PRINT
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1980's #330/650 depicting feathers hands, Indian face and geometric pattern by CF. Lovato is also hand signed by artist 18" x 14.5" ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w*******2 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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ORIGINAL NAVAJO PAINTING155 - ORIGINAL NAVAJO PAINTING
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1960-70's hand painted desert night scene signed Tsinnijinnie 19" x 15" Shipping for this lot: $25.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to r********a.. for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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NAVAJO POTTERY JAR156 - NAVAJO POTTERY JAR
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1980's hand made glaze ware with legs and handles signed LG has chips 10" x 9" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STAT...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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TWO SAN MANUAL WOODEN MASK157 - TWO SAN MANUAL WOODEN MASK
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1990's hand carved and painted wood with hair signed Ramon Hutado San Bernardo 5" x 7" other is hand carved with hair 5.75" x 8&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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FOUR NAVAJO PINS/PENDANTS ONE EAR CUFF158 - FOUR NAVAJO PINS/PENDANTS ONE EAR CUFF
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1980'sall hand made with sterling silver, turquoise roadrunner pendant one inlaid turquoise bird feather pendant with turquoise, pendant with in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to r********a.. for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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TEN CANYON KIDDIES COMICS159 - TEN CANYON KIDDIES COMICS
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1930's-40's various comics of Indian scenes two are framed eight are not originally created by James Swinnerton 8" x 11" Shipping...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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THREE JEMEZ  POTTERY FIGURES160 - THREE JEMEZ POTTERY FIGURES
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1980'shand made and painted all depicting drummers signed B Fragua, AL Tsosie and Maggie largest 2.25" x 5" Shipping for this lot: $1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 45.00 - 90.00
Sold to h*******n for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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HOPI POTTERY JAR161 - HOPI POTTERY JAR
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1960's-70's hand made and painted geometric bird and figure design has minor rubs signed Nylon Nampeyo 14" x 13" Shipping for thi...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to i********h for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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PUEBLO NECKLACE162 - PUEBLO NECKLACE
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1970's two strands of turquoise with carved bird fetishes 34" long Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY) Unless...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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TWO KNIVES163 - TWO KNIVES
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1980's one with hide wrapped antler handle 9.75" long, J Russell & Company with beaded handle and handmade leather sheath 10" long...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to c********r.. for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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TWO NAVAJO POTTERY JARS164 - TWO NAVAJO POTTERY JARS
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1980's hand made and painted polychrome design one geometric with chip on rim 4" x 3" other kachina face design 4" x 2.25" b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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ACOMA POTTERY JAR165 - ACOMA POTTERY JAR
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1980's hand made and painted polychrome geometric and bird design signed L Joe 10" x 9" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UN...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to r********g for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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NAVAJO TEXTILE166 - NAVAJO TEXTILE
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1980's hand woven stair step diamond design attributed to Ella Mae Joe 38" x 19" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED ST...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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NAVAJO TEXTILE167 - NAVAJO TEXTILE
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1970's hand woven four in one style two raised outline pattern 33" x 33" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ON...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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COLLECTION OF ARROWHEADS168 - COLLECTION OF ARROWHEADS
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age unknown all hand chipped various sizes. Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY) Unless noted all items will have some am
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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PUEBLO NECKLACE169 - PUEBLO NECKLACE
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1970-80's hand made jet and shell graduated beads 17" long with shell pendant with chief face with turquoise corral and shell 3" x 4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D********w.. for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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ACOMA POTTERY JAR170 - ACOMA POTTERY JAR
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1950's hand made and painted with geometric design and floral imprinted design around rim has crack 4" x 4" Shipping for this lot: $1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to T********r for (15.00 + 3.00BP) = 18.00
 
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ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING171 - ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
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1980's oil on canvas still life of basket pot, necklace, and rug signed K Brueggemann 19" x 16" Shipping for this lot: $20.00 (CONTIN...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to w*******2 for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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ORIGINAL DRAWING ON PAPER172 - ORIGINAL DRAWING ON PAPER
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1960's hand drawn garden scene with archway signed Helen G Muskgraves 9" x 11" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STAT...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******x for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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TWO WOODEN MASKS173 - TWO WOODEN MASKS
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1970's-80's cow face with painted and carved design 5" x 9", Hand carved and painted Jaguar mask 8" x 8" Shipping for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to D********w.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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PAPAGO LIDDED BASKET174 - PAPAGO LIDDED BASKET
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1980's hand woven willow and devils claw diamond design 8" x 6.5" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY) Un...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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NAVAJO TEXTILE175 - NAVAJO TEXTILE
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1970's Hand woven double saddle blanket with bands and stair step diamond design, is dirty and has minor wear 42" x 33" Shipping for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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NAVAJO TEXTILE176 - NAVAJO TEXTILE
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1970's hand woven banded design with feathers and diamonds, has edge wear 54" x 27" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w*******2 for (35.00 + 7.00BP) = 42.00
 
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ZIA POTTERY JAR177 - ZIA POTTERY JAR
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1960's-70's Hand made four color geometric and bird design Signed Sophie Medina, has restoration on shoulder and minor chips, 9.5" x 8....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********r for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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SAN JUAN POTTERY BOWL178 - SAN JUAN POTTERY BOWL
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1970's hand made and carved fine line geometric pattern signed Dominguita Sisneros has minor chips, 8.5" x 5.75" Shipping for this lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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SHIPIBO POTTERY BOWL179 - SHIPIBO POTTERY BOWL
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1950's hand made and painted geometric design has chip on rim 12" x 6" Shipping for this lot: $15.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY)...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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TWO PUEBLO NECKLACES180 - TWO PUEBLO NECKLACES
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age unknown one pump drilled stone beads 24" long, other has shell beads with two antler pendants 28" long Shipping for this lot: $10.00 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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PUEBLO NECKLACE181 - PUEBLO NECKLACE
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1980's shell beads with hand carved stone leaves and sterling silver tips 24" long pendant 1.25" x 2.25" Shipping for this lot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to w*******2 for (30.00 + 6.00BP) = 36.00
 
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SILVER BIT BUCKLE182 - SILVER BIT BUCKLE
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1970's stamped design of a spade bit in miniature and made as a belt buckle fits 1.5" belt 3.5" x 1.75" Shipping for this lot: $...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to R********d.. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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ZUNI SILVER PIN/PENDANT183 - ZUNI SILVER PIN/PENDANT
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1970's sterling silver channel inlaid shell, spiny oyster, and turquoise 2.25" x 3" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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TWO MARICOPA POTTERY VASES184 - TWO MARICOPA POTTERY VASES
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1970's handmade and painted black on red geometric design one signed Sunn 5" x 5.5" both have rubs and paint loss Shipping for this...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to H*******s for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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HOPI POTTERY SEED JAR185 - HOPI POTTERY SEED JAR
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1970's-80's hand made and painted geometric design on one side other is carved mud head kachina scene signed with frog and tad pole logo and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to r********g for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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NEW MEXICO ANTIQUE LOT186 - NEW MEXICO ANTIQUE LOT
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ten envelopes and pieces of note paper from The Alvarado "A Fred Harvey Hotel" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES O...
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Estimate : 20.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WESTERN AMERICAN SPURS187 - WESTERN AMERICAN SPURS
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1880-1890 Hand made sterling silver with hand stamped floral pattern Don Pedro design, marked with August Buermann hallmark star with AB inside on sha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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ORIGINAL PAINTING188 - ORIGINAL PAINTING
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1970's hand painted acrylic on board of old man signed Rivera 11.5" x 13.5" Shipping for this lot: $15.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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NAVAJO TEXTILE189 - NAVAJO TEXTILE
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1980's hand woven crystal with bands and stair step diamond design 48" x 34" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*****5 for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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NAVAJO TEXTILE190 - NAVAJO TEXTILE
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1970's hand woven three figure yei and corn stalk design 23" x 28" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY) U...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to w*******2 for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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ACOMA POTTERY JAR191 - ACOMA POTTERY JAR
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1960's hand made and painted polychrome geometric design Signed M Chino 7" x 6" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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FIVE SILVER RINGS192 - FIVE SILVER RINGS
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1970's all sterling silver, Navajo inlaid thunderbird, two Zuni mosaic inlaid, one hope inlaid kachina face, and hope shadow bird design signed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to l*******3 for (95.00 + 19.00BP) = 114.00
 
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PUEBLO WATCH BRACELET193 - PUEBLO WATCH BRACELET
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1980's sterling silver with shadow box cornstalk design and turquoise stones Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY) U...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to w*******2 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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THREE PUEBLO NECKLACES194 - THREE PUEBLO NECKLACES
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1960-70's one graduated shell with hand made sterling silver beads 17" long, one graduated shell 20" long, one graduated stone with co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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ACOMA POTTERY JAR195 - ACOMA POTTERY JAR
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1940's hand made and painted four color geometric design has chips, rubs and fade 8.5" x 7" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTA...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to d******r for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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NAVAJO WATERCOLOR196 - NAVAJO WATERCOLOR
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1960-70's hand painted fawn in a field signed Jerry Lee 10.5" x 8" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ONLY) U...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to r********a.. for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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WESTERN OIL PAINTING197 - WESTERN OIL PAINTING
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1900's hand painted oil on canvas landscape scene has minor damage, signed lower left 29" x 19" Shipping for this lot: $30.00 (CONTIN...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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HOPI POTTERY JAR198 - HOPI POTTERY JAR
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1960's hand made and painted geometric design has chips and rubs, 6" x 3.5" Shipping for this lot: $10.00 (CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e********e for (70.00 + 14.00BP) = 84.00
 
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NAVAJO RANGER BUCKLE AND BELT199 - NAVAJO RANGER BUCKLE AND BELT
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1970's sterling silver stamped design buckle 2" x 2.25" with matching guards and tip 1.5" x 1" genuine Teju Lizard belt 1&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D********w.. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS200 - ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS
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1926 Hand painted oil on canvas of woman sitting at a lake signed Louis Lenox has minor damage 14.5" x 17.75" Shipping for this lot: $15....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 and UP
Sold to w*******2 for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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