Desert West April 29th, 30th & May 1st

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Desert West Auction is pleased to feature the Estate of Lucille Frazier from Iowa in our April-May Auctions. Museum Quality Native American Pottery, Early Navajo Rugs, Jewelry, Troy Anderson ‘s Bronze “Tachee Cherokee Chief”, and Paintings, all purchased in the 1970s & 80s in New Mexico are featured in this auction.
Lucille was born and raised in Oklahoma where her father owned a store and service station next to the Indian Reservation. Lucille and her husband Chet’s, love of Native American Pottery lured them to New Mexico and Arizona. Her collection grew over the years prior to her moving to Iowa later in her life to be close to her children. We are very pleased that the pottery, art, rugs, jewelry have found their way home. We hope you enjoy the auction, as we have added collectibles and antiques from several estates & gallerias including estate of Native American Jewelry from Deming, New Mexico. Also there is a large collection of Antique Fans & Pienetas (hair combs) from Madrid Spain.
Mata Ortiz Pottery includes: 1960s Casa Grande by Olivia Lopez Quezada, Celia Lopez’s Butterflies, Roberto Buenelos Rabbits, Paty Ortiz’s Eye Dazzlers, and Daniel Gonzales Lizards.
Roseville Pottery, 1800s Hoare’ Crystal, Antique Marbles, Roycroft Art Deco, Persian Rugs, Native American Bronze, Japanese Block Prints, Jim Proctor Enamelware Plates & Tiles, Native American Original Oils & Acrylic Paintings, & Large Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Natural Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace.
Specific Lot Questions: If you have any questions regarding an items, send an email or call with your questions prior to bidding. All inquiries regarding lots for sale must be received 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Please register to bid and logon to ICollector 1 hour before the start time, 10 am MDT.
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Mexican Miniature Collectibles2025 - Mexican Miniature Collectibles
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Mexican Miniature Collectibles, includes Tarahumara Miniature Worry Dolls in Balsa Wood Box and Day of the Dead Figure on Matchbox Stand, largest meas
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 30.00
 
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African Kisii Soapstone Dish and Baskets2027 - African Kisii Soapstone Dish and Baskets
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African Kisii Soapstone Dish and Baskets, dish measures .25'' x 4'' x 4'', and largest basket measures 5.5'' x 4.5&#...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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2 Native American Baskets2028 - 2 Native American Baskets
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2 Native American Baskets, includes Seminole Basket and Cherokee Buttocks Basket, largest measures 7'' x 10'' which includes handle
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Vintage Art Deco Cast Iron Lily Glass Table2029 - Vintage Art Deco Cast Iron Lily Glass Table
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Vintage Art Deco Cast Iron Lily Glass Table, measures 16''H x 20''W, chip in glass on rim, if you would prefer to not have the glass...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Maroon Leather Women's Three Quarter Length Coat2030 - Maroon Leather Women's Three Quarter Length Coat
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Maroon Leather Women's Three Quarter Length Coat, size M-L, has matching belt
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Ceylon Clove Spice Folk Art Flat Basket2031 - Ceylon Clove Spice Folk Art Flat Basket
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Ceylon Clove Spice Folk Art Flat Basket, measures 7''W x 11''L x 1.25''H
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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South American Miniature Collectibles2032 - South American Miniature Collectibles
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South American Miniature Collectibles, largest measures 2''H, includes 2 baskets, 1 wood top, 2 pots, and 3 carved jade figures
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Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Hand Painted Pottery Pitcher by Kills Thunder2033 - Hand Painted Pottery Pitcher by Kills Thunder
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Hand Painted Pottery Pitcher by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 4'' x 11'' x 14''H, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (her le...
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Estimate : 30.00 - 470.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Large Persian Textile Runner MUST BE PICKED UP2034 - Large Persian Textile Runner MUST BE PICKED UP
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Large Persian Textile Runner, measures 145'' x 41'', MUST BE PICKED UP
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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Beautiful Apache Burden Basket, Tin Jingles2035 - Beautiful Apache Burden Basket, Tin Jingles
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Beautiful Native American Apache Burden Basket, Tin Jingles, leather fringe and embellishments, measures 19''L x 10''D, the word CED...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to Tomgreggjr for 66.00
 
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Ancient Peruvian Ceramics Hardback Reference Book2036 - Ancient Peruvian Ceramics Hardback Reference Book
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Ancient Peruvian Ceramics: The Nathan Cummings Collection by Alan R. Sawyer, Hardback Reference Book c. 1966 Metropolitan Museum of Art, comes in orig
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Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Anasazi-Traders Mimbres Ceramic Decorative Plate2037A - Anasazi-Traders Mimbres Ceramic Decorative Plate
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Anasazi-Traders Mimbres Parrot Ceramic Decorative Plate, measures 11''D, made in Ecuador, for decorative use only
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Estimate : 15.00 - 20.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Paty Ortiz2038 - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Paty Ortiz
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Exquisite Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Snake Jar by noted artist Paty Ortiz, measures 8.5''H x 7''D, signed by artist, marbleized c...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 24.00
 
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Proctor Estate Framed Enamelware Art2039 - Proctor Estate Framed Enamelware Art
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From the Proctor Estate in Silver City NM, we have 3 Framed Enamelware Art by Jim Proctor, measure 6.5'' x 6.5''
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Native American Navajo Wool Textile Rug by Yazzie2040 - Native American Navajo Wool Textile Rug by Yazzie
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Native American Navajo Two Gray Hills Wool Textile Rug by Carol Yazzie, measures 14''W x 25''L, stunning colors and pattern, comes w...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Mexican Hidalgo Red on Buff Pottery Jar2041 - Mexican Hidalgo Red on Buff Pottery Jar
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Mexican Hidalgo Red on Buff Pottery Jar, measures 8.5''H x 8''D
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Native American Hide Covered Tom Tom Drum2042 - Native American Hide Covered Tom Tom Drum
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Native American Hide Covered Tom Tom Drum, wood body, measures 11''H x 9''D
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Collection of Sterling Jewelry, Some Native Amer.2043 - Collection of Sterling Jewelry, Some Native Amer.
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Collection of Sterling Jewelry, Some Native American, includes trade bead necklace, bracelet, Navajo Concho Earrings, Navajo Turquoise Ring, Navajo Mo
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 72.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bolo Tie2044 - Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bolo Tie
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Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bolo Tie, slide measures 1.5''L x 1.25''W, sterling tips
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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1960 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff Bracelet2045 - 1960 Navajo Sterling Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
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1960 Native American Navajo Old Pawn Sterling Silver Turquoise Cuff Bracelet, inside measures 6'' which includes opening x .75''W, 5...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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