Desert West Auction February 17, 2019

Auction Details


February 2019 auction features an exceptional collection of miniature pottery from most of the active pueblos in New Mexico & Arizona. The size of these miniatures range from one half inch to the largest of one inch. Native American Hopi Artists such as Marcella Kahe, Susie Youvella, & Verla Dweakuku are represented. Acoma artists include Joyce Leno Barreras, Sandra Victorino , Carrie Chino Charlie & Terrance M. Chino Sr. Zia artist Gloria Gachupin is also included. Santa Clara’s Celestina Naranjo & Cresencia Tafoya is among this group of miniature pottery makers. There is work in the miniature world by Santo Domingo Potter Darrin Auilar. Some of these artist have passed & we must not forget the wonderful art that they have left for us to enjoy.
Judy Savarese from Harvest, Alabama formerly from Silver City, New Mexico has come out of retirement & in now back to painting which is about time. We have missed her artwork which always included whimsical animals from dogs, cats,horses & cows always are surrounded by her wonderful colorful flowers. We are so happy she is back, & has sent us several of her materpieces to put on the auction block.
Estate Native American Pottery, Kachinas, Paintings, Jewelry, Folk Art,Baskets, Textiles, Prints,Beadwork, & Selected Unusual Finds from New Mexico Traders & Consignors.
Anasazi Traders of New Mexico “New Textile Rugs” being auctioned to the highest bidder, well below normal selling prices, over the next six months of our third weekend of every month auctions. These Textiles are South American Rugs woven by the Quichua Indians of Ecuador, all are hand dyed and loom woven. Anasazi Traders Collection of Black & White Mimbres Design Decorative Plates. Actual Prehistoric Mimbres Pottery Design recreated on Black & White Decorative Plates. Microwave Oven Safe Mimbres Design Coffee Cups. Your chance to own a little history of the New Mexico Southwest.
Kills Thunder Original Acrylic Paintings, Jewelry & Beadwork. There is a new Magnum PI Series coming up that has several Office & Home Scenes, with some of Kills Thunder Artwork used as Set Design in the upcoming TV series. I have had several calls that they have seen her work.
Antiques & Collectibles including the following: Art, Pottery, Kachinas, Textiles, Folk Art, Baskets, Jewelry, Dolls, & items of interest from “The Land of Enchantment”. Large Santa Domingo Olla by Darrin Aguilar. Large Navajo Storm Pattern Textile Rug in exceptional condition. Also large Navajo Red Five Yei Rug with unusual surrounding Yei head patterns around the dancing Yeis.
Mata Ortiz Pottery signed by the artists that made the pottery, featuring miniature artists Carmen Veloz, Baudel Lopez & Roberto Banuelos. Many have the matching pottery holders, that add to the beauty of the pueblo’s charm.
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1989 Native American Jemez Carved Pottery Jar21791989 Native American Jemez Carved Pottery Jar
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1989 Native American Jemez Carved Pottery Jar by Glendora Daubs, cornstalk hallmark on the bottom, measures 3 3/8''H x 3''D, beautif...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to agedart1 for 60.00
Large Navajo Yei Textile Wool Rug2179ALarge Navajo Yei Textile Wool Rug
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Large Native American Navajo Yei Textile Wool Rug, stunning colors, nice tight weave, 4 cornered tassels intact, measures 59'' x 35''...
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Navajo Alabaster Sculpture by Richard Silver2180Navajo Alabaster Sculpture by Richard Silver
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Native American Navajo Alabaster Sculpture by Richard Silver, measures 4.5''H x 4.5''W x 6.5''Deep and is signed on the bottom
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Early Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Jars2181Early Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Jars
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Early Native American Santo Domingo Pottery Jars, measure 1.5'' x 1.5'', both have drilled holes for hanging, thick walled pieces
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to whoizit for 30.00
2 Silver Charms2181A2 Silver Charms
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2 Silver Charms, includes: 1. Motorcycle Charm/Pendant, measures 1.75''L x .75''W, stamped sterling and hallmarked ROG 2. Silver C...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Native American & Mexican Pottery Miniatures2183Native American & Mexican Pottery Miniatures
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4 Pieces of Native American & Mexican Pottery Miniatures, includes: 1. Isleta Frog Jar by Kimo Decora, measures 1'' x .75'' and...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to eraserdust.. for 20.00
Native American Cherokee Sifter Basket2184Native American Cherokee Sifter Basket
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Native American Cherokee Sifter Basket, measures 10''D x 2''H
Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by H. Mora2185Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar by H. Mora
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Mata Ortiz Pottery Butterfly Jar by H. Mora, measures 5'' x 4.5'' and is signed on the bottom, sgraffito butterflies, lines, and des...
Estimate : 35.00 - 50.00
Sold to AntiqueVil.. for 25.00
Ethnic Turned Wood Urn w/ Bone Inlay2186Ethnic Turned Wood Urn w/ Bone Inlay
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Vintage Ethnic Turned Wood Urn w/ Bone Inlay, lidded, by Boja 1967, measures 6'' X 14''
Estimate : 45.00 - 65.00
Sold to PaulaC27 for 25.00
Original Oil Painting by Savarese2187Original Oil Painting by Savarese
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Original Oil Painting ''Wolf Dreamer'' by Savarese, on canvas measuring 8'' x 10'', great impressionistic style in e...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00