Desert West Auction Jan. 29th, 30th & 31st

Auction Details

Desert West is pleased to be presenting items from the living estate of Tim & Joan Donovan. Joan & Tim were extensive world travelers & collected numerous unusual items & various works of Art. They are down-sizing and we are happy to present several items from the Islands, Africa, & Papua New Guinea.

Also included in our Jan. 2016 auction are various Native American Rugs, Art, Jewelry, Kachinas, Baskets, Folk Art, Fetishes & Pueblo and Prehistoric Pottery.

Museum Quality Mata Ortiz Pottery some by Luis Ortiz, Briana & Gaby V. S. & Daniel Gonzales. Mexican Southwestern Rugs, Oaxacan Alebrijes, Pottery & Jewelry.

Original Acrylic Paintings and Beadwork by Kathy Kills Thunder.

Estate Antiques & Collectibles.
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 Mata Ortiz Green on Black Jar by S. Reyes2090A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Green on Black Jar by S. Reyes
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Green on Black Jar by Socorro Reyes, measures 7''H x 6''D, four cornered spout and body, beautiful jar!
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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9 Native American Single Earrings Plus 4 Pairs2091 - 9 Native American Single Earrings Plus 4 Pairs
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9 Native American Single Earrings Plus 4 Pairs, longest measures 1.25''L, includes Navajo, Zuni, and Santo Domingo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug2092 - Native American Navajo Textile Rug
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Native American Navajo Textile Rug, measures 18'' x 24'', four cornered tassels intact
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to mattbn2012 for 42.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Earrings by J.B. Platero2093 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Earrings by J.B. Platero
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Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise & Lapis Earrings by J.B. Platero, measures 1.75''L, hallmarked and stamped ster...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to klewis for 48.00
 
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Native American Pendant on Sterling Neckwire2094 - Native American Pendant on Sterling Neckwire
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Native American Pendant on Sterling Neckwire, pendant measures 1''D, stamped sterling and hallmarked TSM, FYI: The Silver Mesa Southwestern ...
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Estimate : 35.00 - 45.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Pink Art Glass Ruffled Edge Vase2095 - Pink Art Glass Ruffled Edge Vase
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Pink Art Glass Ruffled Edge Vase, measures 10''H x 6''D, hand blown
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar, Signed2095A - Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar, Signed
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Seed Jar, Signed by artists Jose L. Loya and Ana Pena, measures 4.75''H x 6'D, beautifully painted, slight...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bear Jar by Lupe Soto2095B - Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bear Jar by Lupe Soto
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Mexican Mata Ortiz Sgraffito Bear Jar by Lupe Soto, signed by artist and measures 8''H x 5.25''D, flared rim, truly a work of art!
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 72.00
 
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Large Mexican Friendship Basketry Tray2096 - Large Mexican Friendship Basketry Tray
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Large Mexican Friendship Basketry Tray, measures 19.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rings2097 - 3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rings
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3 Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Rings, range in size from 3''D to 3.5''D
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 54.00
 
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