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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1494Hand Beaded Wood Box by Kathy Kills ThunderDesert West Auction
Hand Beaded Wood Box by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 4'' x 6'' x 8'', Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (her legal name) w...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 30.00
1495Hand Beaded Metal Vase by Kathy Kills ThunderDesert West Auction
Hand Beaded Metal Vase by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 6'' x 9'', Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (her legal name) was born in 1...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to pebblesnpi.. for 48.00
1496Pair of Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Buffaloes, SignedDesert West Auction
Pair of Mexican Oaxacan Alebrije Buffaloes, measure 3'' x 5'', the blue one is by Angel R. R., and the green one is by Isaac Fabian,...
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1497Collection of Semi Precious JewelryDesert West Auction
Collection of Semi Precious Gemstone Necklaces & Pendants, includes malachite, garnet, agate, hematite, and turquoise
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1499Large Fishing Lure Wall HangingDesert West Auction
Large Fishing Lure Wall Hanging, measures 9''H x 15''L
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1500Mexican Folk Art CollectiblesDesert West Auction
Mexican Folk Art Collectibles, includes tin candle holder, sea serpent (22''L), and painted lidded wood box
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1501Antique Hand Colored Bird LithographDesert West Auction
Antique Hand Colored Bird Lithograph, ''Cape Turtle'', framed and under glass, measures 8'' x 10.75''
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
1502Pair of Antique Botanical Prints by Isaac SpragueDesert West Auction
Pair of Antique Botanical Prints by Isaac Sprague, #1 Water Lily Plate XXXVIII and #2 White Bay Plate XLVII, framed and under glass, Isaac Sprague (18
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1507Northwest Coast Carved Soapstone SealDesert West Auction
Native American Northwest Coast Carved Soapstone Seal, measures 2''H x 5.5''L
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1508Wood Mask Hand Painted by Kathy Kills ThunderDesert West Auction
Wood Mask Hand Painted by Kathy Kills Thunder, measures 19''W x 9.25''W, Artist Bio: Kathleen Kills Thunder (her legal name) was bor...
Estimate : 30.00 - 40.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1512Pair of Antique Botanical Prints by Isaac SpragueDesert West Auction
Pair of Antique Botanical Prints by Isaac Sprague, #1 Wild Clematis Plate XII and #2 Arrow Head, framed and under glass, Isaac Sprague (1811-1895)
Estimate : 30.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1513Wooden Flat Owl KachinaDesert West Auction
Wooden Flat Owl Kachina, measures 15''L x 11.25''W, hand painted
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1513ACollection of 3 Beaded Stone NecklacesDesert West Auction
Collection of 3 Beaded Stone Necklaces, #1 Kingman Turquoise Nugget & Silver Bead Necklace measures 24''L hook and eye clasp #2 Turquoi...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to uglyotter for 36.00
1515Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Luis OrtizDesert West Auction
Mexican Mata Ortiz Eye Dazzler Jar by Luis Ortiz, signed by artist and measures 13.5''H x 9''D, stylized feather designs under flare...
Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
15165 Hand Woven Mexican TextilesDesert West Auction
5 Hand Woven Mexican Textiles, longest measures 62''L
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
1517Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by E. TenaDesert West Auction
Mexican Mata Ortiz Polychrome Jar by Esperanza Tena, measures 6''H x 5''D, highly textured, pulled spout and flared rim, signed by a...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1521Antique Argentinian Brass Bridle and ReinsDesert West Auction
Antique Argentinian Brass Bridle and Reins, crown to bit measures 25"L and reins measure 32"L, embellished with brass lion head medallions
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
1522Antique Pressed Glass Salt CellarsDesert West Auction
Antique Pressed Glass Salt Cellars, largest measures 1'' x 1'' x 2''
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
15251989 Retablo by Fr. Campion Kluczynski 1932-2008Desert West Auction
January 1989 Wood Retablo ''Immaculate Conception'' by Fr. Campion Kluczynski, OFM (1932-2008)., measures 2'' x 11''...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to vqewumqktrxd for 36.00
1527Asian Trade NecklaceDesert West Auction
Asian Trade Necklace, measures 16'' end to end x 2''W
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1529Santo Domingo Heishi Turquoise Coral NecklaceDesert West Auction
Native American Santo Domingo Heishi Turquoise Nugget and Coral Necklace, measures 30'' end to end, sterling accent beads and cones
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
1530Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God BraceletDesert West Auction
Native American Zuni Silver Inlay Sun God Bracelet, inside measures 6.75'' which includes the opening x 2.75''W, inlay includes cora...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
1533Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Fish JarDesert West Auction
Mexican Mata Ortiz Black on Black Fish Jar, measures 9.5''D x 9.5''H, highly textured, eye dazzler designs, flared rim, gun metal fi...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to cfdcwcdydfps for 72.00
1536Santa Clara Pottery Rabbit by Anita SuazoDesert West Auction
Native American Santa Clara Pottery Rabbit by Anita Sisneros, measures 1'' x 2'' x 3'', signed by artist (Anita S.), FYI: An...
Estimate : 25.00 - 30.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
1537Estate Prehistoric Cave Artifacts and FindingsDesert West Auction
From the Joe Offutt Estate in Deming NM, we have some Prehistoric Native American Cave Artifacts and Findings in wood display case, case measures 18...
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
15381970 Navajo Silver Kingman Turquoise BuckleDesert West Auction
1970 Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Kingman Turquoise Buckle, 14 cabochons, hallmarked M, measures 3.75''L x 3''W, 90.9g in ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 150.00