Indian Art - Best of Santa Fe '14

Auction Details

Scheduled around Santa Fe's annual Indian Market, the "Best of Santa Fe" auction is our premiere buying event of the year. It's two full days of auction activity, with over 1000 lots of hard-to-find Native American beadwork, pottery, jewelry, baskets, rugs, NW Coast items, Eskimo relics, trade beads, katsinas, original art, and more, plus antique, western, and other interesting collectibles in all categories. Held at the famous Scottish Rites Hall near Santa Fe's historic Plaza, this auction is a must-see! Please join us in Santa Fe if you can, or participate as a live online bidder through iCollector. Good luck bidding!
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Donald Vann (20th Century)148Donald Vann (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1994, Signed gouache on paper of a bald eagle titled "Keeping Watch." Very good condition. 5-3/4" x 7-3/4" (15-1/4" x...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to klewis for 120.00
Donald Vann (20th Century)149Donald Vann (20th Century)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1994, Signed original panoramic gouache on paper titled "On the Move." Very good condition. 11-1/4" x 39-3/4" (20-1/2"...
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to klewis for 240.00
Eugene Henry Bischoff (1880-1954)150Eugene Henry Bischoff (1880-1954)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Pair of similar signed original portraits of Navajo Indians, a weaver, and a silversmith both done with pastel crayon. Very good conditio
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Silver Buckle151Silver Buckle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Spectacular sterling buckle with large Royston turquoise cabochon in the center plus two bear claws and nice leaf work. 3-1/4" x 4...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
Navajo Bracelet - Johnny Ringo152Navajo Bracelet - Johnny Ringo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Wide sterling cuff bracelet with five natural Nevada turquoise cabochons and repousse leaf motif. Hallmarked. 5-5/8" + 1-1/8"...
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Hopi Bracelet153Hopi Bracelet
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Striking wide sterling cuff bracelet with celestial design overlay and turquoise and coral chip inlay. Hallmark CJ(?). 5-1/2" + 1-...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Bracelet - E. Neal154Bracelet - E. Neal
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful double band sterling bracelet with floral repousse work and four coral cabochons. Hallmarked. 5-1/4" + 1" x 1-1/2&q...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Zuni Concho Belt - Janette & Dewey Ghahote155Zuni Concho Belt - Janette & Dewey Ghahote
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970, Stunning sterling link concho belt with stone-to-stone inlay work, each concho with a different bird and floral design. Hallmarked. 39&q...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to jpcd for 900.00
Zuni Bolo Tie - Shebala156Zuni Bolo Tie - Shebala
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1969, Incredible channel work "Fancy Dancer" bolo of carved turquoise, jet, mother of pearl, and coral; with turquoise and sterling ...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Santo Domingo Necklace - Frances & Benny Aguilar157Santo Domingo Necklace - Frances & Benny Aguilar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Exceptional five-strand necklace of ultra fine dark shell heshi with sterling cones. Hallmarked FBA. 24"
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Santo Domingo Necklace158Santo Domingo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Fine melon-colored shell heshi necklace with matching turquoise mosaic overlay on the shell pendant. 26" long, pendant 3" x 3...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to Lisaeisner for 120.00
Silver Letter Opener159Silver Letter Opener
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Great stamped sterling letter opener in cross form with a natural green turquoise cabochon. 6" x 2"
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
Eagle Pendant Necklace160Eagle Pendant Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Terrific stamped silver pendant in eagle form with a triangular natural turquoise cabochon set in a sawtooth bezel; on sterling link chai
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Blue Corn161San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Blue Corn
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Beautiful deep carved blackware bowl with traditional Avanyu serpent figure. Very good condition. 2-3/4" x 4-1/2"
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Pablita162Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Pablita
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Small deep carved blackware jar with simple downward pointing arrow motif. Very good condition. 3-1/4" x 4-1/4"
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Stella Chavarria163Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Stella Chavarria
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful deep carved blackware bowl with traditional Avanyu serpent figure. Very good condition. 4" x 7"
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to effulgence for 240.00
San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Maria Poveka164San Ildefonso Pottery Jar - Maria Poveka
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Fine polished blackware pottery seed jar by the master. Very good condition, has some abrasions around the middle. 4-1/4" x 5-1/4...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Madeline Naranjo165Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Madeline Naranjo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful deep carved blackware bowl with traditional Avanyu serpent form. Very good condition. 3-3/8" x 5-3/8"
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to achaiet for 192.00
San Ildfenso Pottery Jar - Isabel (Peña)166San Ildfenso Pottery Jar - Isabel (Peña)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Unique low-profile black-on-black jar with pie crust rim and simple exterior designs. Very good condition, shows use of course. 4-1/2&...
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
San Ildefonso Pottery Dish - Lupita Martinez167San Ildefonso Pottery Dish - Lupita Martinez
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1960s, Beautiful little polished blackware plate/dish. Very good condition. 1-3/4" x 7-3/4"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to achaiet for 132.00
San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Terisita Naranjo168San Ildefonso Pottery Bowl - Terisita Naranjo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic shaped black-on-black pottery jar with traditional motif. Very good condition. 3-3/4" x 4-1/2"
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Santa Clara Pottery Bowl169Santa Clara Pottery Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Unique triangular black-on-black pottery bowl with repeating motif. Very good condition, some scratching on rim. 3-1/4" x 6-1/2&q...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Teresita Naranjo170Santa Clara Pottery Bowl - Teresita Naranjo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic deep carved blackware bowl with her popular Avanyu serpent design. Very good condition. 3-3/4" x 5-1/2"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Cheyenne Beaded Yoke171Cheyenne Beaded Yoke
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Beautiful woman's white buckskin dress yoke with simple bar designs and fringed suspensions with tradebeads and brass bells. Ver...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Plateau Beaded Bag172Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Rare heart shaped buckskin bag, fully beaded on the front with flowers. Very good condition, nice patina, shows use. 12-1/2" x 11...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Plateau Beaded Bag173Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930, Smaller sized two-sided child's bag with floral designs and fully beaded handle. Very good condition. 5-5/8" x 6-3/4" + h...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Sioux Pipe Bag174Sioux Pipe Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900, Outstanding, larger, two-sided sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded pipe bag with geometric motif, quilled suspensions, and long fringe. Ver
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Nez Perce Beaded Yoke175Nez Perce Beaded Yoke
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920, Classic wavy style fully beaded dress top done on cloth with tubular glass beads. Very good condition. 11" + drops x 40"
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Plateau Beaded Bag176Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s, Early buckskin bag with fully beaded front panel containing flowers and leaves. Very good condition. 10" x 19"
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to nativeartl.. for 420.00
Sioux Beaded Pipe Bag177Sioux Beaded Pipe Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Classic design antelope hide pipe bag with sinew sewn and lazy stitch beading, quilled slats, and fringe. Minor repairs and a few dama
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Plateau Beaded Gauntlets178Plateau Beaded Gauntlets
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Extra long pair of men's fancy gloves with colorful floral designs on cuff and backhand. Very good condition, shows very lit...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Plateau Beaded Belt179Plateau Beaded Belt
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Colorful and finely beaded ladies' wide belt with geometric pattern done in flat stitch-style on canvas. Very good condition. 39&q...
Estimate : 325.00 - 650.00
Sold to katedoordan for 216.00
Sioux Beaded Rosette180Sioux Beaded Rosette
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Nice vintage fully beaded round disc for horse regalia or as dancer's bustle center. Very good condition. 5" diam.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving181Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Exceptional finer weave Klagetoh rug with crisp geometric designs. Very good condition. A large rug for this fine of a weave. 73"...
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to jpcd for 1,560.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving182Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful Crystal rug with serrated bands and wavy lines, done with homespun wool. Very good condition. 52" x 33"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving - Elizabeth Curley183Navajo Rug/Weaving - Elizabeth Curley
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Finely woven traditional storm pattern rug. Very good condition. 30" x 46"
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving184Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Outstanding old Klagetoh rug in traditional geometric pattern but with rare feather accents. Very good condition. 44" x 65"
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to mbsnow for 1,440.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving185Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Large and sturdy Klagetoh rug with optical pattern. Very good condition, minor soiling. 41" x 63"
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving186Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Great old Crystal pictorial showing a rare eagle/thunderbird figure with protruding arrows and an intricate geometric border. Very good
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving187Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1940s, Exceptional, large, fine weave Yei figured rug with additional bows and arrows, each figure with a different pattern kilt. In remarkably
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,500.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving188Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Fantastic finer weave earth tone storm pattern rug with many feathers in the traditional design. Very good condition. 48" x 79&qu...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving189Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Small squarish Germantown saddle blanket with finely outlined serrated design. Very good condition with a few thinning areas and minor
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
Navajo Rug/Weaving190Navajo Rug/Weaving
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Sturdy homespun Crystal rug with serrated diamonds. Very good condition. 51" x 36"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to ojocal for 240.00
2 Acoma Pottery Pieces1912 Acoma Pottery Pieces
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1920s-1930s, Pair of traditional polychrome Acoma pottery pieces, including a jar and a dish, both unsigned. Good condition, no chipping but sh
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to ojocal for 144.00
Isleta Pottery Jar - Dian Wade192Isleta Pottery Jar - Dian Wade
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Interesting handmade and sculpted pottery jar with a brown bear figure. Very good condition. 12" x 6-1/2"
Estimate : 225.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
Zia Pottery Canteen - Ruby Panana193Zia Pottery Canteen - Ruby Panana
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Traditional style polychrome pottery canteen with avian figures. Good condition. 6-1/2" x 6-1/2"
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Chris Martinez194Santa Clara Pottery Jar - Chris Martinez
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1990s, Large deep incised blackware pottery olla. Great condition. 9" x 8-1/2"
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Prehistoric Pottery Jar195Prehistoric Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Fantastic redware utilitarian pottery jar made of micaceous clay. Good condition, has rim chip. Ex. Dr. Joseph Graves Collection. 6-1
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to suekesey for 108.00
Prehistoric Pottery Jar196Prehistoric Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Old corrugated pottery cooking olla. Shows use, but has no cracks. Ex. Dr. Joseph Graves Collection. 6" x 7"
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Prehistoric Pottery Jar197Prehistoric Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Old plainware hanging pottery olla with kill hole. Good condition. Ex. Dr. Joseph Graves Collection. 5" x 6"
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 100.00