Indian Art - Best of Santa Fe '15

Auction Details

Our annual two-day summer auction will feature several private collections of American Indian artifacts, art, and related collectibles. We have a large selection of Pueblo and prehistoric pottery, great older and more recent Navajo rugs and weavings, an impressive accumulation of baskets from all the regions, classic old and fantastic newer pieces of Indian jewelry, and many pieces of rare and hard-to-find beadwork. This auction includes a great selection of original art as well, including that of sought-after Native and Western artists, some nice bronzes, plus Eskimo relics, carvings, tradebeads, unusual tribal relics, interesting and hard-to-find antique and Western collectibles, and much, MUCH more. Truly a great assortment! Please join us in Santa Fe this special weekend before Indian Market!
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Dustin L. Lyon (b. 1951)351Dustin L. Lyon (b. 1951)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Large original oil on canvas painting titled "Sunset." Very good condition. 30" x 48" (36-1/4" x 54-1/4"...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Diane O'Leary, Comanche (1935-2013)352Diane O'Leary, Comanche (1935-2013)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Gouache painting titled "Trail of Tears." Most figures she even painted in one sitting. Great condition. 22" x 40...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Austin Deuel  (b.1939)353Austin Deuel (b.1939)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Famous artist's oil on board titled "Reason to be a Cowboy." Very good condition. 24" x 36" (36" x 48...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Ray Swanson (1937-2004)354Ray Swanson (1937-2004)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Beautiful framed oil on board titled "The Spurs," by this well-known artist. Great condition. 11" x 15" (19-1/...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Robert Kennedy Abbett (1926-2015)355Robert Kennedy Abbett (1926-2015)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Framed artist's proof print (#4/30) titled "Hunting with Lab" personally signed. Great condition. 16-1/2" x 21...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Diane O'Leary, Comanche (1935-2013)356Diane O'Leary, Comanche (1935-2013)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Beautiful tempera on artist's board (egg-shaped) titled "Tree of Life," signed "Opeche," which is Diane's I...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Harrison Begay, Navajo (1914 - 2012)357Harrison Begay, Navajo (1914 - 2012)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Famous watercolor titled "The Ceremony," signed "Haskey yah ne yah." Very good condition. 15" x 14" ...
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Jay Evetts358Jay Evetts
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Unknown Circa, Interesting colored pencil on paper titled "Deval." Good condition. 12" x 9" (15" x 12" framed)
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Harrison Begay, Navajo (1914-2012)359Harrison Begay, Navajo (1914-2012)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Beautiful watercolor titled "Ride with Grandmother." Very good condition. 13" x 14-1/2" (20-3/4" x 22-1/2...
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Norman Lewis (1909-1979)360Norman Lewis (1909-1979)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Great hand carved two-sided alabaster sculpture titled "Chiefs and Eagle." Great condition, normal scuffing/smudges. 1...
Estimate : 375.00 - 750.00
Sold to ajjmd for 600.00
Sioux Beaded Moccasins361Sioux Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1900s, Classic old pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded moccasins with traditional geometric designs, pointed tongues, and hard buffalo sol
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Araphao Beaded Moccasins362Araphao Beaded Moccasins
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Fantastic pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded buckskin moccasins with classic geometric designs and buffalo soles. Very good con
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Twin Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins - Anna Nibbs363Twin Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins - Anna Nibbs
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Beautiful matching pair of sinew sewn and lazy stitch beaded hard-soled moccasins labeled "Mrs. Anna Nibbs/Cheyenne." ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Plateau Beaded Armbands364Plateau Beaded Armbands
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Colorful pair of fully beaded ladies' cuffs with classic floral designs and faded red woolen edging. Very good condition. Wider 7&...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to puffer for 192.00
Plateau Beaded Bag365Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Classic rectangular flat bag trimmed and backed with red wool, the front fully beaded in a colorful floral design. Very good condition.
Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
Plateau Beaded Bag366Plateau Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful vintage flat bag with tradecloth trim and fully beaded front with colorful flowers. Very good condition. 13-3/4" x 11-1...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Plains Style Beaded Cuffs367Plains Style Beaded Cuffs
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Striking extra large pair of lazy stitch beaded leggings done in bold colors with traditional geometric forms and calico lining. Excell
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Beaded Tail Bag368Beaded Tail Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Traditional Ute style lazy stitch beaded tail bag with tin cone fringe and draw string top. Very good condition. 12" x 3-1/2"
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Crow Beaded Bag369Crow Beaded Bag
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid/Late 1900s, Colorful two-sided fully beaded "mirror" bag with string wrapped suspensions, long fringe, and matching strap with bifur...
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
Blackfeet Hide Cover370Blackfeet Hide Cover
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Hand painted moosehide cover (of some kind?) the front panel with parfleche designs. Very good, used condition. 12-1/2" x 9"
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Zia Pottery Bowl - Erlinda Pino371Zia Pottery Bowl - Erlinda Pino
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Colorful wide-mouthed olla with bird figures and other traditional figures and symbols. Very good condition, minor handling. 8-1/2&quo...
Estimate : 275.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Hopi Pottery Jar - Helen Naha372Hopi Pottery Jar - Helen Naha
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1970s, Graceful classic polychrome jar/vase with avian tail feather motif. Good condition, a few chips and scrapes. 10-1/2" x 9"
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Oasis52 for 570.00
2 Hopi Pottery Jars - Adelle Nampeyo3732 Hopi Pottery Jars - Adelle Nampeyo
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Pair of beautiful polychrome seed jars with Nampeyo influenced motifs. Very good condition. 2" x 3"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Santo Domingo Pottery Jar - Rafalito Aguilar374Santo Domingo Pottery Jar - Rafalito Aguilar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1980s, Very large and impressive black-on-black storage jar with simple traditional motifs. Very good condition. 14" x 13"
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl - Anna Lovato375Santo Domingo Pottery Bowl - Anna Lovato
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Late 1900s, Classic and sturdy built polychrome dough bowl with traditional exterior design. Very good condition. 6" x 12-3/4"
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Anasazi Pottery Jar376Anasazi Pottery Jar
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Small classic Chaco black-on-white olla with fineline elements in the design. 5" x 4-3/4"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Mimbres Pottery Bowl377Mimbres Pottery Bowl
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Prehistoric, Large and beautiful Mimbres pottery bowl with intricate geometric design. Very good condition, some professional restoration. 5-1/4&qu...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Hopi Pottery Bowl - Garnet Pavatea (1915-1981)378Hopi Pottery Bowl - Garnet Pavatea (1915-1981)
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Classic vintage low-profile bowl with traditional polychrome avian motif on the inside and a red exterior. Very good condition, with a s
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Zuni Fetish Pot379Zuni Fetish Pot
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s , Vintage turquoise covered pottery olla with four hand carved antler fetishes attributed to Teddy Weahkee with medicine bundles. Very goo
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Miniature Pottery Display380Miniature Pottery Display
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Various Ages, Wonderful custom framed display of 26 pieces of Pueblo and other southwestern native pottery, including Acoma, Santa Clara, Santo Domi
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
Panamint Basket381Panamint Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Fine flared bowl with rim ticking and vertical rows of stacked arrow points with a signature yellow band through them. Very good condi
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Washoe Basket382Washoe Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Fine weave flared bowl with repeating fylfot crosses (four winds, whirling log, swastika). Very good condition, sturdy and has some m
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to batab for 270.00
Paiute Basket383Paiute Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Traditional finer weave Mono Lake Paiute bowl with radiating step design. Very good condition. 4-3/8" x 9"
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to loverofbas.. for 390.00
Tlingit Basket384Tlingit Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
, Finer weave miniature rattletop basket with imbricated geometric designs on body, and a colorful swirl on top. Very good condition, great sound!
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to Jerrypstow.. for 300.00
Attu Basketry Covered Bottle385Attu Basketry Covered Bottle
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Unbelievably fine thread-weave glass hip flask with faint Victorian style design bands made from Russian silk. A true museum piece. E
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Tsimshian Basket386Tsimshian Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Exceptional plaited weave basket with square base, round braided rim, and imbricated checkered design band. Very good condition, a rar
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Skokomish Basket387Skokomish Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early/Mid 1900s, Exciting extra large softer weave basketry bowl with angular bands of fine topknot symbols, plus a band of small traditional dog fi
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Washoe Beaded Basket388Washoe Beaded Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1930s, Fine vintage bowl fully covered with butterfly and rose figures done with nice old seed beads. Excellent condition. 3-1/2" x 6&qu...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Washoe Beaded Basket389Washoe Beaded Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Outstanding woven bowl fully covered with traditional geometric figures done with nice old seed beads. Very good condition, great pati
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
Salish Basket390Salish Basket
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Early 1900s, Rare Thompson River polychrome pedestal basket with fully imbricated exterior and with still intact rim loop twists. Very good conditi
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace391Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Superb needlepoint squash blossom necklace with fine matching turquoise stones. Hallmark E. Edaake. 14-1/4"
Estimate : 625.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
Navajo Bolo Tie392Navajo Bolo Tie
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Great sterling ram's head bolo with coral eyes and turquoise mosaic mouth, and sterling tips. 1-1/2" x 1-3/4"
Estimate : 625.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Zuni Necklace393Zuni Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Ca. 1950s, Spectacular petit point and sterling necklace with linked half rounds set with turquoise on circle and dash chain. 10"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to agneta for 840.00
Pueblo Necklace394Pueblo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Beautiful strand of graduated high-grade Seafoam Kingman turquoise nuggets. 10-1/2"
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Zuni Ring395Zuni Ring
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Splendid silver and turquoise channel work Rainbow God ring with some filework accents. Size 6-3/4
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to benandrea for 60.00
Navajo Necklace396Navajo Necklace
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Elegant amber pendant set in sterling leaves and hung on sterling chain. Chain 14" long, pendant 2"
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
Zuni Ring397Zuni Ring
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Delightful needlepoint and petit point turquoise and silver oval shaped ring. Hallmark L.G. Size 6-1/4
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
Zuni Earrings398Zuni Earrings
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Exquisite petit point turquoise and silver dangle earrings, screwback. 1-1/2"
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to princessat.. for 72.00
Zuni Pin/Pendant399Zuni Pin/Pendant
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Outstanding stone-to-stone kachina pin/pendant of jet, turquoise, coral, and shell set in sterling. 3" x 1-5/8"
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Zuni Pin/Pendant400Zuni Pin/Pendant
Allard Auctions, Inc.
Mid 1900s, Classic stone-to-stone inlay thunderbird pin/pendant of turquoise, jet, shell, and spiny oyster set in sterling, with file and rope work.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 170.00