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Original Oil Painting by Jimmy Abeita

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Original Oil Painting by Jimmy Abeita
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Up for consideration is an original, highly detailed oil painting by Jimmy Abeita. This painting features a Native American man creating a sand painting. Jimmy Abeita was born in Crownpoint, NM, he grew up drawing on paper bags and scratching images on sandstone while he was tending his family's sheep. As a young man he moved to Gallup and Abeita was working as a draftsman. His boss recognized Jimmy's talent and helped him get a scholarship at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. The rest is history, Abeita went on to become one of the most famous and talented Native painters of modern times. Maker: Jimmy Abeita. Approx. Age: Vintage. Size: 36-1/2 inches wide X 30-1/2 inches tall overall. Condition: Fair for its age, normal wear expected and it does look like it has some paint splatters on it, like someone was painting the house and it splattered. Please look closely at the pictures - they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $15 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now without waiting for the auction to end (this option is only available up to 48 hours before the auction starts to close), the “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot. If you would like to end the auction early and pay the high estimate (plus applicable fees), please contact us by phone or email and reference this lot number.