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High-End Art Exceeds Expectations In Locati’s Online Sale A Japanese Mixed Metal Plaque Brings $55,000
FRIDAY JUNE 29, 2018 • VOL. 49, NO. 26
“Navajo Weavings: Tradition And Trade” Unique Exhibit Of Southwestern American Art On View At Art Museums Of Colonial Williamsburg For generations, anonymous Navajo women working on hand looms created brilliantly colored, boldly designed pictorial blankets and rugs as was their longstanding cultural and artistic tradition. They adapted and modified their weavings from the world around them and created an art form The pictorial man’s wearing blanket, chief’s blanket, the Navajo that is uniquely Nation, 1855-65, is made of native handspun wool, bayeta and theirs and provides natural dye, the Lucke collection, T073-2017, 4. insight into the Navajo culture at the turn of the 19th century. On Saturday, July 14, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, one of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, opens “Navajo Weavings: Tradition and Trade,” an exceptional opportunity to view 26 examples of these colorful and symbolic items on loan from the collection of American folk art enthusiasts Pat and Rex Lucke. The exhibition is scheduled to remain on view until May 31, 2020. Through the woven motifs of these textiles, museum visitors can learn what was important to the makers among the Diné (the term the Navajo use to refer to themselves meaning “the People”) and gain a This pictorial weaving, from the Navajo sense of their aspirations. Nation, 1880-85, is made of native hand“As Colonial Williamsburg conspun wool and natural and commercial dyes, tinuously strives to illustrate the Lucke collection, T073-2017, 6.
This pictorial weaving from the Navajo Nation, ca. 1930, is from native handspun wool and commercial dyes, the Lucke collection, T073-2017, 19.
America’s enduring history, it is especially significant to be able to share with our visitors this extraordinary collection of American Indian textiles,” said Mitchell B. Reiss, president and CEO of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. “The motifs in these weavings will offer our guests important awareness of this vibrant culture through their artistic traditions.” “The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg strive to present exhibitions that address the broad range of American culture,” said Ronald L. Hurst, the foundation’s Carlisle H. Humelsine chief curator and vice president for collections, conservation and museums. “We are particularly pleased to share this important body of Navajo weavings from the Southwest with our audiences and are grateful to
Locati’s May sale was comprised of nearly 500 lots, which included a wide range of material from high end fine art to rare Chinese porcelain. The online only sale proved that the market responds to fresh-to-the-market antiques and fine art. “This is exactly the type of sale we love, interesting objects in many categories, including Americana and Continental antiques,” said A Japanese mixed metal plaque realized $55,000. Michael Locati, co-owner of Japanese mixed metal plaque that Locati LLC. Among the highlights was a sold for $55,000. “The Japanese mixed metal plaque was a huge surprise for us,” said Locati. “This shows that the international market is paying attention to our monthly sales.” Other highlights included an American War of 1812 military sabre sword which realized $6,750; an Antonio Martino (American 1902-88) oil-on-canvas, which realized $9,750; and a Paul Henry (Ireland 1876-1958) oil-on-board, which sold This Paul Henry (1876-1958) oil-on-board painting sold for a strong $37,000. for $37,000. Continued on page 2
Art And Pottery Discovered In Barn Studio
AAN Current News Luce Foundation Awards Palmer Museum Of Art Largest Foundation Grant In The Museum’s History on page 4
Ocean City Historical Museum To Hold Sixth Annual Antiques And Collectibles Fair on page 4
Myra Kyle Estate To Be Sold By Hartzell’s In Cresco, Pa., On June 30 On Saturday, June 30, beginning at 10 a.m., Hartzell’s Auction Gallery Inc. will sell the estate of local artist Myra Kyle of Cresco, Pa. The on-site auction includes a wide variety of 19th and 20th century artwork, pottery, furniture, decorative arts, books, and art supplies’ Kyle’s barn studio produced a trove of never-before-offered works from the 1950s and ’60s. The artwork includes oils, watercolors, sketches, mixed media and sculpture. Notable are abstracts and portraits by Kyle and her sisterin-law, Iris P. Sukoneck (Pat Steir). Also found were metal works and drawings by Kyle’s brother, Merle
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Winterthur And Longwood Gardens To Offer A Joint, Discounted Admission Ticket on page 6
Steir. Shelves of art pottery, pottery making equipment and other interesting items were in the studio. In addition to the 200-plus lots of artwork, there are many other noteworthy items, including a Steinway & Sons Model “O” baby grand piano, a Gustav Stickley bookcase, a Dutch cupboard, Meissen dinnerware, sterling silver, gold and silver jewelry, Dunbar tables, a George Ohr mug, a Higby Art pottery bowl, photo album with Abraham Lincoln, and much more. A preview will be held on Friday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1175 Bush Road, Cresco, Pa. Internet bidding will be facilitated by Liveauctioneers.com. Bidders who wish to participate online are encouraged to register 24 hours Continued on page 6
Hurley Auctions Celebrates 25 Years In Business on page 15
In This Issue SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 8 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 8
FEATURED RESULTS: Weiss Auctions - May 17 in Lynbrook, New York - Page 12
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . . on page 9 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 15