Mountains, Plains, and Pueblos | February 18, 2025 by Brunk Auctions

Mountains, Plains, and Pueblos

Black Forest Carved Stag Mantel Clock

German, 19th century, black painted and gilt dial with Roman numerals set in elaborately carved naturalistic tree stump case, decorated with recumbent doe and fawn, surmounted by stag, open back displaying works, 37 x 22-1/2 x 12-1/2 in., with pendulum, not tested for functionality, some rubbing and loss to surface, breaks and losses to antlers of stag (one part of one antler retained), likely lacking back panel, some cracks to dial, loss to gilt, cracks to base on front side, some small chips and losses to carved decoration throughout, surface dust and accretion

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Black Forest Carved Over Mantel Clock German, early 20th century, round tin enameled clock face with Roman numeral counters, glass door, intricately carved with cornucopia with fruit, scrolling oak leaf branches with acorns, surmounted with a wild boar head, 24 x 58 x 6 in., dark rich patina, restoration to upper left leaf section, missing clock movement, missing door on reverse, quite possibly an element for a larger object, some rubbing of patina in high relief areas

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Black Forest Carved Burlwood and Part Ebonized and Decorated Center Table Swiss or German, late 19th century, the circular top finely decorated with stags and hunt scenes centering a large panel depicting an eagle attacking a hunter, burlwood and ebonized details, over a carved skirt and carved tripod base with scrolled feet on casters, 31-1/2 x 36 x 35 in., very good condition, minor breaks and repairs to carved skirt, other minor surface flaws

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Fine Black Forest Style Bear Carved and Antler Mounted Mirror, the back inscribed “Created for Chuck and Chyrl Weber by Jerry Farrell, 2009, Sydney Center, NY”, the crest with finely carved wood bear mask, the beveled mirror plate with burlwood root and antler mounted surround, 46 x 27 x 9 in., very good condition

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Rustic Adirondack Style Branch Form Console Table modern, label for “Elegantly Twisted Rustic Furniture, R.E. Holden, no. 127, Date 2013”, decorated butterfly form top with figured birch and branch appliques, branch form base, 32 x 62 x 23-1/2 in., very good condition overall, tape residue at base of pedestal, other minor surface flaws

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Rustic Adirondack Style Birch Branch and Antler Mounted Console Table modern, drawer with metal tag for “George Jaques, Keene, New York, 1341”, with dark stained tiger maple top over three drawers, moose antler mounts with birch tree stump form base, lighted at underside, 35-1/2 x 63 x 22-3/4 in., minor warping cracks and scratches to top, some peeling and distress to birch bark, other minor flaws

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Rustic Adirondack Style Birch Bark and Antler Decorated Console Table modern, with label at back for “Elegantly Twisted Rustic Furniture, R.E. Holden, no. 116, date 2010”, highly figured maple, top three central drawers, flanked by cabinet doors with shelved interiors, 36 x 74 x 27 in., excellent condition, minor finish distress to top, other scattered surface flaws largely as made

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Pair of Leather and Faux Cow Hide Upholstered Swiveling Club Chairs, probably custom, 21st century, each in orange/leather with faux cowhide backs, brass tacking, leather fringe skirt, striped upholstered backs, 34-1/2 x 31-1/2 x 34 in., very good condition, light wear and cracking to seat upholstery, distress to faux cow hide (likely as made), other light wear from use

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Large Custom Rustic Walnut Live Edge Dining Table modern, dramatic form with heavy live edge walnut top, rustic stump supports, removable inlaid lightwood center leaf with carved and inset walnut surface, live edge and twig decorated skirt, 30-1/2 x 61 x 160 in., Top with light surface wear, wax residue at center, leaf with some finish losses, minor warping to top and one support

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

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James Thomson Rustic Style Tree Form Table Lamp

American, 21st century, signed and dated “JB Thomson 09”, naturalistic form base and body with rocks, drilled, wired, and mounted with brass fittings, antler handled beaded pull, harp with antler finial, 37-1/2 x 19 x 16 in. with harp; birch bark lined shade sewn onto metal frame, 12-1/4 x 18-1/8 x 18-1/8 in., not tested for functionality, surface dust and accretion, some loss to felt lining at base, chip to top point of antler finial; shade with some small cracks to bark, one panel with notable split near top

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Rustic Burl and Root Form Floor Lamp, Together with a Side Table made by Elegantly Twisted, modern in the rustic Adirondack style, the lamp composed of twisting branches on a burlwood and root form base, 68 in.; with a related rustic table with figured light wood, naturalistic top on a stump form base, underside with label for Elegantly Twisted, 30 x 25 x 23-1/2 in., both are in good condition; the table with small break at tip of one foot

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Rustic Adirondack Style Birch Bark and Burl Wood Lamp Table

modern, tree form, with burl wood shelf and birchbark shade with antler finial, the stump form base mounted with river stones, 67 x 28 x 22-1/2 in., excellent condition, shelf with minor warping and light wear

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $500 - $700

Rustic Adirondack Style Birch Branch and Figured Maple Lamp Table, modern, composed of birch branches and stump with polished figured maple shelf and birchbark lampshade, 77-1/2 x 271/2 x 17 in., minor peeling and distress to birchbark, otherwise good condition, one twig element detached but present

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $500 - $700

Rustic Adirondack Style Birch Bark and Figured Maple Mirrored Hall Bench modern, branch construction with beveled oval mirror, leather back and seat, hinged seat opening to an open interior, 87 x 59-1/2 x 25 in., excellent condition, minor peeling to birch bark and other scattered minor flaws

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Rustic Style Moose Antler Table Lamp

American, 20th century, antler form body, drilled, wired, and mounted with brass fittings, with deer antler finial, approximately 38-1/4 x 28-1/2 x 18 in.; leather shade sewn on black painted metal frame, 11-1/4 x 24-1/4 x 24-1/4 in., not tested for functionality, some surface dirt and accretion, applied (?) antler support; leather shade with some indentations and slight fraying to leather, some loose and picked sewing threads, variations to leather used, glue residue at interior

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $300 - $500

Set of Four Very Large Rustic Adirondack Moose Antler and Bronze Armchairs, modern, each large impressive form composed of moose and elk antlers, the crests mounted with bronze standing bears, orange upholstered seat cushions, approximately 54 x 46 x 38 in., surface wear and evidence of weathering, forms are very heavy and some elements are loose, some areas with later nails and screws, some bending at attachments of standing bears (one off but present), losses at some antler tips, one moose antler off but present

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Rustic Adirondack Style Birch and Figured Maple Console Table

modern, figured maple top, moose antler appliques, 31-1/2 x 72 x 22 in., very good condition with only minor surface distress

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Rustic Adirondack Style Birchwood Over Mantle Mirror

modern, composed of rustic birchwood branches centering a rectangular beveled mirror, 26-1/2 x 55 in., good condition

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $300 - $500

Standard Talking Machine Co. Model L Victrola Chicago, early 20th century, tiered wooden case with carved decoration and placard reading “Standard Talking Machine Co./Model L/200 Monroe St. Chicago U.S.A”, felted turntable, black painted articulating metal needle arm and large red tole painted floriform horn, approximately 27-1/2 x 25-1/2 x 17 in., with winder key, minor bumps and abrasions to wood case, tattering and fraying to felted turntable, some spotting and discoloration to metal, minor rust spotting, horn with scattered scratching and loss to painted surface, surface dirt and accretion, not tested for functionality

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Southern Persian Hand Knotted Runner

mid to late 20th century, three central diamond shaped medallions with serrated edges and arrow points, blue field, birds and quadrupeds, wool foundation, 17 ft. 2 in. x 3 ft. 1 in., wear consistent with age and use, minimal wear to selvage

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Caucasian Runner

mid 20th century, wool foundation, blue field with repeating diamond shaped medallions, 12 ft. 4 in. x 3 ft. 10 in., shortened at one end, wear to selvage, loss to ends

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $500 - $700

Kazak Rug

early 19th century, blue field with three stepped medallions, ivory border with leaf and wine glass border, 5 ft. 3 ft. x 4 ft. 8 in., loss to both ends, wear to selvage, restorations, soiling, running of colors

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $500 - $700

Southern Persian Hand Knotted Runner

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Juana Leno Acoma Pot

(Acoma Pueblo, 1917-2000), signed on base “Leno Acoma, NM”, with red glazed corrugated rim and black and white star motif geometric decoration, 7-3/4 x 8-1/2 in., some overall handling wear, light wear to red glaze at rim, possibly thin as made, possibly thin from handling, no visible chips, cracks or breaks

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $600 - $800

Santo Domingo Olla

late 19th/early 20th century, red glazed concave base, black geometric decoration, 11-1/2 x 10-1/2 in., good condition overall, no apparent chips or cracks, area of wear to cream glaze at widest part, handling wear commensurate with age and use, some paint accretion near base

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Santo Domingo Vase and Acoma Miniature

20th century, the vase with wide red rim and traditional geometric decoration, 9-3/4 x 7-1/2 in.; the Acoma miniature olla with traditional geometric decoration, unsigned, 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 in., the vase with overall handling wear, no apparent cracks or breaks; the miniature with crackle to white slip, overall handling wear

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $400 - $600

Santa Clara and Mata Ortiz Pueblo Pots

Two Pots, both 20th century, including a carved redware signed Terecita Naranjo (Santa Clara, 1919-1999), 2-1/2 x 5-1/2 in.; together with a small unsigned black ware pot, probably Mata Ortiz, 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., the first with significant rubbing, wear, and some crackle to exterior, overall grime consistent with age and use; the second with overall handling wear and abrasions, consistent with use, chip to glaze on interior of rim, uneven base as made

Provenance: Private Tennessee Collection

Estimate: $400 - $600

Early Monumental Zia Dough Bowl

late 19th century, traditional geometric design band over wide lower red band, black rim, 101/2 x 18-1/4 in., attractive overall patina, wear, and abrasions commensurate with age and use, approximately 1-1/2 in. wide chip at rim ending in a 5-1/2 in. long crack, smaller surface chips along rim, firing clouds

Provenance: Morningstar Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico, c. 1970s; Private Collection, Greenville, South Carolina

Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000

A smaller Zia Dough Bowl with virtually identical geometric decoration can be seen in the collection of the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth, New Hampshire, collection number 2020.29.

Acoma Polychrome Olla

early 20th century, the four color olla, wide shouldered olla with traditional geometric decoration, red band, 10-3/4 x 9-1/4 in., overall handling wear and grime commensurate with age and use, evidence of restoration in at least two places on the body, small surface chips at rim, firing cloud

Provenance: Private Collection, New York

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Kewa Polychrome Dough Bowl

Santo Domingo, circa 1920-30, the shallow polychrome bowl with traditional geometric decoration, red band, 4-1/4 x 12-1/2 in., approximately 2-1/2 inch long crack at rim, assorted small chips to black glaze, overall wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Pueblo Pottery Wall Pocket and Bowl 20th century, the wall pocket possibly Zia, traditional polychrome decoration, unmarked, 3-3/4 x 4 in.; the redware bowl with white glaze and red linear pattern, unknown origin, 3 x 6-1/2 in., The wall pocket with crackle to glaze, wear at corners and edges; the bowl with firing clouds, wear and abrasions

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $200 - $400

Large Maricopa Olla

late 19th century, red ware with rounded bottom, 16-1/2 x 13 in., old repaired crack on bottom of vessel, acquisition/collection number visible in same place, overall handling wear commensurate with age and use, firing clouds

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Crow Painted Parfleche Envelope

late 19th/early 20th century, the hide envelope with traditional geometric decoration on the front flaps, rawhide ties, 27 x 12-1/2 in., envelope in good overall condition, vivid color, overall scattered spots of staining, hide sturdy and strong, one tiny tear at one edge

Provenance: Colorado Private Collection; Salveson Collection, Ohio

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Plateau Painted Parfleche Envelope

late 19th/early 20th century, possibly Nez Perce, the hide envelope with traditional geometric decoration on the front flaps, rawhide ties, 27 x 11-3/4 in., very good overall condition, vivid color, the expected overall handling wear commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Colorado Private Collection; Salveson Collection, Ohio

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Shoshone Painted Parfleche Envelope late 19th century, folded rawhide with the traditional geometric decoration on front flaps, two ties inside, one tie on the outer flaps, 23-1/2 x 12 in., vivid color, hide strong and supple, small areas of staining and the expected overall wear

Provenance: Ray Dewey, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Pierre Bovis, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Art Blackburn; Private Collection

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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37 Nez Perce Painted Parfleche Envelope

late19th/early 20th century, the hide envelope with traditional geometric decoration on the front flaps, rawhide ties, 27 x 12 in., hide strong and sturdy, staining, and handling wear commensurate with age and use, one round hole on front flap

Provenance: Colorado Private Collection; Salveson Collection, Ohio

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Lakota Ledger Drawing

Mounted Warrior with War Paint and a Shield, circa 1885, Lakota, page 57 from The Amidon Ledger Book, pencil and colored pencil on ledger paper, 8-1/4 x 13-1/2 in.; dark wood frame, 17 x 22 in., float mounted on backing board, small stain at upper left corner, slight crease at lower right corner, other minor staining around edges and at upper left and lower right corners; frame with wear at corners

Provenance: Malcolm Grimmer, LLC., Antique American Indian Art, Santa Fe, NM (label verso)

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

The Amidon Ledger Book was found in Amidon, North Dakota, in a storage box at the Slope County Courthouse. The principal artist was Jaw, who was also known as His Fight. a Hunkpapa Lakota.

38 Plains Style Buffalo Tooth Necklace

25 teeth separated by trade beads, strung on rawhide, approximately 29 in., one tooth with chip, tooth fragment present, all beads and teeth with wear and patina, in glass front display box

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

39 Plains Beaded Moccasins with Flags and Eagles, early 20th century, fully beaded, sinew sewn, with American Flags, eagles and stars, hide ties at vamp, 11-3/4 in., very good overall condition, two very tiny areas of apparent bead loss, wear commensurate with age and some use on hard leather soles

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Two Hopi Katsinam

the first possibly mid-20th century, polychrome cottonwood, integral eyes and horns, attached rattle, 11-1/4 in.; the second, probably later, inscribed on the bottom of one foot “Polley”, with applied hair, cloth and hide costume, applied ears, possibly applied arms and legs, 12-1/4 in., the first in good overall condition, handling wear, small loss at top of head; the second with apparent repair to one arm, handling wear, wear to clothing

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Two Plateau Twined Corn Husk Bags

20th century, each with the traditional geometric decoration on both sides, 17-1/2 x 15 in.; 20 x 13-1/2 in., very good overall condition, vivid color, no apparent losses or breaks

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $700 - $900

42 Plains Hair Pipe Breast Plate

late 19th/early 20th century, 38 rows of hide strung hair pipe with red and blue glass and brass trade beads, on four strips of commercial leather, with two horse hair brush ornaments, one shell rosette with trade cloth streamers, assorted hide strung trade beads, 16 x 11-1/2 in. not including fringe or drops, good condition overall, no broken or missing hair pipe or beads, shell rosette with one hide thing without beads, possibly missing them, the expected overall handling wear commensurate with age

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

44 Native American Arrowhead Collection

34 pieces, age and origin unknown, arrowheads of various styles and sizes, some with serrated edges, framed, 9-3/4 x 20-3/4 in., good overall with expected wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Three Navajo Dolls and a Kachina

Two Female and one Male Navajo cloth bodied dolls, first half 20th century, in traditional clothing and jewelry, one bears handwritten label “...made by Lottie Yazza in Albuquerque, NM 1939”, all approximately 13-1/2 in.; together with a 20th century Hemis Kachina, signed on base “E. Jimmie”, carved polychrome cottonwood, with removable tableta, 14 in., the three cloth dolls with some overall handling wear, two with modern metal stands; the kachina with minimal handling wear

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $300 - $500

Inuit Carved Harpoon Points and Other Tools, nine pieces, majority hand carved points of elongated form, with central fastening hole, framed, 6 x 9 in., good overall with expected wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $300 - $500

Tom D. Hunt Monumental Kwakiutl Carving (Kwakwaka’wakw, born 1964), 1992, carved polychrome cedar depicting Yagis (sea monster), comprised of five interlocking pieces, signed and dated in pencil inside of the various pieces, with shredded cedar and copper embellishments, moveable mouth, 123 x 27 in., good overall condition, vivid colors, some wear on face, especially nose and some higher points

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

Three Inuit Animal Carvings

20th century, the largest carved soapstone, by Silasie Qugisiru, with Canadian Inuit Artist Certification label on base, dated 1978, 6-1/2 x 9-1/4 x 9 in.; the next a carved stone fish, unlabeled, 5-1/2 x 11 x 2-1/2 in.; the next a carved walrus, likely Boma, carved resin with applied tusks, possibly of painted lead, 2 x 4 x 2-1/2 in., all with overall handling wear and surface patination, the Qugisiru with some small flea bites/abrasions; the fish also with old chips to tail and fins; the walrus with paint loss on tusks

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Sand Painting Memory Aid

49 Loren Pahsetopah Cheyenne Warrior (Osage/Cherokee, born 1934)

Old Cheyenne Warrior, 1962, signed and dated lower right “Loren Pahsetopah 1962”, also signed, titled and dated board verso, and inscribed “original tempera”, tempera on green board, 24 x 20 in.; gilt wood frame, 29-1/2 x 25-1/2 in., surface in very good condition, some mat burn/toing at edges; frame with minimal wear at corners and edges

Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma

Estimate: $600 - $800

circa 1980s, possibly by Nathan and or Bruce Hathale, gouache on pigmented linen/muslin, unsigned, 38 x 38 in.; wood frame, 41 x 41 in., not examined out of sealed frame, surface appears in good condition, muslin appears mounted onto stretchers/stretched, background mottled as made; frame with wear

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Three Framed Native American Paintings all 20th century, the first Dick West (Cheyenne, 1912-1996), Ceremonial Dancer, signed lower right “Wah-pah-nah-yah (Dick West)”, gouache or watercolor on artist board, 22 x 15-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 25-1/2 x 21 in.; Gus D. Hawzipta, (Kiowa, 20th century), Ceremonial Dancer, signed lower right “Gus D. Hawzipta/Doe-maun-zale-bay Kiowa 8-5-71”, gouache or watercolor on paper, sight 24 x 23 in.; driftwood style frame, 35-1/2 x 34-1/4 in.; Harvey Pratt (Southern Cheyenne, 20th/21st century), Warriors on Horseback, signed lower right “H.. Pratt 72”, gouache on paper, sight 21 x 26 in.; painted wood frame, 27-1/4 x 32 in., the first taped to mat verso; the next not examined out of sealed frame, surface in good condition; the last not examined out of sealed frame, small water stain at top left corner, some scattered faint smudging; all frames with wear and abrasions

Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma

Estimate: $700 - $900

Robert McMurtry, Two Native American Watercolors (Comanche, 1950-2012)

Family From Ft. Cobb and War Ready, both signed lower right, War Ready dated ‘86, both watercolor on board, 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; 11-1/4 x 9 in.; both framed, 19-3/4 x 143/4 in.; 14-3/4 x 12-1/4 in., both in good condition, vibrant colors, taped to mat backs; frames with minimal wear at corners

Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Quill Work Boxes and Catlinite Pipe and Stem

20th century, two quill decorated birch bark boxes, Eastern Woodlands or Great Lakes, unsigned, 3 x 3-1/2 in.; 2 x 3 in.; together with a carved Catlinite pipe in the shape of a hammer head, on a carved wood stem, with inscribed date “Nov. 24 , ‘27”, 2 x 3 in.; stem 7-1/2 in., both boxes with loose quill work in places, the larger with an approximately 4 in. long section on lid missing stitching, other small losses; the smaller with an area of loss at side of lid; pipe with overall handling wear, no breaks or losses, some small flea bites at bowl; stem with handling wear, scotch tape at one end to make up for wood shrinkage

Estimate: $400 - $600

Two Fine River Cane Double Weave Baskets 20th century, the largest a double weave rectangular market type basket, circa 1960, possibly by Eva Wolfe (Qualla Boundary, 1922-2004), 6-1/2 x 14-1/2 x 9 in.; together with a circa 1960-65 attributed to Eva Wolfe double weave trinket basket, 4-1/2 x 9 x 8-3/4 in., the first missing handles, slight wear to handle area, otherwise good overall condition; the second in very good overall condition, slight handling wear, no apparent losses or breaks

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

This lot is accompanied by Data Collection Sheets from the McClung Museum “Rethinking Cherokee Basketry Project”, for each of the baskets. Each sheet refers to Eva Wolfe as possibly maker, and includes dye information et al. The baskets were not included in a related exhibition in 1990-91, but the sheets are informative and important, nonetheless.

Southwestern Basket Olla and Basket Bowl late 19th/early 20th century, the bundle coiled olla possibly Pima, with geometric decoration, 11 x 11 in.; the shallow coiled basket bowl, probably Apache, 5-1/4 x 15-/3/4 in., both in good overall condition, the olla with appealing dark patination on exterior commensurate with age and use, scattered minor losses; the bowl with minimal scattered losses commensurate with use

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $900

Two California Twined Baskets

late 19th/early 20th century, the largest a twined, lidded, false embroidered storage basket, 8-1/4 x 10-1/2 in.; together with a smaller twined storage basket, 5-1/2 x 9 in., the first strong and sturdy, with at multiple small vertical breaks to warp with corresponding small losses to weft, all at top rim, lid with one small break at edge; the bowl in very good overall condition, no apparent breaks or losses, slightly darkened patina on exterior commensurate with age and use

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $900 - $1,200

Washoe Single Rod Coiled Basket and three others late 19th/early 20th century, the globular, single rod basket with applied polychrome decoration, 6 x 9-1/2 in.; together with a small lidded trinket basket with applied beads, 5 x 4-1/2 in.; a twined square storage basket, possibly Nootka, 4-3/4 x 7 in.; a Navajo wedding basket tray, 2-12 x 12 in., the first in good overall condition, sturdy and strong, no apparent breaks or losses, exterior grime commensurate with age; the trinket basket with knob recently stitched to lid (poorly stitched), losses to false embroidery, losses to rim; the square basket with wear and loss to rim end, overall handling wear; the tray with fading to decoration, overall grime commensurate with use

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $500 - $700

Cherokee River Cane Burden Basket

Three Cherokee Baskets

early 20th century, the smallest a polychrome wickerwork basket, 4 x 6-3/4 in.; the next a plaited basket tray, 4 x 13 x 11 in.; the last a deep polychrome basket tray, 5-1/2 x 10 x 10-1/2 in., all with handling wear and grime commensurate with age, the smallest with one broken area at rim; the plaited tray with tiny losses at rim and one corner; the largest with tiny breaks at corners, at least two old breaks with glue repairs at rim

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

Estimate: $400 - $600

20th century, square to round form, old style rim, plaited weave, colors for walnut and bloodroot, 14 x 11 in., very good condition, no visible breaks or losses, minor handling wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $700 - $900

Seven Regional Baskets, Hupa and others the smallest a California twined cap, probably Hupa, 3 x 7 in.; the next a small California twined storage basket, 4-3/4 x 5 in.; a coiled basket tray, 3-3/4 x 11-3/4 in.; a footed polychrome coiled basket tray, unknown origin, possibly African, with leather lashings on rim, 2-1/4 x 12 in.; a similarly made polychrome storage bowl, unknown origin, possibly African, leather lashings on rim, 6-1/2 x 11 in.; a large coiled basket tray, 3 x 17 in.; a large coiled storage basket, leather lashings on rim, 9-1/4 x 17-1/2 in., all with overall handling wear and some losses, the first with a 1 in. long break/area of loss at rim, other small rim flaws; the next with no visible breaks or losses; the coiled basket tray with a small hole at center; the next four with considerable overall wear, breaks and losses, see photographs

Provenance: The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut

Estimate: $500 - $700

Navajo Transitional Eye Dazzler Weaving late 19th/early 20th century, natural and dyed wools, overall eye dazzler motif with banded ends, 68-1/4 x 38-3/4 in., scattered areas of old repair, minimal fading on one side, overall wear commensurate with age, wear to selvages

Provenance: Private Collection, Fletcher, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Twill Weave and Crystal Style Navajo Textiles early/mid 20th century, the first a twill weave saddle blanket, natural and dyed wools with banded borders, 60 x 32 in.; the second an early 20th century Crystal style weaving, natural and dyed wools, pictorial elements, 53-1/2 x 34-1/4; together with two pillows covered in textile remnants, each approximately 19 x 19 in., saddle blanket very good overall condition, vibrant colors, one small area of wear at one end; the Crystal style with fading to apparent red, overall handling wear, scattered areas of slight wear; the pillows with overall wear, one with backing completely torn at one end

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville Tennessee Estimate: $700 - $900

Transitional Third Phase Style Navajo Weaving late 19th/early 20th century, natural and dyed wools, 65 x 52 in., overall fading and wear, scattered areas of old repair, grime, small areas of minor bleed

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Provenance: Private Collection, North

Estimate: $400 - $600

64 Monument Valley Pictorial Weaving mid/late 20th century, natural and dyed wools, 61 x 361/2 in., handling wear, areas of surface grime

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Navajo Regional Trading Post Weaving 20th century, Cow Canyon Trading Post, natural and dyed wools, with attached trading post label, inscribed “Virginia Black/Comb Ridge”, 65-1/2 x 49-3/4 in., excellent condition overall, no apparent holes or repairs, slight surface staining apparent on one side in at least two areas

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $600 - $800

Three Regional Navajo Trading Post Weavings 20th century, the first an elaborate Storm style, natural and dyed wools, 44 x 33-1/2 in.; the second a banded transitional weaving, 34-1/2 x 21-1/2 in.; the third a Two Grey Hills weaving, natural wools, 38 x 25-1/2 in., all in very good overall condition, vibrant colors, the Two Grey Hills with the most handling wear

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville Tennessee

Estimate: $600 - $800

Five Navajo Trading Post Weavings 20th century, various styles/regions, natural and dyed wools, the largest 46 x 32-1/2 in.; the second 39 x 30 in.; the third 44 x 24-1/4 in.; the fourth 31-1/4 x 23 in.; the last 27 x 15-1/2 in., all in very good overall condition, vibrant colors, very minimal overall handling wear

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville Tennessee

Estimate: $700 - $900

Sukey Hughes Miniature Medicine Shirt (American, 20th century)

Fire Heart’s Medicine Shirt, Miniature Series, 1990, artist label verso, painted hand made Washi paper miniature with decorations, editioned 16/44, floating in silk lined shadow box frame, 7-3/4 x 9-1/2 x 2 in., appears in as-made condition; frame with some handling wear

Provenance: Private Nashville Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

Jack Swanson (California/Minnesota, 1927-2014)

High Desert Waterhole, 1968, oil on Masonite, signed lower left “J.N. Swanson”, titled and dated stretcher verso, 30 x 24 in.; carved driftwood style frame, 38-1/4 x 32-1/2 in., painting in good condition; frame with wear at edges

Provenance: Private Collection, California

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

69 Jack Swanson (California/Minnesota, 1927-2014)

Gathering--California, 1985, signed, titled, and dated lower left, and also verso, oil on Masonite, 18 x 24 in.; wood frame, 27-1/4 x 33-1/2 in., slight surface dirt, slightly yellowed varnish; frame with very minimal wear at corners

Provenance: Private Collection, California

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Eanger Irving Couse (New Mexico, 1866-1936)

Indian by Firelight, signed lower left “E A Couse NA”, oil on board, 9 x 12 in.; fine carved gilt wood frame, 15-1/2 x 18-1/4 in., spots of retouch scattered throughout, small losses at bottom edge not visible under frame; frame in with small scattered losses to some corners and edges

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000

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Mountains, Plains, and Pueblos | February 18, 2025

72 Buck McCain (California/Arizona, born 1943)

Pueblo Dancer, apparently unsigned, oil on panel, 60 x 40-1/2 in.; gilt wood frame, 71-1/2 x 51-1/4 x 4-3/4 in., good condition, frame with abrasions

Provenance: Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming (label verso); Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000

John Coleman Sculpture, Mystic Smoke and Sacred Arrows (Arizona/California, born 1949)

Native American chief poised to shoot an arrow into the sky, 2010, edition 22/35, signed in naturalistic base “John Coleman” and inscribed with title, patinated and cold painted bronze on rotating wood plinth, 38 x 17 x 20 in., bronze with gold to light brown patina, good condition

Provenance: Scottsdale Art Auction, April 6, 2019, lot 152, sold for $26,325; Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

For another cast of this bronze see Jackson Hole Art Auction, September 19, 2020, lot 224, which sold for $32,725

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Tim Shinabarger Wildlife Sculpture, Big Itch (Montana, born 1966)

Bear scratching against a stump, 2013, edition 11/24, “Shinabarger/2013”, Art Castings of Montana foundry mark, patinated bronze with integral turning base, 36 x 16 x 15 in., good condition, light brown patina

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

”I give the animals an individual personality. It should feel like a real animal in real time. One of the artists I have worked with always told me, “You’ve got to work on them until you put body heat in them, breathe life into them.” -Tim Shinabarger

Michael Ringer Sculpture, Packing Out (New York, 20th/21st century)

Trapper hiking out, edition 5/100, signed on naturalistic base “Michael Ringer”, patinated and cold-painted bronze on rotating marble and wood plinth, 24 x 14 x 22 in., gold/light brown/ verdigris patina, break to green marble element of base

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

76 Kenneth Rodney Bunn Sculpture, Troublemaker (Colorado, 1938-2020)

Bear poised on a rock, 2006, edition 5/35, signed on naturalistic base “Bunn/ 2006”, patinated bronze with black marble base, 21 x 27 x 10 in., brown and reddish/ green patina, bronze and marble base with few minor abrasions

Provenance: Scottsdale Art Auction, Scottsdale, Arizona, lot 299, 2018, sold for $15,210, including the buyer’s premium; Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Sporting Bronze, Hunter with Canoe (American, 20th/21st century)

A hunter running his canoe ashore loaded with ten point buck, signed indistinctly “M... Rey” (or Roy), patinated bronze on marble and wood plinths, overall 12 x 29 x 14 in., verdigris to brown patina, some abrasions on wood, primarily underside

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Harry Andrew Jackson Sculpture, Algonquin Chief and Warrior (Wyoming, 1924-2011)

1971, no. 40, signed in naturalistic base “Harry Jackson 1971”, patinated bronze on dark brown marble plinth, 31-1/2 x 15 x 14 in., some surface dirt, good condition

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

John Coleman Sculpture, He Who Jumps Over Everyone (Arizona/California, born 1949)

inscribed with title and “Crow Chief/1832/Catlin Series”, 2019, edition 5/20, signed in naturalistic base “John Coleman”, patinated and cold painted bronze on rotating wood plinth, 24-7/8 x 18 x 8-1/2 in., bronze with gold to light brown patina, good condition; wood base with some abrasions

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

Gregory M. Kelsey, The Adventures of Dumbo & Jackass - Our Political Circus (Colorado/Texas/Oklahoma, born 1971)

A pair of satirical bookends, edition 16/50, each inscribed with titled and signed “Gregory M. Kelsey”, Art Castings of Montana foundry stamp underside each, patinated bronze, elephant,12-1/4 x 6 x 5-1/2 in., donkey, 8-3/4 x 6 x 5-1/2 in., good condition

Provenance: The Legacy Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming (labels underside); Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Tim Shinabarger Wildlife Sculpture, Fighting Moose (Montana, born 1966)

Push Comes to Shove, 2004, edition 5/25, “Shinabarger”, patinated bronze with integral base, 18-1/2 x 55 x 20 in., yellow/green patina, small abrasions at base

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

”I give the animals an individual personality. It should feel like a real animal in real time,” Tim said. “One of the artists I have worked with always told me, “You’ve got to work on them until you put body heat in them, breathe life into them.’” -Tim Shinabarger

Tim Shinabarger Wildlife Sculpture, Woodland Bull (Montana, born 1966)

Moose on a naturalistic base, 2014, edition 5/24, “Shinabarger/2014”, Art Castings of Montana foundry mark, patinated bronze, 28 x 24 x 9 in., light brown patina, minor abrasions or unpatinated areas at bottom edge of integral base

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Kenneth Rodney Bunn Sculpture, Vantage Point (Colorado, 1938-2020)

Bear poised on a branch, 1997, edition 4/21, patinated bronze on wood plinth, 26 x 33 x 14 in., green to black patina, good condition

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000

For another casting see Scottsdale Art Auction, April 9, 2022, lot 365, sold for $29,250

Kenneth Rodney Bunn Sculpture, Sudden Engagement (Colorado, 1938-2020)

Elk Stag, 2001, edition 7/35, signed and dated in naturalistic base “2001 Bunn”, patinated bronze on black marble base, 30 x 29 x 15 in., green to dark brown patina

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

Walter Horton Sculpture, Pick’n N Grin’n (Colorado, 1953-2010)

A bear band playing fiddle, banjo and a jug, 2011, signed verso fiddle player “Walt”, patinated bronze on rotating wood base, 15-3/4 x 21 x 16 in., gold to brown patina, good condition

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

PJ LaBarge Sculpture, Transition (New York, 20th/21st century)

Deer Buck with Does, edition 11/20, signed on naturalistic base “P.J. LaBarge”, patinated and cold painted bronze on black marble base, 15 x 30 x 10 in., small chips at bottom edge of marble

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

J. Chester “Skip” Armstrong Carved Sculpture, The Chase (Oregon/California, born 1948)

Sea otters chasing salmon, 2009, titled, signed, and dated on wood base “J. Chester Armstrong 09”, carved wood, 40-1/2 x 33 x 40 in., some drying cracks at base, front most otter lacking a claw, salmon with chips, other small chips, salmon off but present, attachable with screws

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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Sherry Salari Sander Bronze, After the Grain Spill (Montana, born 1941)

Bear Resting against a tree stump with two ravens, 2000, edition 34/35, signed on base “S.S. Sander”, patinated bronze, 12-1/8 x 21 x 9 in., gray/green to light brown patina, good condition

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

After Frederic Remington (20th/21st century)

Native American warrior on horseback, after the bronze by Frederic Remington (New York, 1861-1909) “The Cheyenne”, a modern aftercast, bears signature on naturalistic base “Frederic Remington”, bronze with metal base and name plate, 20-1/4 x 21-1/2 x 8 in., faux rubbed dark brown patina, some small abrasions along naturalistic base

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $100 - $300

1953-2016)

Peter McNiven Fillerup, Bear Lamp (Wyoming, 1953-2016)

Mama bear and two cubs, circa 2010, editioned 1/50, signed on base “Peter Fillerup”, patinated bronze with wood base and leaded glass shade with bronze entwined twigs and red leaves, 33-1/2 x 20 x 21-1/2 in., dark brown patina, abrasions to base with losses to wood finish, each socket working/electricity working at time of inspection

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Bear scratching back on tree, 2010, edition 5/50, signed on base “Peter M Fillerup/ 2010”, patinated bronze with wood base and leaded glass shade with bronze entwined twigs and red leaves, 33-1/2 x 20 x 21-1/2 in., dark brown patina, minimal abrasions to wood base, each socket working/electricity working at time of inspection

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Peter McNiven Fillerup, Bear Lamp (Wyoming, 1953-2016)

Bear scratching back on tree, 2010, edition 1/50, signed on base “Peter Fillerup/ 2010”, patinated bronze with wood base and leaded glass shade with bronze entwined twigs and red leaves, 33-1/2 x 20 x 21-1/2 in., dark brown patina, minimal abrasions to wood base, each socket working/electricity working at time of inspection

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Bear scratching back on tree, 2010, editioned 6/50, signed on base “Peter M Fillerup/ 2010”, patinated bronze with wood base and leaded glass shade with red leaves, 33-1/2 x 20 x 21-1/2 in., dark brown patina, minimal abrasions to wood base, each socket working/electricity working at time of inspection

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Peter McNiven Fillerup, Bear Lamp (Wyoming,

94 Michael Ringer Sculpture, Market Hunter (New York, 20th/21st century)

Duck hunter wading in with catch and decoys, edition 23/100, signed on naturalistic base “Michael Ringer” and titled, patinated and cold-painted bronze on rotating marble and wood plinth, 29 x 19 x 14 in., gold/light brown/verdigris patina, good condition

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Attributed to Lois Vessells, Cherokee Portrait Bust (American, 20th century)

A portrait of Going Back Chiltoskey (Eastern Band Cherokee, 1907-2000), 1976, signed on back of truncation “l.vessells ‘76”, painted plaster on wood base, 21 x 15 x 12 in., some wear to base, minor small ships at bottom edge

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $200 - $400

Mimi Murphey Sculpture, Three Pueblo Women (New Mexico, 1912-1985)

signed on wood base “Mimi Murphy”, ceramic in wood base, overall 13-1/4 x 6 x 3-1/8 in., some fading and abrasions on wood base

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500 Lot accompanied by biography of artist.

Eight McKenney & Hall Lithographs, Native American Portraits (American, 19th century) from the royal octavo edition of Thomas McKenney (1785-1859) and James Hall (1793-1868), The History of the Indian Tribes of North America, D. Rice and A.N. Hart, publisher, Philadelphia, circa 1854, J.T. Bowen, lithographer, hand-colored lithographs on paper, 10-1/4 x 6-1/2 in.; matching gilt wood frames, 14-3/4 x 11-1/2 x 3/4 in.; with book Horan, James D., and Thomas L. McKenney. The McKenney-Hall Portrait Gallery of American Indians. Crown Publishers, 1972., toning, some foxing, creases, handling grime, not apparently laid down, not examined out of frames; frames with abrasions; book with foxing, wear and some mildew smell

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Estimate: $400 - $600

Thomas McKenney and James Hall, Publishers

After Charles Bird King, Chippeway Squaw and Child, from History of the Indian Tribes of North America, Frederick W. Greenough, publishers, 1836-1837, Philadelphia, J.T. Bowen, lithographer, large folio, hand-colored lithograph, sight 18-1/8 x 12-1/8 in.; painted wood frame, 24-3/8 x 18-1/4 x 1-1/4 in., toning, text bleed, light foxing, not examined out of frame; frame with wear

Estimate: $300 - $500

Two Native American Turquoise and Inlay Sterling Bracelets free form cut turquoise in center, approx. 25.5 x 13.0mm, red and blue chip inlay of phoenix on each side, hand engraved signature “Charlie Singer”, sterling silver, tapered bracelet, widest 23.7mm, inside measurement 5-1/2 in. with 1-1/2 in. opening, 40.0 g; free form cut turquoise in center, approx. 27.0 x 14.0mm, on each side turquoise, red coral, and mother of pearl inlay, unmarked, sterling silver, width 18.0mm, inside measurement 5-1/2 in. with 1-1/2 in. opening, 61.9 g, possibly Kingman turquoise, Arizona, deposits of pyrite and quartz, some inevitable tarnishing to metal to both bracelets, coral, and mother of pearl inlay has some inevitable scratches to surface from wear

Provenance: A Cherokee Gentleman

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Charles and his brother, Tommy Singer, invented fabricating silver with the turquoise and coral chip inlay style. Tommy shared the chip inlay style with Charles in the 1960s in Shiprock, New Mexico. The brothers would later set up shop in Holbrook, Arizona, during the late 1960s and early 1970s. His family, who were from the Navajo tribe, started making art in 1948. This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object.

100

Kay Johnson Anglo, Fire Agate and Turquoise Sterling Bracelet rectangular cut turquoise, 35.0 x 34.0mm, four cabochon cut fire agate, applique flowers and leaves with repousse, stamped with broken arrow maker’s mark, “STERLING”, sterling silver, tapered bracelet, widest 1-1/2 in., 115.7 g, some inevitable scratching and tarnishing to metal, no signs of wear to stones

Provenance: A Cherokee Gentleman

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

101

Sterling Turquoise Belt Buckle and Eagle Dancer Bolo possibly Hopi, oval shape cut turquoise, approx. 3-1/4 x 2-1/4 in., twisted accent around turquoise, framed by sterling silver, signed “BC, 97”, 103.6 g; repousse sterling silver, approx. 3-5/8 x 2-1/2 in., signed “TC, STERLING”, suspended on braided leather cord with sterling silver end caps, maker’s mark of sun, 38 in. length, 74.6 g, some inevitable scratches to surface of turquoise and slight patina to metal

Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee

Estimate: $400 - $600

103

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Bead Necklace center large rough turquoise bead, approx. 2 x 1-1/2 in., followed by six rough turquoise beads, approx. 1 x 1 in., finishing with 30 round turquoise beads, approx. 11.0 - 13.0mm, four large sterling silver beads, two smaller beads set with marcasite accents, 30 in. length, no clasp, 260.7 g, some inevitable tarnishing to metal, off coloration to turquoise

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

102

Two Sterling Silver Kachina Dancer Bolos

seven free form shape cabochon cut turquoise and red coral bezel set, signed “JM, STERLING”, sterling silver, bolo length 2-1/4 in., suspended on braided leather cord with sterling silver end caps, 38 in. length, 32.7 g; six free form shape cabochon cut turquoise bezel set, unmarked, sterling silver, 3-1/5 x 1-3/8 in., suspended on braided leather cord with sterling silver end caps, 38 in. length, 42.3 g , slight patina to metal

Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee

Estimate: $400 - $600

This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object.

104

Coral and Sterling Parure - Cuff Bracelet, Earrings, and Pendant Navajo, red coral flower cluster, repousse design, signed by Calvin Martinez

“C.MTZ, STERLING”, sterling silver, inside measurement 5 in., 61.4 g; Zuni, red coral flower cluster, approx. 1-1/2 in. length with bail, signed by Maryann & Felix Chavez “MEC, STERLING”, sterling silver, 3.7 g; red coral half hoop, 1 in. diameter, post back, stamped “STERLING”, sterling silver, 13.2 g, some inevitable tarnishing and verdigris to metal, coral has no obvious signs of wear

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

105

Vintage Concho, Turquoise, and Genuine Leather Hatband possibly Navajo, 11 sterling silver repousse concho, approx. 1-3/8 x 1-3/8 in., with marquise shape cabochon cut turquoise, bezel set in each, one sterling silver repousse concho as clasp, approx. 2 x 1-5/8 in., with one marquise shape cabochon cut turquoise, bezel set in center, unmarked, all hand set on black leather, width approx. 1-1/2 in., length 22-1/2 in. with 7 in. strap for sizing, 168.3 g, some inevitable tarnishing to metal from age

Provenance: Private Tennessee Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

107

Turquoise Graduated Rondelle Bead Necklace

possibly Hopi, single strand of graduated rondelle turquoise beads, approx. 10.0 - 24.0mm, sterling silver end caps, stamped “STERLING”, with three rain clouds, sterling silver, “S” clasp, 26 in. length, 288.7 g, dent in one sterling end cap, turquoise beads have no wear

Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee

Estimate: $400 - $600

106

Three Silver Beaded Necklaces and Native American Bracelet single strand of hollow graduated silver beads, approx. 10.0 - 15.0mm, sterling end caps, unmarked, tests sterling, 24 in. length, eye hook clasp; single strand of hollow silver beads, approx. 10.0mm, sterling length chain, clasp stamped “925” sterling, 16 in. length with up to 20 in. sizing; single strand of hollow silver beads, approx. 6.0mm, unmarked, tests sterling, toggle clasp, 18 in. length, total weight 119.2 g; sterling repousse design, stamped “RH, STERLING”, inside measurement 6-1/2 in., 1-1/2 in. opening, width 16.0mm, 114.6 g, some inevitable tarnishing to metal beads, some inevitable scratches to metal typical of age and use

Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee Estimate: $200 - $400

108

Vintage Ella Peter, Concho, Turquoise, and Genuine Leather Belt nine sterling silver repousse conchos, each approx. 2-1/4 x 2-1/2 in., with nine free form shaped cabochon cut turquoise, bezel set in each, one sterling silver repousse concho belt buckle, approx. 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 in., with 11 free form shaped cabochon cut turquoise, bezel set, signed “Ella Peter, STERLING”, sterling silver on genuine black leather, width approx. 1-1/2 in., length 44-1/2 in., some inevitable tarnishing to metal

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $600 - $900

109

Three Turquoise Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelets free form shaped turquoise in center, approx. 19.0 x 15.0mm, repousse feather, signed “BEN S, 925” sterling silver, inside measurements 5-1/2 in., 1-3/4 in. opening, tapered width 25.0mm at widest; turquoise, lapis, charoite, black onyx, and shell inlay, stamped “STERLING”, with maker’s mark, tapered approx. 25.0 - 13.0mm, smooth finish, inside measurements 5 in., 1 in. opening; five oval cabochon cut turquoise, approx. 11.0 x 9.5mm, filigree design, marked “925”, sterling silver, inside measurements 6 in., width 15.0mm, total weight 118.9 g, some inevitable scratches and slight patina to metal typical of age

Provenance: Private Collection, Bristol, Tennessee

Estimate: $100 - $300

111

Group of Mexican and Native American Jewelry oval cut dyed shell cabochon approx. 30.70 x 18.33mm, stamped “Sterling”, with maker’s mark, pendant 1-3/4 x 1 in.; oval cut turquoise cabochon, approx. 23.0 x 13.33mm, brooch/pendant unstamped, 1-1/4 x 7/8 in.; two pairs wing form earrings, one stamped “MEXICO, TM-157, 925”, the other “925, MEXICO”, 2-1/4 in. and 1-1/8 in.; double triangle drop earrings stamped “TS-01, MEXICO, 925”, 2-3/4 in.; half-hoop earrings stamped with maker’s mark “AJ”, 1 in. diameter; Kokopelli turquoise chip inlaid earrings, stamped “USA, STERLING”, French wire stamped “925”, 3/4 in.; total weight 82.3 g, pinhole in dyed shell cabochon, anomaly on surface; one pair of wing earrings with different backs and posts slightly bent; the other pair with no backs; triangular earrings one post shorter, lacking one back; half-hoop earrings lacking backs; one Kokopelli lacking French wire; each with scratching, tarnishing, and wear consistent with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

110

Three Sterling Bracelets hinged link bracelet with chip inlaid turquoise, double stamped “STERLING, MEXICO, EAA”, hidden box clasp, interior approx. 6 in.; cuff bracelet with five oval cut turquoise cabochons, largest approx. 23.86 x 14.74mm, unstamped, interior approx. 5-3/4 in.; hinged cuff bracelet stylized feather design, stamped “STERLING, 925”, interior approx. 6-1/4 in., discoloration of turquoise chip inlay; one turquoise cabochon on cuff bracelet likely replaced, cracks to cabochons; hinged cuff loose and doesn’t stay closed, hinge tarnished; each with scratching, tarnishing, and wear typical of age and use

Provenance: Private Collection Estimate: $100 - $300

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Calvin Begay and Three Pairs Mexican Earrings with Rabbit Charm round cut multi-hardstone inlay, including: malachite, turquoise, lapis lazuli, spondylus shell, and others, approx. 14.60mm diameter, one stamped “Calvin Begay, Sterling”, 3/4 in. diameter; oval onyx cabochon, each approx. 19.13 x 13.95mm, stamped “STERLING, 925”, 7/8 in.; puffy rectangular earrings, clip-on back, stamped “MEXICO, TS-01, 925”, 1-1/4 x 1-1/8 in.; puffy square earrings with onyx inlay, one stamped “MEXICO, 925, TA-132”, 7/8 x 7/8 in.; articulating rabbit charm, bail stamped “MEXICO, 925”, rabbit 1 x 1-1/4 in.; total weight 69.1 g , Calvin Begay lacking backs; each in overall good condition with minor scratching and wear consistent with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

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Turquoise Rough Lariat Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings

13 turquoise rough, largest approx. 15.41 x 9.91mm, link chain unstamped, goldtone lobster clasp, 16-3/4 in. length, 2-1/4 in. drop; eight turquoise rough, approx. 9.81 x 8.78mm, central carved turquoise cabochon approx. 19.34 x 12.94mm, stamped “STERLING”, alternating wirework links, double link chain unstamped, goldtone lobster clasp, 7 in.; two turquoise rough, larger approx. 27.58 x 17.25mm, French wire unstamped, 1-7/8 in.; together with six loose drilled turquoise rough, largest approx. 19.27 x 13.89mm; total weight 49.6 g, all turquoise likely dyed, with natural cracks and losses, tarnishing and wear to metal typical of age and use; one earring turquoise rough visibly larger than other

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

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Two Sterling Pins and Two Pairs of Sterling Collar Tips round concho pin with scalloped edge, stamped decoration, unstamped, 2-1/4 in. diameter; azurite inlaid fish brooch, sterling border, stamped “MEXICO, TAXCO, 925, ACF” eagle with “3”, 2-3/4 in.; set of four floral etched collar tips, stamped “STERLING, HAND ENGRAVED”, screw backs, 1-1/4 x 1/8 in.; total weight 55.3 g, concho pin bent; fish with losses to azurite inlay, tip of fish broken off; tarnishing to interior of collar tips

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

114

Snowflake Obsidian and Sterling Bracelet and Earrings Set two snowflake obsidian round cut cabochons, approx. 19.94-20.19mm diameter, sterling rope twist border, unstamped, 1 in. diameter; cuff bracelet oval cut cabochon snowflake obsidian, approx. 54.89 x 37.88mm, sterling unstamped, interior cuff approx. 6 in.; total weight 94.8 g, earrings slightly out of round (as made), with different backs, one post back slightly shorter than the other; all with minor scratching and wear consistent with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

116

Six Native American and Mexican Sterling Bracelets openwork cuff stamped “FL, BEGAY, Sterling”, interior 5-1/4 in.; hinged cuff stamped “STERLING, MEXICO”, interior 6-1/2 in.; oval cut abalone shell, approx. 18.71 x 12.75mm, round cut abalone shell, approx. 6.15mm diameter, openwork cuff stamped “MEXICO”, interior 5 in.; eye hook bangle stamped “MEXICO, 925, A.L.” with eagle mark “3”, interior 7 in.; bangle stamped “MEXICO”, interior 7-1/2 in.; cuff with stamped decoration, stamped “COIN SILVER”, interior 5 in.; total weight 192.2 g, each with scratching and wear consistent with age and use, some dented and slightly out of round; hinged cuff slightly loose, but closes; abalone shell bracelet lacking one round side stone

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

117

Mexican Sterling Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings Set stylized half-sun motif, hidden box clasp, stamped “925, TS-64, MEXICO, Cony”, necklace with 26 links, 16 in. length; bracelet with 11 links, 7 in. length; earrings post back, 1-5/8 in. length; total weight 145.9 g, minor tarnishing and scratching consistent with age and use

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

118

Five Turquoise and Sterling Rings three with oval cut turquoise, one round cut turquoise rough, one turquoise chip inlay, one stamped “STERLING” with maker’s mark, ring sz. 5, 5-1/4, 5-3/4 (2), 6; total weight 23.6 g, some pitting, tarnishing to shanks, some losses and cracks to turquoise, some rings slightly out of round

Provenance: Private Collection

Estimate: $100 - $300

119

Framed Giclee After Z. S. Liang (Chinese/American, born 1953)

Trading with the Blackfeet, Montana Territory, 1860, photographic reproduction on canvas, 33 x 54-3/4 in.; molded gilt wood and composition frame, 46 x 68-1/8 x 4 in., in overall good condition; frame with minimal abrasions

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

120

Pair of Framed Giclee Prints After Eanger Irving Couse (American, 1866-1936)

His Choicest Treasures; Mokie Scarf, 1926; photographic reproductions on canvas, both 25 x 30 in.; matching Arts & Crafts style wood frames, both 35-7/8 x 40-3/4 x 3 in., both in good condition; frames with some abrasions

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $600 - $900

122

Pair of Framed Giclees After Charles Marion Russell (American, 1864-1926)

Herd Quitters, 1897, photographic reproduction on canvas, 12-3/8 x 20-1/8 in.; A Mix Up, 1910; photographic reproduction on canvas, 12-3/8 x 20-1/8 in.; matching Arts & Crafts wood frames with arrow motifs, Herd Quitters 18-1/2 x 26 x 2 in., A Mix Up 18 x 25-3/4 x 2 in., both in good condition; frames with some abrasions

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $300 - $500

121

Pair of Framed Giclees After Frederic Remington (American, 1861-1909)

Radisson and Groseilliers, 1905, photographic reproduction on canvas, 13-3/4 x 24-1/8 in.; Buffalo Runners - Big Horn Basin, 1909, photographic reproduction on canvas, 14 x 24-1/8 in.; matching Arts & Crafts wood frames, Radisson 19-3/8 x 29-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., Buffalo 19-3/4 x 29-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., both in good condition; frames with some abrasions

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $400 - $600

123

Framed Giclee After Ernest Martin Hennings (American, 1886-1956)

Through The Aspens, photographic reproduction on canvas, 20 x 20 in.; Arts & Crafts wood frame, 25-3/8 x 25-3/8 x 2 in., slightly reduced image from the original, good condition; frame with some abrasions

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home

Estimate: $200 - $400

124

Framed Giclee After Eanger Irving Couse (American, 1866-1936)

Beaded Bag, 1913, photographic reproduction on canvas, 16 x 19 in.; Taos style Arts & Crafts frame, 21-5/8 x 24-5/8 x 1-3/8 in., slightly reduced image from the original, good condition; frame with some abrasions

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $200 - $400

125

Framed Giclee After Ernest Leonard Blumenschein (American, 1874-1960)

The Peacemaker, four Native American figures standing in a landscape,1913, photographic reproduction on canvas, 20 x 20 in.; Arts & Crafts style frame, 25 x 25 x 1-3/4 in., good condition; frame with some abrasions

Provenance: Property from a Linville, North Carolina Home Estimate: $200 - $400