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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction
American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction
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Auction Location
3555 Airway Drive Suite 308
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Reno
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Nevada
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89511
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United States
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A Sale of National Treasures!
Wow! We’ve got one of our largest sales ever, covering too many categories to list.
The sale has many major collections, all new to the marketplace. Let’s take a look at a few:
Coins and Currency: The American History Collection continues with some of America’s first gold coins, proof coins and great rarities. In addition, the Confederate currency collection is one of the best to hit the market in a long time. Our collector started in the 1960s, and the collection has not seen the light of day in decades, all “fresh.” We will be at the ANA National Coin show in Chicago, August 6-9 with some of the best pieces. Come see us!
Native American Jewelry: There has been a major collection of American turquoise in Native American art in jewelry form since the 1970s hiding in the Midwest for almost fifty years … until now! With more than 300 lots comprised of about 1000 pieces, you’ll see the art of Zuni and Navajo artists at their finest.
Turquoise and raw western gems. We have a collection of raw gem material from many western turquoise mines, all collected before 1980, including a sample of a large amount of the famous No. 8 mine in eastern Nevada.
The Tahoe/Reno Western Art Collection. This amazing collection of high quality bronzes and western oils will knock you across the room. Simply world-class and stunning at every turn.
Art Nouveau. A world-class collection of original vintage art nouveau post cards, including the famous Alphonse Mucha. Nothing like this has been up for sale in many decades. You’ll see more here than in any of the three Mucha exhibits in Mucha’s home town of Prague!
Levi Strauss and miner’s pants. We’ve got a new discovery from Utah and Idaho of about 15 pairs of miner’s pants from the c1875-1890 period, many of which are makes and models not seen before. Sorry- no Levi pants, but there is a signed (autographed) Levi Strauss check at the end of the section!
Antique Western Bottles! A great offering from two collections, highlighted by a Thomas Taylor, Virginia, N. and a new 1850’s California soda discovery.
Western Antiquities. Too many to mention. Don’t miss the 1850s daguerreotype of a group of miners with their sluice box near Placerville in excellent condition.
Eastern Watercolor Art of China. A fabulous selection from a private collection of Qin Wei, known in China as a “National Treasure.” Only one of his pieces resides today in an American museum. Don’t miss your chance at these quintessentially eye-catching art.
UNCLAIMED MERCHANDISE: In the event that a successful bidder has paid in full for their merchandise but fails to settle outstanding shipping invoices or make arrangements for merchandise pickup within 60 days, HWAC reserves the right to declare the merchandise forfeited. This forfeiture will result in the merchandise becoming the property of HWAC and the successful bidder shall have no claim to or rights over the forfeited merchandise.
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Art Nouveau - Mucha-31, Postcard 1900 [186016]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This postcard is from Alphonse Mucha's 7th Series, c1900. No. 528. Emerald (Emeraude). R-6. Lady with red hair in green dress rests chin on hand...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for 625.00
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Art Nouveau - Mucha-32, Postcard 1909 [186017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 1909 the Warner Brothers Company copyrighted a large poster advertising corsets. No. 782. Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets. Four text paragraphs i...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for 687.50
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Art Nouveau - Mucha-33, Postcard 1922 [186018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A postcard featuring one of the designs of Alphonse Mucha, postmarked 1922, Prague. The front illustration is of a woman standing over another woman w
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for 687.50
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Art Nouveau - Mucha-34, Postcard 1926 [186019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A postcard featuring one of the designs of Alphonse Mucha, circa 1926, Prague. The front illustration is a dramatic rendering of what appears to be th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for 212.50
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Art Nouveau - Mucha-35, Postcard 1914 [186020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A postcard featuring one of the designs of Alphonse Mucha, circa 1914, Czech- Austria-Hungary. The front illustration is of a young woman in European
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for 500.00
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Art Nouveau - Mucha-36, Postcard 1913 [186021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A postcard featuring one of the designs of Alphonse Mucha, circa 1913, Czech Republic (then Austria-Hungary). The front illustration is of two young w
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for 5,000.00
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Art Nouveau - Mucha-37, Postcard c1884 [186022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A postcard featuring a real photo of Sarah Bernhardt, an internationally acclaimed French stage actress from the late 19th through the early 20th cent
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********s for 212.50
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Art Nouveau - Mucha-38, Postcard c1903 [186023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This French RPC advertising postcard shows Alphonse Mucha's decorative panel of the Blonde Byzantine Head (Card No. 422) on the wall, with a you...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for 375.00
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Art Nouveau - Mucha-39, Postcard 1937 [186024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of Alfonse Mucha's last postcards, c1937. Often not listed, published long after his fame had subsided and about the time he was captured by...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for 687.50
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Art Nouveau - Patella Postcards 1903-10 (16) [186484]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 16 different Art Nouveau postcards signed by illustrator B. Patella. Some are postmarked, c1903-10, some unused. Three different publi
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********s.. for 212.50
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Art Nouveau - Postcard Series 1900s (15) [186183]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This postcard series features 15 different illustrations of women in fancy turn-of-the-century gowns. Each is framed in gold or silver designs with Fr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 312.50
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Art Nouveau - Postcard Variety 1900-20s (12) [186184]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of a dozen different Art Nouveau style postcards, circa 1900-20s. Includes: women in gowns, an embossed set (4), with printing along left
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for 274.50
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Art Nouveau - Postcards 1890-1900s (10) XRARE! [186180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 10 Art Nouveau postcards with original envelope, circa 1890-1900s. EXTRA RARE. All have publisher's logo, "Imp - Gerin Bijon Paris...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for 437.50
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Art Nouveau - Postcards 1900-20s (4) [186205]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 4 Art Nouveau postcards by unknown artist, from about 1900s-20s. Delicate and unique designs. Universal Postal Union (United Nations) seal pr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***4 for 100.00
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Art Nouveau - Postcards 1900s (10) [186078]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 10 Hold-To-The-Light postcards, circa early 1900s. Includes 1 art nouveau, a Valentine, and 2 Official Souvenir Worlds' Fair-St....
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to c********5 for 150.00
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Art Nouveau - Postcards 1903-12 (8) [186207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 8 different Art Nouveau postcards all by the same unknown artist, c1903-12. Ornate designs, some using glitter. Some postmarked, with penned
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 162.50
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Art Nouveau - Postcards Early 1900s (15) [186079]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 15 different French art nouveau postcards, circa early 1900s. Includes a variety of artists, most unsigned, except 2 by E. Docker, and
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
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Art Nouveau - Postcards Misc. 1900 (12) [186208]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 miscellaneous Art Nouveau postcards from around the turn of the century. Three are postmarked 1902-3, penned writing on verso of 4
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to V********B for 187.50
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Art Nouveau - Postcards Misc. 1900-10s (12) [186495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 different French Art Nouveau postcards by miscellaneous artists, c1900-10s. Unsigned. Two postmarked 1904 with penned writing on ve
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 175.00
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Art Nouveau - Postcards Misc. 1900-10s (12) [186485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 different French Art Nouveau postcards by miscellaneous artists, circa 1900-10s. One is postmarked 1902, 11 are unused. Some with v
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********5 for 175.00
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Art Nouveau - Postcards Misc. 1900-20s (12) [186487]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 different French Art Nouveau postcards by various artists, circa 1900-20s. Mostly unsigned. Publishers printed on some: E. Nister N
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 237.50
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Art Nouveau - Postcards Misc. Early 1900s (12) [186480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 miscellaneous Art Nouveau postcards from around the turn of the century. Four are postmarked (illegible), with penned writing on ve
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 237.50
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Art Nouveau - Postcards Misc. Early 1900s (13) [186209]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 13 miscellaneous Art Nouveau postcards from the early 1900s. Several are Valentines. Three are postmarked 1907 (2) & 1912, penne...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8***1 for 195.20
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Art Nouveau - Postcards, PMCs, 1898 (4) [186186]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A series of 4 different postcards (Private Mailing Cards) featuring Art Nouveau style ornate illustrations of women. Printed on colored paper includin
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for 366.00
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Art Nouveau - Postcards, Wartime, c1900 (4) [186191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A series of 4 different European postcards featuring Art Nouveau illustrations, from around the turn of the century. Two are signed "A.K."...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to V********B for 100.00
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Art Nouveau - Rauth Postcards (3) 1913 [186070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A trio of postcards featuring the illustrations of Leo Rauth, a German artist who was born in 1884. Includes 2 unused and clean, 1 postmarked 1913 wit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 50.00
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Art Nouveau - Rettelbusch Postcard c1900 XRARE! [186025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An EXTRA RARE German triptych 3-panel fold-out postcard with art illustration. About 1890-1910s. Printed signature "Ad. Rettelbusch" (most...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m*****9 for 150.00
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Art Nouveau - Riom Postcards, 1907 (5) [186494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 5 EXTREMELY RARE and beautiful French Art Nouveau floral color postcards by Gustav Riom, c1907. All different. Unlisted in Fanelli & Go...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 175.00
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Art Nouveau - Schmucker Postcards Holiday, 1910-14 (8) [186182]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 8 different seldom seen HOLIDAY postcards featuring the art nouveau-style of American illustrator Samuel Schmucker. All with publisher
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 137.50
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Art Nouveau - Schmucker Postcards (2) 1907 [186029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of RARE postcards featuring the art nouveau-style of American illustrator Samuel Schmucker, both made by Detroit Publishing Co., c1907. From th
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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Art Nouveau - Schmucker Postcards (2) 1910 [186028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two RARE postcards featuring art nouveau-style of American illustrator Samuel Schmucker. One is a special full silk card with illustration of a woman
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
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Art Nouveau - Silk Postcards 1890-1900 (2) [186082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of art nouveau postcards on silk, c1890-1900. RARE. Silk designs framed in ribbon include: woman's image in a mirror or oval frame lying ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for 75.00
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Art Nouveau - Tuck Postcards 1900-10 (7) [186486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 7 different French Art Nouveau postcards by miscellaneous artists, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, circa 1900-10. Chromographe...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 175.00
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Art Nouveau - Vassallo Postcards (2) [185396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Art Nouveau postcards by Vassallo with women.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 25.00
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Art Nouveau - Zander Postcards (5) 1890-1910s [186026]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 5 art nouveau postcards featuring illustrations by Carl Zander, c1890-1910s. Zander was a German painter, born in 1872. All postcards
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 312.50
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