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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

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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: Swiss Artwork Paintings Postcards 1913-18 (17) [185094]2410 - Art Nouveau: Swiss Artwork Paintings Postcards 1913-18 (17) [185094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An extra rare collection of 17 postcards of artwork from Switzerland. All original, no reprints. Some are used, with postmarks dated 1913-15. Others a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Abeille Postcards 1900-20s (4) [186491]2411 - Art Nouveau - Abeille Postcards 1900-20s (4) [186491]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 4 different Art Nouveau postcards by Jack AbeillÈ, French painter, poster designer, draughtsman, and illustrator, circa 1900-2...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards 1890-1910s (7) [186083]2412 - Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards 1890-1910s (7) [186083]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 7 European advertising postcards in the Art Nouveau style, circa 1890-1910s. Publishers include: Stab. Armanino-Genova; Stagi Conti ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards 1900-20s, (12) [186190]2413 - Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards 1900-20s, (12) [186190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of a dozen different trade cards that were advertising for Liebig Company's Fleisch-Extract, England, from about 1900-20s. It was n...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********s for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards 1900s (10) [186081]2414 - Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards 1900s (10) [186081]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 10 European advertising postcards featuring the art nouveau style, circa early 1900s. EXEMPLARY. Publishers include: J. E. Goffart, Br
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********s for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards Early 1900s, (12) [186189]2415 - Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards Early 1900s, (12) [186189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of a dozen different cards that were advertising for "Palmin Feinste Pflanzenbutter," Germany, circa early 1900s. Two series ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards, Byrrh c1910s (17) [186201]2416 - Art Nouveau - Advertising Postcards, Byrrh c1910s (17) [186201]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 17 different French Art Nouveau Advertising postcards for Byrrh, a unique wine from Spain, once sold as a hygienic drink, c1910s. Whim
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********s for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Art Nouveau - Basch Postcards (3) 1900 [186027]2417 - Art Nouveau - Basch Postcards (3) 1900 [186027]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of three art nouveau-style postcards featuring illustrations by Arpad Basch, c1900. Illustrations of three different women, each with unique s
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********s for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Art Nouveau - Belle Jardiniere Postcards (6) XRARE! [186089]2418 - Art Nouveau - Belle Jardiniere Postcards (6) XRARE! [186089]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1900. A set of 6 postcards with Art Nouveau illustrations by unnamed artists and advertising for a Paris department store, Belle Jardiniere on their f
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to m********s for (1,400.00 + 350.00BP) = 1,750.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Boileau Postcards (100) [185521]2419 - Art Nouveau - Boileau Postcards (100) [185521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 Art Nouveau postcards by Philip Boileau. "Philip Boileau was born in Canada in 1864. In 1897, Philip Boileau emigrated to Baltimore, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********s for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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