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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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 - Kirchner Postcards-4 (6) c1900 [185460]2450 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-4 (6) c1900 [185460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete set of 6 Art Nouveau postcards with printed signatures by Raphael Kirchner, Paris, c1900. Moon and stars gold gilt foreground with six differ
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to V********B for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-5, (4) c1900 [185461]2451 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-5, (4) c1900 [185461]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 4 Art Nouveau postcards by artist, Raphael Kirchner, c1900. All printed with Kirchner's signature, and "Nurnberg: Theo. Str...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to V********B for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-6, (8) c1900 [185462]2452 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-6, (8) c1900 [185462]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A complete set of 8 Art Nouveau postcards by Raphael Kirchner, c1900. This is a series called "Lavender Girls," each with olive green fram...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***4 for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-7, (5) c1900 [185463]2453 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-7, (5) c1900 [185463]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 5 Art Nouveau postcards from the "Lavender Girls" series. These postcards have lavender colored frames of various shapes s...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-8, 1903 [186077]2454 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-8, 1903 [186077]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Raphael Kirchner die-cut hold-to-the-light postcard, c1903. RAREST OF THE RARE. Embossed border. Signature: "-Raphael Kirchner-/-Paris-"...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to p*******6 for (640.00 + 160.00BP) = 800.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-9, 1900-03 (11) [186084]2455 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-9, 1900-03 (11) [186084]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 11 postcards featuring illustrations by Art Nouveau Artist Raphael Kirchner, c1900-03. Includes 3 from Kirchner's Geisha Series,...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********s.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-10 1900 (6) XRARE! [186193]2456 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-10 1900 (6) XRARE! [186193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 6 postcards featuring the Art Nouveau artwork of Raphael Kirchner, c1900s. XRARE. Postcards are from the "-AV- SERAIL" ser...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to m********s for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-10, 1900s (11) [186080]2457 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Postcards-10, 1900s (11) [186080]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 11 French postcards by famous Art Nouveau artist Raphael Kirchner, circa early 1900s. 5 are signed with Kirchner's printed signa...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to p*******6 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Kirchner Style Postcards 1903-5 (4) [185464]2458 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Style Postcards 1903-5 (4) [185464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 4 Art Nouveau postcards in the Raphael Kirchner style, c1900. Compositions feature gilt vine looking frames each around a beautiful woman and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Art Nouveau - Kirchner Style Postcards c1900-10s (4) [185465]2459 - Art Nouveau - Kirchner Style Postcards c1900-10s (4) [185465]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful Art Nouveau young women featured on a set of 4 postcards, c1900-10s. Done in the Raphael Kirchner style, these compositions utilize nature a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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