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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 - Koehler Postcards 1913-15 (10) [186192]2460 - Art Nouveau - Koehler Postcards 1913-15 (10) [186192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 10 postcards featuring the art nouveau style illustrations of Mela Koehler. Her postcards depict the popular styles and patterns of th
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Kosa Postcards Early 1900s (4) [186200]2461 - Art Nouveau - Kosa Postcards Early 1900s (4) [186200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 4 Art Nouveau postcards attributed to Kosa, who produced illustrations on postcards in the early 1900s. Brightly colored backgrounds contrast
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Lelee Postcards 1900 (6) [186202]2462 - Art Nouveau - Lelee Postcards 1900 (6) [186202]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 6 different RARE postcards featuring the Art Nouveau illustrations of Leo Lelee, French painter and illustrator, from about 1900. The unique
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Art Nouveau - M.C. Tuck Postcards Early 1900s (5) [186496]2463 - Art Nouveau - M.C. Tuck Postcards Early 1900s (5) [186496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of 5 different Art Nouveau postcards signed by artist "M.C." circa early 1900s. From two different series: Modern Art, Series 1369 (...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Art Nouveau - Martini Postcards 1890s-1940s (12) [186198]2464 - Art Nouveau - Martini Postcards 1890s-1940s (12) [186198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A VERY RARE complete set of 12 different postcards by Alberto Martini, the artist famous for illustrating famous literary works, including producing 1
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Estimate : 1,700.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to m********s for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Meunier Postcards 1900 (12) [186199]2465 - Art Nouveau - Meunier Postcards 1900 (12) [186199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 different Art Nouveau postcards featuring the illustrations of Belgian artist Henri Meunier (1873-1922), with two different publish
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to m********s.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Meunier Postcards 1900 (9) [186088]2466 - Art Nouveau - Meunier Postcards 1900 (9) [186088]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 9 Art Nouveau style postcards featuring the illustrations of Belgian artist Henri Meunier (1873-1922). Meunier worked as an engraver, book
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to V********B for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Meunier Postcards 1900-10s (4) [186203]2467 - Art Nouveau - Meunier Postcards 1900-10s (4) [186203]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 4 different Art Nouveau postcards featuring the illustrations of Belgian artist Henri Meunier (1873-1922), with four different publish
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to V********B for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Art Nouveau - Misc. Postcards 1900s (12) [186185]2468 - Art Nouveau - Misc. Postcards 1900s (12) [186185]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 postcards featuring illustrations in the Art Nouveau style, from miscellaneous artists, c1900s. One is signed, Gesicht. Two with po
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********s for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Art Nouveau - Montedoro Postcards 1920s (2) [186204]2469 - Art Nouveau - Montedoro Postcards 1920s (2) [186204]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of 1920s post cards illustrated by Marco Montedoro in the Art Nouveau-Art Deco style. Both signed M. Montedoro. Oval illustrations framed in go
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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