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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Taxidermy Art: Mule Deer Mount w/4 Point Antlers [184456]3059 - Taxidermy Art: Mule Deer Mount w/4 Point Antlers [184456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) mount is a beautifully symmetrical animal. There is no information available as to the original hunter or state o
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Art Nouveau Dutch Pottery: Princess Ivora Goudaware Bowls c1920s [184031]3060 - Art Nouveau Dutch Pottery: Princess Ivora Goudaware Bowls c1920s [184031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dutch Art Pottery, Holland. Two vintage Princess Ivora Goudaware bowls. Art Nouveau pattern pedestal bowls. Approx. 5" high, 7" diameter a...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bronze Sculpture: Hunting Dog (Springer Spaniel Pointer) [184034]3061 - Bronze Sculpture: Hunting Dog (Springer Spaniel Pointer) [184034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze Springer Spaniel pointer. No base, free standing. Approx. 18-20" long.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Cantrell Legends Sculpture: Unchallenged 1992 Ltd. Ed. [179132]3062 - Cantrell Legends Sculpture: Unchallenged 1992 Ltd. Ed. [179132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kitty Cantrell Sclulpture. This is a mixed media fine art sculpture of a fierce wolf. "Unchallenged," by artist Kitty D. Cantrell, is the ...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Di Vita, Frank Bronze: Heading for Cover [184033]3063 - Di Vita, Frank Bronze: Heading for Cover [184033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frank DiVita bronze sculpture of quail--"Heading for Cover", (9/18). Masterful piece, approx. 18" high.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,500.00 + 375.00BP) = 1,875.00
 
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Di Vita, Frank Cold-Painted Bronzes: Trout (3 Sculptures) [184017]3064 - Di Vita, Frank Cold-Painted Bronzes: Trout (3 Sculptures) [184017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three sculptures of trout by Frank Di Vita (1949-)--Brook, Rainbow, Brown trout. Cold-painted bronze, monofilament, and fibers on metal and wood base.
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Grieves, Bob American Primeval Bronze--Buffalo [184032]3065 - Grieves, Bob American Primeval Bronze--Buffalo [184032]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(American Primeval, Bronze--Buffalo 2/7) by Bob Grieves, an American sculptor (1922-2016). A striking, powerful sculpture of a Native hunter on horseb
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Start Price : 4,500.00 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Grieves, Bob Polychrome Bronze: In the Wilderness  [184041]3066 - Grieves, Bob Polychrome Bronze: In the Wilderness [184041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1985 In the Wilderness (6/12), bronze w/polychrome by Bob Grieves (1922-2016). Stunning detail of a mountain man and a Native American woman. Approx.
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Kratzer, Billy Bronze: Native Woman Holding Pot 1985 [184039]3067 - Kratzer, Billy Bronze: Native Woman Holding Pot 1985 [184039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze by Billy Kratzer of seated Native American woman holding pot, turquoise necklace. (3/20). Simply stylized sculpture. Approx. 16" high. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*****f for (325.00 + 71.50BP) = 396.50
 
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Lemon, David Bronze Bookend: Buffalo Hunter [184028]3068 - Lemon, David Bronze Bookend: Buffalo Hunter [184028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bronze bookend. Montana Buffalo Hunter by David Lemon. Approx. 6" high.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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