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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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Lemon, David Bronze: Catch'n a Ride [184046]3069 - Lemon, David Bronze: Catch'n a Ride [184046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Catch'n a Ride (6/20) bronze cowboy w/ lasso. David Lemon (1945-). Approx. 36" x 25".
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Estimate : 2,600.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Lemon, David Cold-Painted, Cast Bronze: Silent Witness [184030]3070 - Lemon, David Cold-Painted, Cast Bronze: Silent Witness [184030]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
David Lemon--Silent Witness (21/80), cast bronze with cold painted color. Lemon's studies of the American experience speak proudly and passionat...
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Estimate : 2,400.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to r**4 for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Lemon, David Polychrome Bronze: Cheyenne Courtship [184047]3071 - Lemon, David Polychrome Bronze: Cheyenne Courtship [184047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cheyenne Courtship (4/40) by David Lemon (1945-). Polychromed Bronze, 31" high.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to r**4 for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Lemon, David Polychrome Bronze: Griz [184058]3072 - Lemon, David Polychrome Bronze: Griz [184058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Griz (wearing a Hudson Bay blanket) 17/30, depicts an 1800's mountain man who has happened upon bear tracks! Polychrome bronze by David Lemon. 1...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Lemon, David Polychrome Bronze: Minnitarre Maiden 1991 [184057]3073 - Lemon, David Polychrome Bronze: Minnitarre Maiden 1991 [184057]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Minnitarre Maiden, polychromed bronze 4/30, by David Lemon. Beautifully dressed woman holding a painted buffalo hide. 30" x 21" x 12"...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to r**4 for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Lemon, David Polychromed Bronze: Cry on the Wind [184086]3074 - Lemon, David Polychromed Bronze: Cry on the Wind [184086]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Polychromed bronze sculpture, 6/20--"Cry on the Wind" by David Lemon (1945-). David Lemon, a member of the Gallup New Mexico Indian Artist...
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Start Price : 3,500.00 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
 
 
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Lemon, David Polychromed Bronze: Minnitarre Warrior [184056]3075 - Lemon, David Polychromed Bronze: Minnitarre Warrior [184056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Polychromed bronze Minnitarre Warrior (3/30) by David Lemon. Young warrior holds a spear with a large knife and a gunstock war club at his side. 30&...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to r**4 for (3,000.00 + 750.00BP) = 3,750.00
 
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Lemon, David Sculpture: Sioux Indian [184026]3076 - Lemon, David Sculpture: Sioux Indian [184026]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sioux Indian Ennis, Montana. by David Lemon. approx. 6" high, bookend. Lemon is an American Postwar & Contemporary sculptor who was born i...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Melton / Blake Bronze: Faded Romance [184087]3077 - Melton / Blake Bronze: Faded Romance [184087]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1982 Collaborators, Gil Melton and Buckeye Blake --Faded Romance, bronze, (9/12) Texas. Approx. 16” x 64”. This bronze is the fines
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to i********h.. for (10,500.00 + 2,625.00BP) = 13,125.00
 
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Melton, Gil (Levi Hawk) Steel Sculpture: Rugman [184051]3078 - Melton, Gil (Levi Hawk) Steel Sculpture: Rugman [184051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gil "Levi Hawk" Melton created this impressive sculpture of Rugman (7/24). Interesting piece because the man "is" the rug--seen ...
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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