Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

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We sincerely hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

This auction marks the best material we've offered in a hot August sale in many years. The variety is outstanding, as is the quality of goods offered.

A glimpse at the many categories: Native American turquoise and silver jewelry, including the best squash blossom necklace we've ever seen, baskets, Kachinas, and rugs; California token collection; Fauver American and foreign counters and tokens; rare whiskey bottles; Masonic California token; beautiful drugstore carved wood frontispiece; Nevada rare documents; major pinback collection; baseball and boxing collectibles; gold specimens including some from the Goodshaw Mine at Bodie; American and foreign medals; Victorian furniture; fantastic array of western Art; original Buffalo Bill/Pawnee Bill posters; Large ore cars and incline cars from a major Nevada City mine; Dynamite and candle boxes; American souvenir plate collection (c1900-1920); music collectibles; toys and toy trains; postcard collections, directories, maps; railroad pass collection and references; antique firearms; badges; mining & railroad stocks; US coins; token dies; a rockshop section, mining artifacts and much more.

There is truly something for everybody!

Don't forget us when its time to sell. We average about 5000 registered bidders per sale, probably the most in America for an Americana sale! With buyers all over the globe, we get to everybody. We are always after great collections! ~Fred Holabird~

Auction Schedule

Day 1, August 27th, 2020:
Art (1001-1093)
Native Americana (1094-1325)
General Americana Part I (1326-1595)
Sports (1596-1604)
Toys (1605-1651)

Day 2, August 28th, 2020:
Philatelic - Postal History (2000-2087)
General Americana Part II (2088-2599)
Firearms & Weapons(2600-2624)

Day 3, August 29th, 2020:
Stocks & Bonds (3000-3125)
Numismatics (3126-3416)
Tokens (3417-3634)

Day 4, August 30th, 2020:
Minerals (4000-4042)
Mining (4043-4320)
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART I (4321-4611)

Day 5, August 31st, 2020:
Bargains & Dealer Specials PART II (5000-5641)

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Women-Themed Vintage Matted Fine Art Prints (5)  (118919)1051 - Women-Themed Vintage Matted Fine Art Prints (5) (118919)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of five matted vintage fine art prints of women. Includes Anne Elizabeth Cholmley, later Lady Mulgrave 12 x 14 1/2 in. matted art print of paintin
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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French Tapestry, Petrarque Et Laure  (121255)1052 - French Tapestry, Petrarque Et Laure (121255)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tapestry depicts Petrarch, and his muse, Laura. She was a married woman from Avignon he loved or carried as some romantic ideal for years. 58" ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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French Tapestry, The Entertainers  (121256)1053 - French Tapestry, The Entertainers (121256)
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French Jacquard tapestry depicts dancer and musician entertaining the royalty. 56" x 38". Very good condition. Date: c. early 1900'...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Japanese Silk Tapestry  (121254)1054 - Japanese Silk Tapestry (121254)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made in France on Jacquard, vintage tapestry of three Geishas dressing and preening. 50" x 36". Good Condition. Date: c. mid-1800-1900&#...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Wall Hanging, Tiger with Goat  (102101)1055 - Wall Hanging, Tiger with Goat (102101)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is a really nice item, It is set up to have a rod along the top edge, and be hung on the wall !! It has a beige border, with burgundy back round
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 280.00 - 600.00
 
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN1056 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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LOT WITHDRAWN Date: Country if not USA: State: Italy City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 4.00
 
 
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Mexican Rugs  (121487)1057 - Mexican Rugs (121487)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Mexican weaving, gray, red, pink, white. 51" x 28", used condition. 2) Mexican rug, Greens, pink, white. 72" x 52", edge wear...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8*****H for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Desert Scene Area Rug  (122721)1058 - Desert Scene Area Rug (122721)
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A 6'x 3'beautifully loop weave area rug. This is a desert scene done in earth tones, with a blue sky. Piece does have some staining, that sh...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Tapestry - Vintage!  (109485)1059 - Tapestry - Vintage! (109485)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage 1930 tapestry is approx. 57"x18.5", has some fading, please inspect. Allegorical scene with woman dancing in center. Date: c1930...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Titanic Decorative Wall Hanging  (119986)1060 - Titanic Decorative Wall Hanging (119986)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Titanic decorative wall hanging. It measures 24"x 16", is made of wood and is brightly painted. It give statistics of the ill fated ship...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to v**********r for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Turkish/Afghan  Double Sided Wool Woven Saddle Bag  (122302)1061 - Turkish/Afghan Double Sided Wool Woven Saddle Bag (122302)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare piece. Beautiful vibrant colors, burgundy, blue, white, black, intricate detail. Woven loops at center flaps to secure contents of bags. Each sid
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Cameroon Antique Wood Fertility Statue with Urn, Hand-Carved from One Tree  (102123)1062 - Cameroon Antique Wood Fertility Statue with Urn, Hand-Carved from One Tree (102123)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique Wood, Hand Carved Statue, believed to be a medicine man, Shaman, or witch doctor performing a fertility ritual. 1920s or earlier. Carved from
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to H*******7 for (600.00 + 132.00BP) = 732.00
 
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African Congo Masks and Wall Hangings  (121558)1063 - African Congo Masks and Wall Hangings (121558)
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This is a collection of two masks, both are wood: the first is a male Songye Kifwebe mask with striations of the Congo; the second mask is bi-colored
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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African Mask Wall Hanging  (120026)1064 - African Mask Wall Hanging (120026)
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This mask hanging measures about 40"x 5", is carved from wood and appears to be meticulously hand painted. There are nail hanging holes, b...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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American Indian Pottery Figures (3)  (121754)1065 - American Indian Pottery Figures (3) (121754)
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Three pottery figures depicting three American Indians. The Warrior stands 12" and holds a war shield, the Indian woman stands about 10" ...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Native American Bronze Figure  (82908)1066 - Native American Bronze Figure (82908)
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Small Native American woman bronze figure crouched and looking at a pot on a fire. 6.5" long, 4.5" high, 3" wide. The piece may have ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Limited Edition Gold Vermeil Double Eagle Sculpture  (120646)1067 - Limited Edition Gold Vermeil Double Eagle Sculpture (120646)
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This double eagle sculpture, created by Gunther R. Granget, "Freedom and Justice Soaring," is presented by Calhoun's Collectors Societ...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to B******g for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Pewter American Indian Figures (3)  (120640)1068 - Pewter American Indian Figures (3) (120640)
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Three pewter figurines of American Indians presented by Chilmark Fine Pewter. Figures include: “Listening for Hooves-Arikara," by Michael...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*******9 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Pewter American Indian Statuettes by Chilmark  (3)  (120638)1069 - Pewter American Indian Statuettes by Chilmark (3) (120638)
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Three statues of Native American figures presented by Chilmark Fine Pewter. Statues are pewter on a wooden base. Included are: "Crow Scout,&quo...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*******9 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Pewter and Wood Native American Statuettes (3 pieces)  (118999)1070 - Pewter and Wood Native American Statuettes (3 pieces) (118999)
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Trio of pewter statues with wooden bases, of American Indians, presented by Chilmark Fine Pewter. Figures include: "Crow Scout," 1974, art...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*****0 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Pewter Christmas Themed Chilmark Statues (2)  (120639)1071 - Pewter Christmas Themed Chilmark Statues (2) (120639)
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Two statues of Christmas themed Civil War scenes presented by Chilmark Fine Pewter. Statues are pewter on a wooden base, with pewter name plates. Incl
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Start Price : 87.50 | Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Pewter Civil War Figures (2)  (118998)1072 - Pewter Civil War Figures (2) (118998)
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Two statues of Civil War scenes presented by Chilmark Fine Pewter. Statues are pewter on a wooden base, with pewter name plates. Included are: "...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 0.00BP) = 80.00
 
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Pewter Cowboy and American Indian Statuettes (2)  (120644)1073 - Pewter Cowboy and American Indian Statuettes (2) (120644)
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Humorous meets Dramatic in this numbered limited edition pair of pewter statues of a cowboy and American Indian, presented by Chilmark Fine Pewter. Th
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Start Price : 87.50 | Estimate : 175.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pewter Mini Native American Statues (4)  (120648)1074 - Pewter Mini Native American Statues (4) (120648)
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Four miniature statues of Native Americans in different costumes and scenes, presented by Chilmark Fine Pewter. The artist, Donald Polland, is known f
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Start Price : 87.50 | Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Pewter Miniature Civil War Era Figurines (3)  (120647)1075 - Pewter Miniature Civil War Era Figurines (3) (120647)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three miniature statues of 19th century Civil War soldiers and a cowboy, presented by Chilmark Fine Pewter. The figures, which have a lot of character
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Pewter Native American Figurines by Chilmark (3)  (120643)1076 - Pewter Native American Figurines by Chilmark (3) (120643)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three statues depicting exciting Native American scenes by Chilmark Fine Pewter. These are miniature pewter figures on wooden bases. The trio includes
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pewter Native American Sculptures by Chilmark (2)  (120637)1077 - Pewter Native American Sculptures by Chilmark (2) (120637)
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Two statues of Native American figures presented by Chilmark Fine Pewter. These finely detailed sculptures are copper coated pewter on a dark marble b
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Start Price : 87.50 | Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Pewter Native American Statue Pair (Fine Multi Media)  (120642)1078 - Pewter Native American Statue Pair (Fine Multi Media) (120642)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two colorfully painted multi media Chilmark Fine Pewter statuettes of Native Americans. Pair includes: "Running Wolf," an American Indian ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******o for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Pewter Statues of Civil War Union Generals (2)  (120649)1079 - Pewter Statues of Civil War Union Generals (2) (120649)
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Two pewter statues of Civil War Union generals, one who became the 18th U.S. president, by Chilmark Fine Pewter. Figures have gold accents and pewter
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Pewter Statues of Native Americans and Eagles (3)  (120641)1080 - Pewter Statues of Native Americans and Eagles (3) (120641)
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Three Chilmark Fine Pewter Figurines with wooden bases, of Native Americans with eagles. Set includes: "Eagle Dancer," by Donald Polland, ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Pewter Statues of Native Americans on Horseback (2)  (120645)1081 - Pewter Statues of Native Americans on Horseback (2) (120645)
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Two Chilmark Fine Pewter statuettes of Native Americans on galloping horses. Includes: "Crazy Horse," signed by artist, Don Polland, 1991,...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*******9 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Robert Caples' Town House Reno Advertising Piece  (120873)1082 - Robert Caples' Town House Reno Advertising Piece (120873)
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A 1930's advertising piece by Nevada artist Robert Cole Caples (1908-1979). This whimsical piece measures 13.5"x 17.5" and is in very ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Ballerina Dry Point Etching on Wove Paper  (120871)1083 - Ballerina Dry Point Etching on Wove Paper (120871)
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Original etching is by Louis Kronberg (1872-1964) and tatled "Ballerina." Depicts Mademoiselle Cebron of Paris. Printed on wove paper, it ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b**********7 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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L'ame du Tarot de Theleme by Sebastian Matta  (121481)1084 - L'ame du Tarot de Theleme by Sebastian Matta (121481)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This portfolio of five aquatint etchings: L'ame du Tarot de Theleme, 1994. 26" × 19.5", frame to: 29" x 23". Edition no...
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Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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19th Century Style Frames (4)  (120912)1085 - 19th Century Style Frames (4) (120912)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A set of four 16"x 14" picture frames in an 19th century style. They have glass and a couple have old mining photos that are likely reprod...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Art History Books-Russia, Germany, Yugoslovia  (100075)1086 - Art History Books-Russia, Germany, Yugoslovia (100075)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx 20 hard and softcover art history books Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance: Ben-Tcahvtchavadze collection of Ontario,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****3 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Early America Engravings (4)  (118921)1087 - Early America Engravings (4) (118921)
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Four black and white engravings of scenes from early America. Matted, 24 x 15 3/4 in. New Jersey Coast Atlas black and white engraving of W.C. Hamilto
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****0 for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Leroy Neiman Signed Original Etching  (120872)1088 - Leroy Neiman Signed Original Etching (120872)
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LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012) original etching "Village in the Valley" pencil signed. Piece measures with frame, 19.5"x 19.5" and has...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Lithograph Print By Rudolph Carl Gorman  (121577)1089 - Lithograph Print By Rudolph Carl Gorman (121577)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorgeous signed and numbered lithograph of "Su-Sho-Bah", signed 1980, No. 12/100. Rudolph Carl Gorman was born in Chinle, Arizona. His mot...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to v**********r for (500.00 + 110.00BP) = 610.00
 
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Ship Photos, Lithographs and Drawings  (120850)1090 - Ship Photos, Lithographs and Drawings (120850)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nice collection of five photos and drawings of sailing ships from the 19th century. They are in various sizes and frames. Would be great for display
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Turquoise and Coral Encrusted Mule Deer Skull  (93145)1091 - Turquoise and Coral Encrusted Mule Deer Skull (93145)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven point deer rack has been decorated with coral and turquoise, and marked with black footprints along the jawbone. Thirty inches wide, this was a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Victorian Style Gilt Frame  (121582)1092 - Victorian Style Gilt Frame (121582)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful vintage Victorian era picture frame. It measures 27"x 24" and appears to be in good condition, ready to mount your favorite ma...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Women in Offices Pencil Drawings (2)  (110440)1093 - Women in Offices Pencil Drawings (2) (110440)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Woman secretary listening to man, pencil. 9.5" x 7.5". 2) Pencil drawing of man chatting up woman at desk, 10" x 10". Date:...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Sculpture Native Alaskan  (83541)1094 - Sculpture Native Alaskan (83541)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made of soapstone, tribal signature & numbered E91109. Inuit art refers to artwork produced by Inuit people, that is, the people of the Arctic p...
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Estimate : 280.00 - 600.00
Sold to H*******7 for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Sculpture of Polar Bear  (83544)1095 - Sculpture of Polar Bear (83544)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed sculpture in syllabic, tribal writing. Made of greenstone. Smooth to the touch. Polar bear with cub below it. 7" x 4.75". 3 lbs. D...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to H*******7 for (40.00 + 8.80BP) = 48.80
 
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Sculpture of Two Seals (Native Alaskan)  (83539)1096 - Sculpture of Two Seals (Native Alaskan) (83539)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful sculpture made of black steatite. 2 seals appear to be resting on the ice above the exit hole in the ice(?) This is hand carved, signed &a...
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Estimate : 280.00 - 630.00
Sold to H*******7 for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Monument Valley, Johnny Yazzie Painting  (120812)1097 - Monument Valley, Johnny Yazzie Painting (120812)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Monument Valley, an acrylic painting by J. Yazzie, 24" x 36", framed 32" x 44". Johnny Yazzie is Navajo and lives in Arizona and...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Pueblo in Snow by J. Yazzie  (120811)1098 - Pueblo in Snow by J. Yazzie (120811)
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Beautiful J. Yazzie Acrylic painting, 24" x 36", framed 33" X 45". Pueblo scene in snow, with two separate figures walking. ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8***9 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Buffalo in Snow by Guy Nez Jr.  (120813)1099 - Buffalo in Snow by Guy Nez Jr. (120813)
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Guy Nez, Jr acrylic painting of buffalo, 24" x 48", linen liner, framed, 31" x 56". Guy Nez Jr. is a Navajo Indian born in a ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to r***6 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Begay Silkscreens (3)  (120901)1100 - Begay Silkscreens (3) (120901)
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Two silk screens by renowned Navajo artist Harrison Begay. Each piece measures 10"x 12". With cardboard matte, they measure 17"x 15&q...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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