Darsky Collection Old & New World Treasures 2019-11-09 Auction - 253 Price Results - Merkel's Auction Specialists, Inc. in MI - Page 6
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Original 1945 Pablo Picasso "Femme Debout"  Bronze#8/10Superb Monica Silva Santo Domingo Storage Jar 1920-19251920 Hopi Bowl Nameyo / Lesou
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Chelsea, MI, United States
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Darsky Collection Old & New World Treasures

Select contents from 50+ year antique & ancient artifacts Collection of Benjamin Darsky PHD University of Michigan professor who founded the Department of Sociology in 1950 for the U of M. The items listed are just the beginning of this large collection. His wife, Anna was a Holocaust survivor and a truly magnificent human being always supportive at Benjamin?s side for decades of adventures and acquisitions. Collection includes: Ancient Near East Artifacts from Early & Middle Bronze I & II Periods, Iron Age, Canaanite, Egypto-Phonenician and others. Outstanding American Indian(Southwest Pueblo Pottery) Collection including Santo Domingo, Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Hopi, Acoma, Anasazi, Chaco, Tularosa, Laguna and others..., American Indian(Northwest Coast) Artifacts mostly by Lelooska. There is also additional antique Judaica, Rare books, prints, fine artwork and decorative items. The Darsky home In Ann Arbor was adorned and laid out with impeccable taste. From 4000 BCE to 20th century artifacts. Truly one of the most diverse collections assembled in the Mid West. A charming home set up as a intimate museum.
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Chief: Chief's Head Crown, Abalone Shell, Carved & Painted Alder Wood by Lelooska. 6.5 in. H x 6 in. W. This was purchased 1968 for $75 from Lelooska. Others have been valued at $1800 in 1982 according to
0114: ChiefEst. $1,500-$2,500
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Moon Mask, Carved & Painted Wood by Lelooska: Moon Mask, Carved & Painted Wood by Lelooska. 23 in. diameter. This was purchased in 1969 for $150. Dr. Darsky has valued this from Patty Fawn's moon mask pieces in the eary 80s ranging $2400-$2850.
0116: Moon Mask, Carved & Painted Wood by LelooskaEst. $2,500-$3,500
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2 Shaman Rattles, Carved & Painted c. 1920-1930: 2 Shaman Rattles, Carved & Painted c. 1920-1930. These Two Norther west Coast rattles were purchased 1/5/1980 from Quintana's Indian Arts & Crafts Seattle Washington. Original Receipt of purchase
0117A: 2 Shaman Rattles, Carved & Painted c. 1920-1930Est. $1,000-$1,500
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c. 1890 American Indian Yokuts Basket: c. 1890-American Indian Yokuts Basket measuring 4 in. High x 8 in. Diameter. Lovely Design and Condition. See attached photos as evidence of condition and details.
0118: c. 1890 American Indian Yokuts BasketEst. $800-$1,000
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Korean Brown Brush Pot, Porcelain Yi Dynasty: Korean Brown Brush Pot, Porcelain Yi Dynasty. This bowl has a brown glaze with dark brown or black splashy over glaze. Has stamp of Havermeyer collection. 7 in. H x 7 in. diam. This came from the
0125: Korean Brown Brush Pot, Porcelain Yi DynastyEst. $1,000-$2,000
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