June 2023 Premier Auction 2023-06-11 Auction - 238 Price Results - Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals in AK
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Anchorage, AK, United States
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June 2023 Premier Auction

Highlights of this over 235 lot sale include original artworks by Fred Machetanz as well as over one dozen of his stone lithographs, paintings by Sydney Laurence, Jules Dahglaer, Rie Munoz, David Mollet, Harvey & Ellen Goodale, and others, high-end Breitling watches, exquisite fine jewelry with opals and Alaskan gold nuggets, baleen and grass baskets, antique orthodox icons, taxidermy including a Jonas Brothers Brown Bear rug, a full body Cinnamon Black Bear, a trophy size king salmon and more, a massive English sterling silver platter c.1820, a rare set of Sterling flatware, and enameled silver objects, Inuit sculptures, ancient Megalodon teeth, important antique carousel horses, and much more! Don't miss this opportunity to acquire these exceptional treasures, everything opens at $5 and will be sold without reserve to the highest bidder. We hope you can join us for an unforgettable auction experience on June 11th!
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Nunivak Yup'ik Spirit Wheel - Harry Shavings: A Nunivak Island carved and polychrome painted spirit wheel by the late Yup'ik artist Harry Shavings (1909-1989). This large example, dated circa January of 1983, features a central loon and fox form
0004: Nunivak Yup'ik Spirit Wheel - Harry ShavingsEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Walrus Tusk & Baleen Helicopter - Al Kaloke: A hand-carved walrus tusk Jet Ranger helicopter model with inlaid baleen features and rotor blades by the late Iñupiaq artist Alfred (Al) Kaloke (1951-2014). This whimsical carving is mounted to
0005: Walrus Tusk & Baleen Helicopter - Al KalokeEst. $400-$600
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Marianne Wieland Alaskan Landscape Oil Painting: An original en plein air oil on canvas board by the Alaskan artist Marianne Wieland (20th/21st Century). The image depicts a mid-summer Alaskan landscape with triumphant mountains in the background
0006: Marianne Wieland Alaskan Landscape Oil PaintingEst. $300-$500
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Iñupiaq Baleen Basket - Carl E. Hank: A woven whale baleen basket with carved walrus tusk finial in the form of a walrus by the Iñupiaq artist Carl E. Hank (b.1982). Measures approximately 1.75" in diameter and 1.75" tall. Signed on
0008: Iñupiaq Baleen Basket - Carl E. HankEst. $300-$500
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Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Display of Grizzly Bears: A striking scrimshaw display mounted in hardwood featuring two sections of laterally bisected walrus tusk adorned with scrimshaw scenes of grizzly bears, plus a central medallion with landscape
0009: Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Display of Grizzly BearsEst. $300-$500
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Polychrome Hooper Bay Yup'ik Beach Grass Basket: A Yup'ik coiled beach grass basket with very tight weaving originating from the Hooper Bay region, the body with colorful naturally dyed accents. Measures approximately 5" x 5.5" tall.
0011: Polychrome Hooper Bay Yup'ik Beach Grass BasketEst. $100-$150
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Carved Walrus Tusk Seal - Roger Silook: A hand-carved walrus tusk sculpture in the form of a seal with scrimshaw features by the late Yup'ik artist Roger Silook (1923-2004). Measures approximately 4.5" x 1.75" x 1.25" tall.
0012: Carved Walrus Tusk Seal - Roger SilookEst. $100-$150
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C. Alan Johnson Ceramic Figurines: Two ceramic sculptures of Alaska Native peoples by the late Alaskan artist C. Alan "Bud" Johnson (1926-2013). The works depict a seal hunter with spear and a boy with puppy, with respective dates of
0014: C. Alan Johnson Ceramic FigurinesEst. $200-$300
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Fred Machetanz "Hitting the Stride!" Oil Painting: An original painting on masonite c.1988 by the great late Alaskan artist, Fred Machetanz (1908-2002) entitled 'Hitting the Stride!' The work depicts seven dogs, all nose down, as they work together
0015: Fred Machetanz "Hitting the Stride!" Oil PaintingEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Walrus Tusk Halibut - Kyle Pungowiyi: A hand-carved walrus tusk halibut with baleen eyes, mounted via a baleen rod upon a tusk base by the contemporary Yup'ik artist Kyle Pungowiyi of Savoonga, Alaska. Measures approximately 4" x 2" x
0016: Walrus Tusk Halibut - Kyle PungowiyiEst. $150-$250
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Antique Tlingit Spruce Root Berry Basket: A sizable antique Tlingit spruce root berry basket circa 1920~ with flared top and Greek key geometric designs, accompanied by a purchase note circa the mid 1980's. Exhibits a few cracks near the rim
0017: Antique Tlingit Spruce Root Berry BasketEst. $300-$500
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Gary Kremen Oil Painting of Mountain Summit: An original painting by the late Alaska Artist Gary Kremen (1949-2001), depicting a mountain summit encircled by clouds and mist, partially illuminated left from a break in the cloud cover. Signed by
0018: Gary Kremen Oil Painting of Mountain SummitEst. $200-$400
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15" Athabascan Polychrome Willow Root Tray: A sizable Athabascan willow root tray with polychromatic floral designs circa the third or fourth quarter of the 20th century. The front exhibits some sun fading, with the original vibrant colors
0019: 15" Athabascan Polychrome Willow Root TrayEst. $400-$600
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Athabascan Smoked Moose Hide Beaded Rifle Case: A handmade Athabascan smoked moose hide rifle scabbard with colorful floral beadwork, circa the fourth quarter of the 20th century. Measures approximately 54" long.
0020: Athabascan Smoked Moose Hide Beaded Rifle CaseEst. $150-$250
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13" Athabascan Polychrome Willow Root Tray: A medium-sized Athabascan willow root tray with polychromatic star and geometric designs circa the third or fourth quarter of the 20th century. The front exhibits very minimal sun fading, with the
0022: 13" Athabascan Polychrome Willow Root TrayEst. $600-$800
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Walrus Tusk Walrus Carving - Charlie Iyapana: A walrus tusk carving of a prominent bull walrus by the late Iñupiaq artist Charlie Iyapana (1925-2014). Measures approximately 3" x 2" x 2" tall.
0023: Walrus Tusk Walrus Carving - Charlie IyapanaEst. $100-$150
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Early Yup'ik Walrus Tusk Seal Carvings: A pair of early Yup'ik carved walrus tusk seals, likely King Island, circa the 1930's/1940's. Each exhibits minimalist scrimshaw details, accentuating their folksy appeal. The largest measures
0025: Early Yup'ik Walrus Tusk Seal CarvingsEst. $150-$250
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Australian Black Opal Doublets, 25.4 Ctw.: Two Australian black opal doublet cabochons exhibiting an incredible range of bold colors. The larger example, measuring 25.5mm x 20mm x 3.5mm thick, weighs 14.45 carats, the other weighs 10.95
0026: Australian Black Opal Doublets, 25.4 Ctw.Est. $800-$1,200
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Mid-Century Eskimo Walrus Tusk Polar Bears: A trio of handsome carved walrus tusk polar bears, all likely King Island, circa the 1950's-1960's. The largest measures approximately 3" x 1.25" x 2.5" tall.
0027: Mid-Century Eskimo Walrus Tusk Polar BearsEst. $200-$300