August 2023 Premier Auction 2023-08-13 Auction - 233 Price Results - Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals in AK - Page 6
Fred Machetanz "The Berry Pickers!" Original Oil on MasRolex President Day-Date Ref.18238 Diamond Dial c.1990104" Polar Bear Rug c.1967
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Anchorage, AK, United States
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August 2023 Premier Auction

Highlights of this 230 lot auction include a large format original Fred Machetanz oil painting, an extremely rare opportunity to bid on a complete collection of all 50 Fred Machetanz stone lithographs for which only a few complete sets as known to exist, A vintage 18k gold Rolex President day-date watch, an exceptional pre-act Polar Bear rug, a smattering of fine jewelry and watches including emeralds, diamonds, opals, gold nugget examples and more, mammoth tusks, ancient Megalodon shark teeth fossils, Alaska Native arts including several extremely fine spirit masks, cribbage boards, a 1930's baleen basket and more, an impressive collection of taxidermy, a fine grouping of top-quality Paelo-Eskimo artifacts, fine original art by numerous noted Alaskan artists to include Scott McDaniel, Byron Birdsall, Ellen Henne Goodale and Jon Van Zyle, a Tom Brady 1/1 signed helmet, slot machines, sculptures, and much more! Don't miss this opportunity to acquire these exceptional treasures, everything opens at $5. We hope you can join us for an unforgettable auction experience on August 13th!
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Rolex President Day-Date Ref.18238 Diamond Dial c.1990: An 18 karat gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date President wristwatch, reference 18238 circa 1990, accompanied by the original box, papers, and promotional accessories. The 36mm case features a black
0123: Rolex President Day-Date Ref.18238 Diamond Dial c.1990Est. $10,000-$12,000
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92" Alaskan Brown Bear Rug: A full size brown bear rug with raised head, open mouth, paws and claws. Rug is backed with brown fabric, trimmed with two lawyers of brown felt, and prepared by Ray's Taxidermy in Anchorage.
0124: 92" Alaskan Brown Bear RugEst. $1,500-$2,000
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10 ctw. Diamond White Gold Tennis Bracelet: A 10 carat diamond tennis bracelet in 10k white gold, featuring twenty-eight top-facing round diamonds (K-M color/brown, I1 clarity) set upon 105 side-facing diamonds (H-J color, I3 clarity),
0125: 10 ctw. Diamond White Gold Tennis BraceletEst. $1,500-$2,500
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104" Polar Bear Rug c.1967: An exceptionally hard-to-find pre Marine Mammal Act of 1972 full size polar bear rug with raised head, open mouth, paws and claws. Rug is backed with thick woven fabric, trimmed with two lawyers
0126: 104" Polar Bear Rug c.1967Est. $6,000-$8,000
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Exquisite 18k Emerald & Diamond Earrings, 12.4 ctw.: An absolutely stunning pair of natural emerald and diamond dangle hinge back earrings mounted in 18 karat white gold. The prong set emeralds, each weighing approximately 4 carats are of medium toned
0127: Exquisite 18k Emerald & Diamond Earrings, 12.4 ctw.Est. $6,500-$8,500
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76" Alaskan Black Bear Rug : A full size black bear rug with raised head, open mouth, paws and claws. The rug is backed with dark fabric, trimmed with one layer each of black and blue felt, and prepared for wall hanging with a
0128: 76" Alaskan Black Bear Rug Est. $400-$600
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14k Emerald & Diamond Pendant Necklace, 2.25 ctw.: A 14 karat yellow gold drop pendant featuring a central 1.75 carat very high quality emerald surrounded and accented with two dozen round full-cut diamonds (G-H color, SI1-I clarity, with most SI2),
0129: 14k Emerald & Diamond Pendant Necklace, 2.25 ctw.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Baleen Sailboats by Roger Silook & Harry Brown: Two well-executed baleen sailboats with gorgeous coloring by two renowned Alaska Native artists includes a single mast boat with stitching upon the base, and two bights resting on deck; signed on the
0130: Baleen Sailboats by Roger Silook & Harry BrownEst. $150-$250
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14K Australian Opal & Diamond Ring: A size 6 ring in 14 karat white gold featuring an approximately 5~ carat oval prong-set Australian opal, encircled with two dozen round diamonds (G-I color, S1 clarity) totaling 1 carat. Opal
0133: 14K Australian Opal & Diamond RingEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Massive 66" Alaskan Moose Antler Taxidermy Mount : A set of massive bul moose antlers, both with palms faded to a pleasing gray color; mounted upon an oak plaque with tan skull cover featuring braided trim. Measures approximately 66" x 41"
0135: Massive 66" Alaskan Moose Antler Taxidermy Mount Est. $800-$1,200
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Byron Birdsall Original Watercolor of Reflecting Trees: AÂ watercolor painting by the late Alaska artist Byron Birdsall (1937-2016). The semi-abstract work depicts a grove of spruce trees, reflected in the calm waters of a small lake or pond on a bright
0137: Byron Birdsall Original Watercolor of Reflecting TreesEst. $1,000-$1,500
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1.2 Carat Diamond Bracelet in Platinum: A double-row 6.5" tennis bracelet in 850 platinum featuring forty 2.00mm round diamonds with a total of 1.2 carats; clasp is spring ring and the bracelet weighs a total of 11.05 grams.
0138: 1.2 Carat Diamond Bracelet in PlatinumEst. $500-$700
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Todd Sherman Life-Size Bison Painting: A hand painted bison cut-out by Alaska artist Todd Sherman (b.1955), Professor of Art and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Emeritus, for the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The life-size piece is
0139: Todd Sherman Life-Size Bison PaintingEst. $800-$1,200
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18k Emerald & Diamond Earrings, 1.4 ctw. : A pair of 1.15 carat emerald earrings set in 18 karat yellow gold, each featuring an oval cut medium bluish-green emerald (type III clarity classification VS), surrounded by round, full-cut
0140: 18k Emerald & Diamond Earrings, 1.4 ctw. Est. $300-$500
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1940s Mills 50-Cent Bell Slot Machine : A 1940's vintage Pace 50-Cent Bell three-reel slot machine with star marked "49" on the side. Untested, it measures approximately 16" x 15" x 24.5" tall. Note: We define
0141: 1940s Mills 50-Cent Bell Slot Machine Est. $400-$600
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Laran Ghiglieri "Centennial" Bronze Eagle Sculpture: A limited edition bronze by fourth generation sculptor Laran R. Ghiglieri (American, b.1970), entitled "Centennial" depicts a majestic bald eagle with wings spread and talons prepared for
0142: Laran Ghiglieri "Centennial" Bronze Eagle SculptureEst. $2,000-$3,000
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4.8" Exotic Megalodon Shark Tooth Fossil: An exotic 10-15 million year old middle Miocene Megalodon (Otodus Megalodon) shark tooth fossil originating from West Java, Indonesia. The specimen displays a dark blue/black colored richly serrated
0143: 4.8" Exotic Megalodon Shark Tooth FossilEst. $600-$800
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Rie Muñoz 'Invitation' Serigraph: A serigraph by the late Alaskan artist Rie Muñoz (1921-2015) entitled 'Invitation'. The work depicts a harbor seal swimming among a school of six fish, with raven perched upon its back and
0145: Rie Muñoz 'Invitation' SerigraphEst. $400-$600
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Yup'ik Lidded Beach Grass Baskets w/ Tray : A group of four Yup'ik colorful polychrome beach grass basketry samples includes two baskets with coiled knobs, a tightly coiled lidded basket with a pair of side handles, and an oval
0146: Yup'ik Lidded Beach Grass Baskets w/ Tray Est. $250-$350