September Premier Auction 2022-09-11 Auction - 228 Price Results - Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals in AK
Ellsworth Kelly' "Red-Orange Yellow Blue" Lithograph c.1970Large Baleen Basket c.1965-1968, att. Abe Simmonds1900 $20 Gold & Gold Nugget Pendant of Alaskan Interest
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Anchorage, AK, United States
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September Premier Auction

This fantastic sale, totaling 225 lots will be one to remember! Just a few of the many highlights in this auction include: A large collection of fine modern art with artists to include Ellsworth Kelly, Frank Stella, Helen Frankenthaler, and Victor Vasarely. A large collection of extremely scarce antique Alaskan historical objects, with many from the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, gold-rush era objects from SE Alaska & more. An early original Fred Machetanz painting. A large collection of Alaska Native carvings. Fine Baleen Baskets. Exquisite Colombian emeralds & other fine jewelry. Multiple gold nugget watches. Several scrimshaw walrus head mounts. A world-class Boone & Crockett Kodiak brown bear trophy. Early Haida silver cuffs. An oil painting by Albert Ernest Backus. Two factory sealed vintage Pokémon booster boxes. Early baseball tobacco cards. Fine Alaskan artwork. An Athabascan beaded baby belt and smoked hide jacket. And much more! Mark your calendars, this is a sale you do not want to miss! This auction will opened for bidding on Thursday, September 1st and will GO LIVE for online bidding in real-time on Sunday, September 11th at 10am AKDT (2pm EST).
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Large Whale Tooth Billiken: A very large billiken constructed from a whale tooth with extensive mineralization. Measures approximately 2.75" x 1.25" x 5.5" tall.
0002: Large Whale Tooth BillikenEst. US$250-US$350
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2 ct. Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Cross Pendant w/14K Chain: A naturalistic cross pendant with tree/branch designs containing approximately 2.00 carats of Colombian emeralds, mounted in 18 karat yellow gold and offered together with a 14 karat necklace
0005: 2 ct. Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Cross Pendant w/14K ChainEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Scrimshaw Walrus Head Mount - Apatiki Family: An Eskimo walrus head mount featuring fine scrimshaw to both tusks depicting arctic marine wildlife including whales, a walrus, and seals. The vintage piece is signed "ML Apatiki," and is mounted to
0006: Scrimshaw Walrus Head Mount - Apatiki FamilyEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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1900 $20 Gold & Gold Nugget Pendant of Alaskan Interest: A circa 1900 Liberty Head $20 gold coin pendant, mounted into a 14 karat yellow gold setting adorned in a plethora of natural Alaskan placer gold nuggets. The fine piece was created by was designed
0007: 1900 $20 Gold & Gold Nugget Pendant of Alaskan InterestEst. US$2,500-US$3,500
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Relief Carved 22" Walrus Tusk: A full length walrus tusk featuring relief carvings of numerous arctic game animals to include seals, walruses, and whales. Measures approximately 22" x 2.5" x 1.5".
0009: Relief Carved 22" Walrus TuskEst. US$600-US$800
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22" Fossilized Walrus Oosik: A large walrus oosik (penile bone), measuring approximately 22" long. The fossilized specimen exhibits rich colors from untold years of mineralization and is accompanied by a custom fitting stand and
0010: 22" Fossilized Walrus OosikEst. US$200-US$300
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Byron Birdsall "Macao Sampams" Watercolor Painting: An original watercolor by Byron Birdsall (American, 1937-2016). Birdsall often painted scenes from his travels, this one was observed during a trip to the locality in 1972. The piece is signed at the
0011: Byron Birdsall "Macao Sampams" Watercolor PaintingEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Scrimshaw Walrus Head Mount by Merlin Koonooka: A complete walrus head mount featuring extensive scrimshaw to both tusks by the St. Laurence Yup'ik artist, Merlin Koonooka (b.1939~). One tusk features scrimshaw depicting a whale hunt, the other
0012: Scrimshaw Walrus Head Mount by Merlin KoonookaEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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10k Gold & Nugget Ram Head Ring w/Ruby Eyes: A large 10 karat yellow gold ring, adorned with natural placer gold nuggets and a gold ram head center with ruby eyes. Size 13, weighs 13.53 grams.
0015: 10k Gold & Nugget Ram Head Ring w/Ruby EyesEst. US$400-US$600
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Ellsworth Kelly' "Red-Orange Yellow Blue" Lithograph c.1970: A lithograph on Arjomari paper c.1970 by Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015). Numbered 70/75 at lower left and signed at lower right. The piece remains extremely well-preserved with bright colors.
0016: Ellsworth Kelly' "Red-Orange Yellow Blue" Lithograph c.1970Est. US$8,000-US$12,000
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1.30 ct. Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Ring w/Diamonds: A Colombian emerald ring containing a stone with estimated weight of 1.30-1.35 carats, set in 18 karat yellow gold and accented by ten small diamonds. Size 10, weighs 7.33 grams. This item was
0017: 1.30 ct. Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Ring w/DiamondsEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Large Baleen Basket c.1965-1968, att. Abe Simmonds: A museum-quality baleen basket with quill accents and full-bodied detailed scrimshaw walrus topper carved from walrus tusk. Purchased in Fairbanks in 1967 from the A-67 Gift Shop. Strongly attributed
0018: Large Baleen Basket c.1965-1968, att. Abe SimmondsEst. US$3,000-US$4,000
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Frank Stella "Union" A/P Lithograph & Screenprint c.1974: A color lithograph and screenprint on 300-gram Arches paper by Frank Stella (American, b.1936) circa 1974. Signed and numbered A.P. XI at lower right. Remains well preserved with bright colors,
0019: Frank Stella "Union" A/P Lithograph & Screenprint c.1974Est. US$2,500-US$3,500
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Athabascan Baby Belt By Yvonne John c.1963: A very fine Athabascan baby belt circa 1963. The striking work is crafted from smoked moose hide and adorned with extremely fine floral beadwork, beaver fur, and bone dangles. Measures approximately
0020: Athabascan Baby Belt By Yvonne John c.1963Est. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Massive 27.5" Walrus Oosik by Joseph Slwooko: A monumental walrus oosik featuring large carved walrus tusk figural end caps of a walrus and polar bear by the late Yup'ik artist, Joseph Slwooko (1952-2017). At approximately 27.5" long x 2.5" x 4"
0023: Massive 27.5" Walrus Oosik by Joseph SlwookoEst. US$400-US$600
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Argillite Totem Pole Carving by Pat McGuire: A fine argillite totem carved by the late Skidegate born Haida-Gwaii artist, Pat McGuire (1943-1970), during the final year of his short life. Measures approximately 1.25" x 1.25" x 4.5" tall.
0024: Argillite Totem Pole Carving by Pat McGuireEst. US$400-US$600