James King, Going Dancing

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James King
Diné (Navajo), 1951 - 2019
Going Dancing
oil on canvas
signed lower right: B'ee' Ditloo ©
13 1/4 x 17 3/8 in. (33.7 x 44.1 cm.), frame: 20 1/2 x 25 x 2 in. (52.1 x 63.5 x 5.1 cm.)

Private Collection, New Mexico

James King was based in Shiprock, New Mexico and became widely admired for oil paintings that “tell stories” of Navajo life, history, and resilience. He earned significant recognition on the Native art circuit, winning Best of Show at the Heard Museum in 2002 and Best of Category at the Santa Fe Indian Market and Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial in 2005.

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James King, Going Dancing

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Estimate $1,000-$2,000Feb 4, 2026, 11:30 AM EST

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NATIVE ARTS - Day One

Feb 04, 2026 11:30 AM EST

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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