BOSTON – Skinner Inc. will host an auction of European Furniture and Decorative Arts on Oct 6 in its Boston gallery. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding as Skinner sells an array of silver, Continental porcelain, glass, statuary, clocks, paintings and prints, lighting, rugs, textiles and antique furniture. The collection of renowned actor, director, and master teacher Michael Howard will also be offered during the 900-lot auction, which begins at 10 a.m. EDT.

The silver session features nearly 450 lots, with a broad range of flatware and hollow ware from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Central and South America. The bidding begins with British silver, and features two assembled Paul Storr covered tureens with unicorn finials (lot 40, estimated between $5,000 and $7,000).

Continental silver follows with highlights that include a large sterling silver compote with pendant grape clusters by Georg Jensen (lot 144, $9,000 to $12,000), as well as several Georg Jensen flatware sets including one in the Cactus pattern (lot 137, $10,000 to $15,000) and another in the Acorn pattern (lot 159, $3,000 to $4,000).

Offerings by American makers are particularly strong. An early 20th century Gorham presentation sterling silver punch bowl service (lot 300, $30,000 to $50,000) offers a fine example of Gorham design and craftsmanship. The punch bowl is lightly hammered and cast with grape and vine decoration. The tray and 12 cup holders bear a similar decorative motif, including grapes, oak leaves and acorns.

Highlights from Tiffany & Co. include four Chrysanthemum pattern sterling silver candlesticks (lot 310, $18,000 to $22,000) and a Persian-style sterling silver coffee service (lot 333, $6,000 to $8,000), both from the early 20th century. Several lots of silver designed by Elsa Perretti are expected to generate interest, including a sterling silver covered tureen and underplate (lot 151, $4,000 to $6,000) and a pair of Bone pattern sterling silver candlesticks (lot 153, $2,000 to $4,000).

The final lot of the session is a patinated .999 silver and bronze figure of an eagle, entitled Freedom, by contemporary American sculptor Steve Retzlaff (lot 442, $8,000 to $12,000). The sculpture stands 30 inches tall and the silver content amounts to nearly 700 troy ounces.

The sale will also feature approximately 50 lots of collectibles associated with theater from the personal collection of Michael Howard. Howard is a renowned actor, director and teacher of the dramatic arts, having taught at the Julliard School, Yale School of Drama, American Conservatory Theatre, and most notably at his own studio. Citing his master teacher, Lee Strasberg, as a major influence not only professionally but also as a collector, Howard has been actively collecting since his career started more than 60 years ago.

Much of the Michael Howard collection relates to Shakespearean characters and the actors who played them. Examples include a painting of Edwin Booth as Iago by Thomas Hicks (lot 509, $4,000 to $6,000) and three Chinese reverse paintings on glass illustrating scenes from The Winter’s Tale, The Tempest and Hamlet (lots 531-533, each $3,000 to $5,000).

Nineteenth century English actors and actresses are represented in paintings, needlework samplers, porcelain and pottery objects, and tinsel prints. The Commedia dell’Arte is represented in several lots including a collection highlight: a large needlework piece portraying an early stage production, complete with the characters Harlequin, Il Dottore and Scaramouche (lot 544, $4,000 to $6,000).

English pieces of note include a William IV amboyna and yew wood writing table (lot 746, $8,000 to $12,000), a Regency mahogany drum table (lot 792, $2,000 to $4,000), and a George III parcel-gilt and caned bergere (lot 829, $4,000 to $6,000).

The variety of Continental furniture is demonstrated by two case pieces. The first, a fine 18th century Dutch walnut armoire (lot 574, $15,000 to $25,000) is marquetry-inlaid throughout. The second, a brass- and alabaster-mounted mahogany veneer secretaire abattant (lot 606, $5,000 to $7,000) features burl- and string-inlaid fronts, a tambour door and other exquisite details. An important circular marble tabletop (lot 811, $6,000 to $8,000) inlaid with micromosaics and bordered by a rouge marble band depicts St. Peter’s Square and ruins in the Roman Forum.

American Victorian furniture is represented by a Renaissance Revival walnut cabinet secretary Wooton desk (lot 852, $6,000 to $8,000), and two Aesthetic Movement ebonized cherry side chairs attributed to Herter Brothers (lot 908, $4,000 to $6,000).

Highlights from the wide variety of Continental porcelain include several well-painted KPM plaques. One depicts the Tyrolean Rebellion of 1809 after the painting Vor Dem Aufstand 1809 in Tirol by Franz Defregger (lot 698, $1,200 to $1,800) and another, a portrait of Christopher Columbus in chains, after Gustave Wappers (lot 877, $600 to $800).

Notable decorative pieces also include an assortment of bronze sculptures highlighted by a Georges Gardet (French, 1863-1939) parcel-gilded casting titled Lioness Discovering a Foo Dog with a Barbedienne foundry mark (lot 550, $3,000 to $5,000).

For details contact Stuart Slavid, director of European furniture and decorative arts at Skinner Inc., 508-970-3278.

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WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Fusco Auctions’ 113th public stamp auction, on Sunday, Sept. 30, is loaded with excellent quality material from the first lot through the last. The auction features excellent U.S. singles and collections with strong U.S. revenues in addition to some the best general foreign singles and collections the auction company ever offered. Also, excellent large lots and postal history lots as well as outstanding postcard lots are in the sale.

LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. The sale will begin at 12 noon EDT.

Highlights of this auction include classic U.S. and worldwide singles with outstanding early high value Great Britain King Edward and Queen Victoria issues. Complete, hard to find sets of unused British Commonwealth material are also present.

“This is one of our best offering of classic stamps and collections that we have ever offered. This auction, which is our 113th public stamp auction, clearly places Fusco Auctions as one of the leading stamp auction companies in the world today,” said owner and auctioneer Paul Fusco.

For details contact Fusco Auctions. Email pfusco@fuscoauctions.com or phone 440-975-8938.

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BRISTOL, Conn. – A 1970 Pontiac GTO (“The Judge”) in original condition, a large single-owner lifetime stamp collection, hundreds of fine gold and silver coins, vintage clocks and antique furnishings are just some of what bidders can expect when they attend the first-ever Fall Sizzler Estate Extravaganza Auction scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 30, by Tim’s Inc. Auctions.

LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding on the more than 1,000 lots.  The sale will be comparable in size to Tim’s Inc. Auction’s last Cabin Fever Auction held in March. And, said Tim Chapulis, the firm’s owner, there are similarities between the two sales.

“We’ve got so much wonderful estate merchandise packed into one day, just like Cabin Fever, all of it drawn from local estates and collections,” Chapulis said, He mentioned a bank-sealed bag of fine silver coins with a face value of $1,000, that will be sold as one lot.

Chapulis said it took 12 hours and 15 minutes to sell everything in Cabin Fever. “This will be the same thing,” he said, “a marathon – it might go till midnight, maybe 1 o’clock in the morning. We’ll be selling wonderful merchandise until it’s all gone.” There are six major estates being liquidated.

To borrow a line from Sammy Davis Jr. on TV’s Laugh-In, “Here comes the judge!” The probable headliner of the auction will be the 1970 Pontiac GTO (“The Judge”), in part because it is a desirable muscle car from the era and in part because of its impeccable provenance. The car is from the original owner, who purchased it new in West Hartford for $4,400 in 1969. The light green “Pon-Pon,” with a dark green top, has been stored and garaged for the past 34-plus years.

Features of the car include matching VIN numbers, Hurst four-speed transmission, a 400-cubic-inch engine (rated at 366 horsepower) and Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor. The interior is all-original. “We’re offering the car in as-found condition, but the fact is it’s been stored in a nice dry garage for years,” Chapulis said. “We’ve estimated it will sell for $15,000-$25,000.”

Chapulis described the massive single-owner stamp collection as “one of the largest and most important collections we’ve ever sold,” adding, “It will probably end up being 200 lots or so, and it will appeal to just about any collector, with great U.S. and international examples.”

The coins, too, are certain to spark fierce bidding for two reasons: many are highly collectible and the silver and gold content makes them desirable for the sheer weight alone. The aforementioned bag of silver coins has an estimated market value of around $25,000 Chapulis said it would fetch $15,000-$25,000. And the gold coins, of course, will get paddles waving.

Nearly 100 gold coins will come under the gavel, to include half-ounce Panda gold coins from 1983. In all, around 800 lots of coins will be sold, among them 29 sets of silver Chinese 5-yuan coins, each set honoring Chinese nobility. Many U.S. coins will also be sold. “What better way to invest in America than by buying U.S. coins with genuine history?” asked Mr. Chapulis.

Estate jewelry will feature four diamond rings, all with stones of one carat or more, other rings, pocket watches and vintage jewelry pieces, to include ladies’ bracelets and a stunning 18kt gold necklace with a weight of 2.5 troy ounces. Also sold will be pillar-and-scroll clocks by Eli Terry and other Connecticut makers, a gorgeous hand-carved gold gilt carved spread eagle made by a Boston carver in the early 1900s and saying “Live Free or Die,” Oriental carpets and more.

Artwork will include paintings by noted, listed artists, and much of it will be housed in beautiful gold gilt frames. Examples include an antique oil painting by Belgian artist Charles P. Ceradano (1829-1909), titled Shepherdess and Sheep; an oil on canvas seascape by Addison Thomas Millar (American, 1850-1913); a 19th century oil on canvas landscape rendering by William Berry; and an oil on board landscape done circa 1930s by the noted German artist Max Heichele.

The auction will begin promptly at noon EDT. Admittance to the auction will be a suggested $10 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in memory of Peter W. Chapulis, Tim’s late father.

“The outpour of support for this effort has been tremendous,” Tim said. “Many people have given more than we asked. To date this year, we’ve raised over $49,000 for the charity. The goal is to reach $50,000, which will coincide with St. Jude’s 50th anniversary.”

Tim’s Inc. Auctions is celebrating 33 years in business. The firm is always accepting quality consignments. Call Tim Chapulis at (860) 459-0964, or e-mail him at tims.inc@snet.net.

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BARCELONA, Spain – On Oct. 30, the photography department of Soler y Llach will present an auction titled “Man Ray, Collection d’Afflitto, New York.” The 144-lot sale is the largest offering of photographs by Man Ray since 1995. Estimates range from 2,000 to 150,000 euros (1 euro = $1.30US).

LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding for the auction, which will begin at 6 p.m. Central European Time.

The auction will be exhibited in Madrid (Oct. 17, Espacio Salesas, c/ Conde de Xiquena 8), Paris (Oct. 22-23, Sale VV, 3 Rue Rossini) and Barcelona Oct. 29-30, Soler y Llach, c/ Beethoven, 13).

The photographs, mostly vintage black and white, are from the most interesting periods and subjects that define this unique American-born artist. The collection, assembled by Florentine art dealer Camillo d’Afflitto (1951-2009) during the last 30 years, approaches the recurring themes of the work of Man Ray that have marked his production: the self-portrait, portraits of artists and creators, their relationship and shared work with Marcel Duchamp, Dada, Surrealism, fashion photography, the body and architecture.

Other photos show primitive African art that he observed and immortalized with his camera from the perspective of modern artwork and not as a mere object. Also important are pictures of objects Man Ray ironically called “objects of my affection.”

The photographs were collected by the gallery owner and collector Camillo d’Afflitto, who was interested in avant-garde artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Francis Picabia. In 1981 he founded a gallery in Florence specializing in contemporary art.

For details call Soler y Llach at 34 93 201 87 33.

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NEW YORK – Showplace Antique + Design Center will present an autumn sale of Asian, modern, fine and decorative art on Sunday, Sept. 30, beginning at 1 p.m. EDT. A wide variety of Asian antiques will be auctioned, as well as an array of decorative art objects, mid-century furniture and lighting, art glass, silver, and a selection of paintings and prints. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding on the more than 500 lots.

Several fine Asian pieces will be offered on Sunday including a Chinese bronze Li vessel from a notable estate, likely dating to the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C.). The estimate is $18,000-$20,000. A 19th century Korean bojagi, or wrapping cloth, with two panels representing good fortune and long life, will be auctioned for $1,200-$1,500.

Showplace will also offer a number of mid-20th century furniture, lighting and decorative objects. Among them, a modern Danish rosewood tri-fold mirror in a deep red tone estimated $700-$900; a curving Italian tubular steel chair with a tan vinyl cushion, attributed to Giotto Stoppino, 1960s, estimated $300-$500; and a pair of American Stiffel lamps estimated $600-$800.

Other noteworthy lots include a signed print by American artist Tony Bass, whose work is included in corporate and private collections around the world, estimated $200-$300; an oil on canvas painting of a winter landscape by German artist Adolf Stademan (1824-1895), $1400-$1600; and a painting titled Nude Bathers by F.R. Ferryman (American, 1893-1947) expected to fetch $1,000-$1,200.

For information contact an auctions department representative at 212-633-6063 x804 or x805.

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NASHUA, N.H. – RR Auction is presenting collectors and historians the opportunity to acquire rare and unique artifacts from a tumultuous and romanticized period of American history in an auction titled “Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen” on Sept. 30, beginning at 10 a.m. EDT. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding for this special themed auction of 135 lots.

Featured will be the prized personal handguns of both Bonnie and Clyde. “These amazing and historic weapons – found on their person the morning of their deaths and gifted to Captain Hamer, along with other items from that ill-fated day, by authorities at the time as part of his compensation package for the ambush,” said Bobby Livingston, vice president at RR Auction.

Seventy-eight years ago, the bloody crime spree of outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker came to a violent end on a desolate, dirt road in Louisiana. Their ambush at the hands of a six-man posse lead by legendary Texas Ranger Capt. Frank A. Hamer in 1934 ushered in the beginning of the end for the public enemy-era of the 1930s. In the short months that followed, criminals of note such as John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Baby Face Nelson quickly faced a similar fate.

Many of these lots originate from the estate collection of the late author and collector Robert E. Davis of Waco, Texas. The auction also includes a number of significant lots from the estate of Clyde’s sister, Marie Barrow.

“Not since the Marie Barrow auction in 1997 has there been a collection of such significance to hit the market, with major lots available for sale directly related to Bonnie & Clyde,” said Jonathan Davis, noted authority on Bonnie and Clyde and author of Bonnie & Clyde & Marie: A Sister’s Perspective on the Notorious Barrow Gang (Stephen F. Austin Press, 2012). “The Robert Davis collection is highly regarded and historic, including their impeccable provenance coming from the Frank Hamer collection.”

Among the more than 130 stunning and unique pieces in this auction are the following personal items:

• Bonnie Parker’s personal Colt .38 snub-nose detective special revolver, which was found post-mortem taped to her inside thigh with white medical tape. The ambush happened so fast that she did not have a chance to retrieve it from its intimate hiding place.
• Clyde’s personal Colt .45, recovered post-mortem from his waistband. This pistol is believed to have been among the weapons famously stolen by the gang from the federal arsenal in Beaumont, Texas. Also included with this lot is an extra clip, found in Clyde’s pocket.
• Clyde Barrow’s 10-karat gold-filled 1925 Elgin pocket watch found on his body the morning of his death. The watch was claimed by Henry Barrow, Clyde’s father, and was among his personal effects returned to the family, along with his body for burial. It is from the Marie Barrow collection.
• Bonnie’s light brown leatherette cosmetic case with a mirror inside the cover will be sold. According to the Frank Hamer letter of provenance that accompanies the lot, when recovered from the ambush car, the case at the time contained lipstick and a box of Coty face powder and a powder puff, “about the only feminine touch item in their possession.”

Complementing the physical artifacts in the sale, manuscript and autograph lots will include such unique items as the following:

• A Clyde Barrow ALS signed “bud” (his code name when on the run) and addressed to his brother L.C. Barrow, and from the Marie Barrow collection. The handwritten remarks are on the back of a candid snapshot photo of a small house on a platform surrounded by water. Barrow writes, in part: “Say how do you like our little home by the sea. We may go to no telling so we will write you later.”
• An outstanding collection of 47 handwritten and typed letters from Blanche Barrow written to her mother between the years 1933-1939, and all of them written from the Missouri State Penitentiary. These letters served as the basis for the book Blanche Barrow: The Last Victim of Bonnie and Clyde, written by Robert E. Davis.

Transformed into a romanticized Romeo and Juliet for modern audiences by the 1967 Arthur Penn classic film Bonnie & Clyde, staring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, the enduring popularity and fascination for all things Bonnie and Clyde is bound to drive intense interest and spirited bidding from collectors of the period and genre, as well as those from the film, Americana, and popular culture genres as well.

“Current interest in Bonnie and Clyde is very strong, and it seems that people always seem to have an intense interest in outlaws and lovers,” added Davis. “In fact, there are currently five feature films, one TV miniseries, a couple of musicals and plays, and a number of books in various stages of production.”

For more information email Bobby.Eaton@RRAuction.com or phone 603-732-4280.

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TEHACHAPI, Calif. – A stylish 1949 Triumph Roadster, precious gems and valuable gold coins are among the treasures to be offered in Government Auction’s Saturday, Sept. 30 sale. The 1,266-lot offering of antiques, art and luxury watches will be available to online bidders through LiveAuctioneers.com.

For the woman who loves fine jewelry of utmost quality, Government Auction suggests the ruby and white sapphire necklace with a total approximate weight of 161.91 carats. Surrounded by diamonds, the vibrant main ruby gemstone is fuchsia red in color and cut in a faceted oval shape. The 18-inch-long necklace is composed of silver with gold overlay and features a flexible ribbon of 19 graduating ruby gemstones surrounded by white sapphire bezels. Bidding on this item starts at a mere $2.

Leading the luxury watch category is a previously owned stainless steel Rolex women’s watch. This investment timepiece is an Oyster Perpetual with an attractive black face. It is one of several desirable Rolex watches in the auction catalog.

A true classic, the 1949 Triumph Roadster TR 2000 to be auctioned is one of the coolest cars on the road. Its features include a dickey rumble seat with Lucas “King of the Road” headlamps and triple wipers. The car is a right-hand-drive model with a 128ci (2000cc), 68hp OHV 4-cylinder engine and 3-speed, fully synchronized manual transmission. The handsome English roadster has been fully restored with black paint, saddle tan interior, black canvas convertible top, roll-up windows and wood dash. Note: The vehicle is available for pick-up only in California by the winning bidder.

In addition to the luxury items being presented, the auction house is also featuring a selection of fine gold coins. A top example is an 1853-G $1 U.S. Liberty gold coin. The coin is NGC graded as MS 63 and is sealed in plastic protective pouch. The coin is a medium antique gold color and shows only few handling marks. Its obverse features Lady Liberty, while a laurel wreath and “1 Dollar” appear on the reverse. Its metal content is 90% gold, 10% copper. Another noteworthy coin in the sale is an 1889-CC Morgan silver dollar.

In the antique category, an old-time favorite is a Wurlitzer Model 780-E “Wagon Wheel” jukebox with keys. Wurlitzer is the most revered name in vintage jukeboxes, known for its beautifully styled, high-quality productions. The “Wagon Wheel” is comprised of carved oak with steel fittings and, as the name implies, contains a wagon-wheel design in the center. This vintage jukebox was made in 1941 and has been fully restored and is in good working order.

Additional auction highlights include a coveted Louis Vuitton purse, an Alberto Vargas signed lithograph and many other luxury goods and antiques.

Government Auction’s Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 auction event will commence at 6:30 a.m. Pacific Time/9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. For additional information on any lot in the sale, call Debbie on 661-823-1543 or e-mail info@governmentauction.com.

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About Government Auction:

Government Auction is one of the most reputable jewelry and gem clearinghouse companies in the United States, with more than 20 years of experience. The Southern California-based firm works closely with agencies and individuals, including the IRS, bank and trust officers, and estate and bankruptcy trustees to liquidate confiscated assets such as fine jewelry, luxury vehicles, gold coins and artworks.

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HOUSTON – Two 17th century Dutch animalier paintings from the school of Melchior d’Hondecoeter (circa 1636-1695) are on the block with more than 300 lots of art, accessories and antique furniture at Lewis & Maese Antiques and Auctions on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Hammer time is 6:30 p.m. CDT. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet Live bidding.

The oil on canvas in Lot 60, attributed to the School of Melchior d’Hondecoeter, features a barnyard scene with fowl. The 50-inch by 70-inch painting is estimated at $35,000-$45,000. Lot 61, of the same school, features an oil on canvas pastoral scene with fowl. This 62-inch by 46-inch painting is estimated at $12,000-$15,000.

Other artists’ work on the auction block are: Joan Miro, Pierre Bonnard, Obertauffer, Carlos Baca-Flor Soberon, H. Caty, Felice Giordano, Rudolph Mannert, Gulacsy Lajos Golgota, Camillo, Pavilicek, Dawson Watson, Kelli Vance, Valerie Milo Martinez, Ogar, W. Chapman, Douglas Johnson, Frances Pratt, Maricela Sanchez, Jean Arp, Degas, Feo Fernandez, Marie Laurencin, Max Ernst, Marcel Mouly, Knox Martin, David Adickes, James Surls and Lindy Daly. Also of note is Lot 53, an oil on canvas, circa 1820, attributed to French artist Nicolas-Antone Taunay, measuring 24 inches x 30 inches. The estimate is $6,500-$9,500.

Asian art and smalls are also abundant at the auction. Of note is Lot 157, an antique tortoise shell tea caddy, circa 1850, estimated at $2,300-$3,200.

To see the entire auction contents, go to LiveAuctioneers at: bit.ly/R2VQ6p.

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HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – The estate of Edna Earle Boykin of Wilson, N.C., a well-known philanthropist, is going up for auction on Friday, Sept. 28, at Leland Little Auctions & Estate Sales Ltd’s gallery. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding for the more than 500 lots to be sold beginning at 11 a.m. EDT.

Boykin, a life-long resident of Wilson, N.C., and a prominent leader and patron of the arts, is well known for her support during the renovation of the Wilson Theatre in downtown Wilson. In honor of her lifetime contributions and service to the arts, the newly renovated theater opened its doors to the public in 1998 as the Edna Boykin Cultural Center.

Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales Ltd. will conduct the public auction at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center. Proceeds will benefit the Arts Council of Wilson’s Endowment Fund.

The personal collections up for auction reflect her love of the arts and her community, with many works by local artists featured among the offerings.

“This collection speaks to the love of regional fine art and furniture while still showcasing international examples of Asian and English design,” said Leland Little, president and owner of Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales Ltd. “We will be offering over 500 lots which represent a broad spectrum of history and culture that represents Miss Boykin’s love of fine and decorative arts. Come and enjoy a complete and intact collection that represents Wilson, N.C., and beyond.”

The auction will be conducted by live public auction, with the options of bidding in person, by telephone, or by absentee bid form and by bidding online with a live video and audio feed via LiveAuctioneers.com.

For more information, email Little at Leland@llauctions.com or phone 919-644-1243.

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CINCINNATI – Cowan’s Auctions Inc. will host their fall American Indian and Western Art Auction on Oct. 5. The 375-lot auction include jewelry from the Virginia Doneghy collection, which have been de-accessioned from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The sale also features a selection of painted furniture dating to the 1930s from the Shiprock Trading Post, pottery by renowned artists such as Maria Martinez, Margaret Tafoya, Blue Corn, and Roxanne Swentzell, and a collection of Zuni inlay bolos by Eddie Beyuka.

LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding.

“I’m excited to be able to offer a selection of early historic and contemporary American Indian artworks in this auction,” notes Danica Farnand, director of American Indian and Western Art, “This sale showcases the variety of changes and trends in American Indian art over time.”

Highlighted in the sale will be a Western mono basket, estimated to bring anywhere between $30,000-$40,000. Otis Tufton Mason featured this basket in a book in 1902 titled Aboriginal Indian Basketry.

Two other items that are expected to do well in the sale are an important Miami pipe with ties to the 1795 Treaty of Greenville, estimated to bring $20,000-$30,000 and a Sioux beaded and quilled hide war shirt, estimated at $20,000-$25,000.

A number of pieces from Virginia Doneghy’s Southwestern jewelry collection will be offered in the auction. A Leekya Deyuse Zuni fetish necklace and earrings are estimated at $3,000-$5,000. A pair of Navajo stamped silver cuff bracelets are expected to bring $1,000-$1,500 and a Navajo squash blossom necklace is estimated at $800-$1,000.

Painted furniture pieces from the Shiprock Trading Post are also featured in the sale. A painted card table and chairs are estimated at $1,500-$2,000. A painted footstool is expected to fetch $1,000-$1,500 and a pair of Katsina-style lamps are estimated at $8,000-$1,000.

Pottery by well-known contemporary artists is expected to do well in the auction. A female sculpture by Roxanne Swentzell is estimated to bring $7,000-$9,000. A Santa Clara blackware jar by Margaret Tafoya is expected to fetch $6,000-$8,000 and a Santa Clara redware jar by Tafoya is estimated at $5,000-$7,000.

Also included in the sale is an extensive collection of Zuni inlay bolos by Eddie Beyuka. A set of Zuni inlay Katsina bolos are estimated at $2,000-$2,500, and a Zuni inlay eagle and buffalo dancers bolos are estimated at $1,000-$1,500.

For more information about the auction call Danica Farnand at Cowan’s at 513-871-1670 ext. 15.

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