DENVER – Hindman Auctions will present the Marilyn Eber Collection of Native American Art, a dedicated single-owner auction, on November 3. Denver native Marilyn Eber was an art devotee and a passionate collector of historic and contemporary Native American Art. The offering includes several outstanding lots such as artwork by Fritz Scholder, Earl Biss, Kevin Redstar, Tony Da and Richard Zane Smith. Modern and historic beadwork, pre-historic to modern pueblo pottery and Native American jewelry will also be offered. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
As an important figure in the Denver and Southwest regional art scene, Eber was recognized as a fervent supporter of Native American Art. She spent nearly 50 years refining her knowledge and growing her collection, and cultivating relationships with everyone from emerging artists to prominent collectors to important institutions such as the Denver Art Museum, where she was an active member of the Friends of Native Arts as well and a docent emeritus. Eber built her outstanding knowledge of Native American Art beginning in the 1970s when she began attending shows at the Denver Merchandise Mart and visiting various flea markets, swap meets and fairs and trading posts. Initially focusing on prehistoric pottery, Eber would expand her collection and knowledge base into historic and contemporary beadwork and pottery, amassing a renowned Native doll and cradle collection.
“Marilyn Eber was an amazing friend of Hindman and so many others in the Native American and Contemporary Art communities. She was generous with her knowledge and welcomed any opportunity to share her collection with other enthusiasts. Hindman is deeply honored to be working with her family to bring Marilyn’s lifetime passion to market,” shared Maron Hindman, Hindman’s Vice Chair.
Exceptional Paintings, Jewelry and Pottery
Standout lots include a Kiowa child’s beaded full-size cradle, decorated with American flags and estimated at $30,000-$50,000. Nearly four feet in size, the cradle features a thread-sewn, beaded floral and crossed American flag design.
Other exceptional lots include multiple pieces by Tony Da including a polychrome lidded jar with Kingman turquoise, estimated at $25,000-$35,000. The auction will also offer artworks by Fritz Scholder: Indian with Blue Aura, estimated at $10,000-$15,000, and Dancer Against Adobe, estimated at $10,000-$15,000.
Additional jewelry and pottery highlights include a Tufa cast silver cuff bracelet with cobblestone inlay by Hopi artist Verma Nequatewa, and a sterling silver and 14K gold mother and child pendant / pin with inlay by Denise Wallace; each carries an estimate of $3,000-$5,000. Notable pottery lots include Hopi artist Al Qoyawayma’s architectural jar, estimated at $4,000-$6,000, and Nathan Youngblood’s carved red and sienna plate, estimated at $3,000-$5,000.
Cradles
Outstanding cradles will also be offered including a Cheyenne beaded hide cradle, estimated at $10,000-$15,000, and a Sioux child’s beaded hide cradle, estimated at $5,000-$7,000. Also on offer is a Nez Perce beaded hide cradle, estimated at $5,000-$7,000, and a Tom Haukaas three-time award winning pictorial cradle with the same estimate.
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