Art by and about Native Americans showcased at Ahlers & Ogletree, Feb. 24

Thomas E. Mails, ‘Hualapi Country,’ estimated at $6,000-$8,000
Thomas E. Mails, ‘Hualapi Country,’ estimated at $6,000-$8,000
Thomas E. Mails, ‘Hualapi Country,’ estimated at $6,000-$8,000

ATLANTA – Vibrant Native American-themed paintings by Frank McCarthy (1944-2002), Emmi Whitehorse (b. 1956-) and the Reverend Thomas E. Mails (American, 1920-2001) are expected headliners in Ahlers & Ogletree’s Art of the American West & Native American Art & Objects auction on Friday, February 24. The sale, beginning at 10 am Eastern time, will feature 255 lots of fine art of the American West and Native American objects, including pottery, fine art and rugs. Featured artists, in addition to McCarthy and Whitehorse, will include R. Farrington Ewell, Joe Beeler, Walt Gonske, Curt Walters, Alan Houser, Clyde Aspevig and Dan Namingha. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Hindman’s semiannual Western & Native American art sale slated for May 19

Fritz Scholder, ‘Indian on Horseback,’ est. $50,000-$70,000
Fritz Scholder, ‘Indian on Horseback,’ est. $50,000-$70,000
Fritz Scholder, ‘Indian on Horseback,’ est. $50,000-$70,000

DENVER – On Thursday, May 19, Hindman will hold its biannual Western & Contemporary Native American Art auction, which will be headlined by a Frederic S. Remington grisaille painting, a Joseph Henry Sharp Montana encampment scene, several works by Fritz Scholder and a significant group of contemporary Western paintings and bronzes from the collection of Barbara and Robert (Bob) P. Hunter, Jr. of Alpharetta, Georgia. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Original ‘Snow White’ animation cel leads July 10 Turner sale

Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ mounted on a woodgrain background, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ mounted on a woodgrain background, estimated at $1,000-$1,500
Original animation cel from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ estimated at $1,000-$1,500

SAN FRANCISCO – Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present a Cabinet of Curiosities sale on July 10. It will feature more than 290 lots from multiple collectors and estates, and a wide range of items from around the world, dating from the 17th century to the present day. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Barbara Hepworth bronze dominates Freeman’s May 11 auction

Barbara Hepworth, ‘Torso II (Torcello),’ which sold for $642,600
Barbara Hepworth, ‘Torso II (Torcello),’ which sold for $642,600
Barbara Hepworth, ‘Torso II (Torcello),’ which sold for $642,600

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.— Freeman’s is pleased to announce the results of its May 11 Modern and Contemporary Art auction, which clearly demonstrates Freeman’s strength in the sale of Modern and Contemporary works by significant artists across multiple media. The 54-lot auction achieved more than $1.8 million, selling all but one lot and eliciting competitive bidding from phone and online buyers.

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