John Moran’s Art of the American West sale rides again, March 14

Alexander F. Harmer, ‘Vaqueros riding at night,’ estimated at $3,000-$5,000
Alexander F. Harmer, ‘Vaqueros riding at night,’ estimated at $3,000-$5,000
Alexander F. Harmer, ‘Vaqueros riding at night,’ estimated at $3,000-$5,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present an Art of the American West sale on Tuesday, March 14, beginning at 10 am Pacific time. The 354-lot auction will feature an exciting and robust offering of fine art for a wide range of collecting aesthetics, from historic to contemporary. There will be 60 lots of traditional and contemporary Navajo and Pueblo silver jewelry. Also on offer is a fantastic collection of framed Ganado and Tees Nos Pos blankets, stunning Pueblo pottery, and even saddles from John Wayne. Finely woven examples of California Mission, Southwest, and Pacific Northwest Coast baskets, together with a handful of beautiful Native American beadwork will round out the plentiful collectible items on offer in this auction. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Collectors scoop up Native American baskets at John Moran sale

Polychrome California Mission Rattlesnake basket, $29,250
Polychrome California Mission Rattlesnake basket, $29,250
Polychrome California Mission Rattlesnake basket, $29,250

LOS ANGELES – On March 15, John Moran Auctioneers introduced the James M. Cole Collection of American Indian Art to collectors and enjoyed great success. The white-glove auction of more than 300 lots exceeded expectations, with more than half of the items in the auction lineup selling above the high estimate.

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Native American baskets carry weight at John Moran sale, March 15

Polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket, est. $5,000-$7,000
Polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket, est. $5,000-$7,000
Polychrome California Mission rattlesnake basket, est. $5,000-$7,000

MONROVIA, Calif. – On March 15, John Moran Auctioneers will present the James M. Cole collection, featuring more than 300 lots of Native American art and artifacts. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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