Native American artists enliven John Moran Art of the American West sale, June 6

Detail of Osuitok Ipeelee’s ‘Tauvinik, (a ‘qallupilluit’ ghost figure), estimated at $4,000-$6,000
Osuitok Ipeelee, ‘Tauvinik, (a ‘qallupilluit’ ghost figure), estimated at $4,000-$6,000
Osuitok Ipeelee, ‘Tauvinik, (a ‘qallupilluit’ ghost figure),’ estimated at $4,000-$6,000

LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will present its Art of the American West sale Tuesday, June 6, starting at noon Pacific time. The auction will consist of more than 250 lots and 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. Western interiors can be accented and refreshed by Navajo blankets, Pueblo pottery, and a variety of Inuit figures. Furnishings from the American Arts & Crafts movement are represented by leaded glass lamps, a pair of Samuel Yellin table scones, and Stickley Brothers copper. This sale will also present a capsule collection from Rex Chase, a healthcare executive from Berkley, California. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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