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Gaspard de Latoix, ‘Two Indians on Horseback,’ which sold for $37,500

Native American & Western art found favor at May 25 Moran auction

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Gaspard de Latoix, ‘Two Indians on Horseback,’ which sold for $37,500

Gaspard de Latoix, ‘Two Indians on Horseback,’ which sold for $37,500

MONROVIA, Calif. – On May 25, the spirit of the wild west flowed through the 10,000-square-foot showroom at John Moran Auctioneers during its Art of the American West sale. Cowboys and American Indians played nicely through paintings and bronze sculptures, but there was a showdown of epic proportions between bidders participating on every platform available. Beautiful hand-woven rugs, blankets, and baskets had a 100% sell-through rate, and contemporary Western artwork earned its place next to historical depictions of the West, placing bright splashes of color next to rich browns and reds.

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Liverpool creamware American ship jug, estimated at $3,500-$4,000

Intriguing creamware American ship jug to set sail on June 17

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Liverpool creamware American ship jug, estimated at $3,500-$4,000

Liverpool creamware American ship jug, estimated at $3,500-$4,000

NEW YORK – You can rely on the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association. The 200-strong membership represents hundreds of years of experience with handling antiques, particularly Americana, and you know they obtain access to the best material. On June 17, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will host New Hampshire Antiques Dealers: Americana, a 335-lot sale of choice material that reflects and evokes American rural life from generations past. Once again, Clifford Wallach, an expert in tramp art, folk art, and Americana has curated the tantalizing sale. Here are three highlights that demand your attention. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/100829814_outstanding-1870-s-pinwheel-stars-quilt

Americana, quilts and textiles well covered in April 15 auction

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Circa 1870s pinwheel stars quilt

Circa 1870s pinwheel stars quilt

NEW YORK – Sitting inside and busying oneself isn’t just a pandemic thing. Jasper52‘s Americana, Quilts & Textiles sale, which starts April 15 at 6 pm Eastern time, provides ample proof of that fact. The auction features 190 lots of fabric art of every type imaginable, from Quaker schoolgirl samplers to impressively large Navajo rugs to 19th-century quilts in head-turning designs. In each case, the item offered reflects a high standard of craftsmanship and unique creativity. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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