February 18 & 19, 2023 Two Day Southwest Native American Art Auction

OUTSTANDING

TWO DAY ESTATE

NATIVE AMERICAN

ART AUCTION

Location: Auction being held at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont, CO. (The Boulder County Fairgrounds). Barn A   Directions: North of Denver approx. 25 miles on I-25 take exit 235 then west on Hwy. 52 approx. 7 miles to 95th St. (this is the first lighted intersection west of Hwy. 287) At 95th St. go north (right) approx. 4 miles to Boulder County Fairgrounds.  Directly across the road from the Target Store. MAP

10 A.M. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18TH 2023

11 A.M. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH 2023

Preview from 8 AM till sale time on Saturday and 10 AM till sale time Sunday

WE ARE EXTREMELY PROUD TO OFFER AT AUCTION TWO OUTSTANDING ESTATES.THE MR. & MRS. ROTSCHAFER ESTATE OF OMAHA NEBRASKA.  THE MR. JIM BAILEY ESTATE OF KIRTLAND NEW MEXICO.  MR. BAILEY OWNED AND OPERATED A TRADING POST/PAWN SHOP IN KIRTLAND, NEW MEXICO FOR OVER 30 YRS.

This is a very small sampling of items to be offered.   

POTTERY – Featured are:   Margaret Tafoya; 2-Maria &  Popovi; 2-Maria poveka;  2-Maria & Julian; Marie Z. Chino; Teresita Naranjo; An OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF Feather woman pieces;  Sylvia Naha; James Nampeyo; Tonita Nampeyo; Blue Corn; Frogwoman; Helen Shupla; Fannie Nampeyo;  Christina Naranjo,  2-Carmelita Dunlap;  Nice collection of smaller Elmer Red Star; 4- Lucy Lewis;  Goldenrod; Santana & Adam; Paqua Naha;Toni Roller; Lu Ann (Tapia) Tafoya; Dalawepi; Ron Suazo;  Rose Gonzales; Betty Tafoya,  BJ Fragua;3- Tom Polacca;  Melissa Antonio; 2-Lucy McKelvey;  Grace Medicine Flower; Cynthia Starflower; Miriam & Adelle Nampeyo; Mary Small; Ralph Aragon; Beverly Garcia; Emma Yepa; Nicolosa Naranjo;  Julie Gutierrez;  Stella Chavarria,  Denny Gutierrez, Eric Tafoya,  Celes & Evelyn Tafoya;  plus many many more.  The featured potters are from the pueblos of Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, Jemez, Acoma, Zia, and Hopi etc.  This is just a sampling of artists to be featured.  What a collection!

JEWELRY – to include Concho belts, squash blossom necklaces, silver beads,  bracelets, rings, earrings, belt buckles, bolos, etc., by Zuni, Hopi, & Navajo silversmiths.  Most pieces signed.  This is a nice selection of jewelry

GREAT SELECTION OF WEAVINGS!   Navajo Rugs to include – Yeis, Storms, Wide Ruins, Pictorials, Teec Nos Pos, Two grey hills-Several outstanding larger weavings!

HOPI KACHINAS- Marlin Pinto, Dennis Ross, J.G. Honanie; and more! 

NICE SELECTION OF BASKETS

PAINTINGS & PRINTS

Also included will be – many other unique and unusual pieces by top name & award winning artists such as Joyce Sisneros; Alex Sanchez; Baatsoslonii; Dennis Belindo; Smokey; Tim Washburn; Rosita Singer;  & many more will be represented at this auction, definitely a sale for the collector as well as the general general public.

Plus much much more!

Also included are many pieces from New Mexico & Arizona Indian artists as well as from well known Trading Posts and Traders.  Many of these artists are award winning and the elite of their respective fields. There are also some Non-Indian items included in this auction.

We encourage anyone interested in fine Southwest Indian Art to attend the preview and inspect this exceptional collection. This is truly a great opportunity for dealers and collectors alike. You won’t be disappointed!

Terms of Sale: Full settlement on day of sale by cash, credit cards, or check with proper ID. 5 % BUYERS PREMIUM will be added as part of the purchase price. All announcements made day of sale supersedes all printed material. Bidder agrees that they have satisfied themselves and is not relying on Auctioneers about any particular age, tribe, artist, origin or condition.

Bidder agrees to hold auctioneers harmless against any claims related to this auction. NO ADDITIONAL CONSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS AUCTION.

THIS IS A FANTASTIC SELECTION! YOU WOULD BE HARD PRESSED TO FIND THIS QUALITY AND VARIETY ANYWHERE! TWO BIG DAYS!

Sale Conducted by:

Bob & Dal Payne                         Joe Knight

Payne Auction Co.                      Niwot Auction

Bloomfield, N.M.                         Longmont, Co.

505-320-6445                            303-589-4119