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Fine Antiques Auction Featuring Native American Objects
by John Moran Auctioneers
19 June 2012
Pasadena, CA, USA
Live AuctionLower Level, East Side, Euclid St.
Pasadena, CA
91101 USA
Lot 1001: A large German silver pierced center bowl
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Description: Probably 19th century, possibly Zwickau, with swan mark and further unidentified marks, stamped ''Germany'', of oval form with a scalloped, scroll and floral decorated rim suspending floral garlands, the body decorated overall with vines and birds, raised on scrolled toes headed by cherubs in rocaille-framed cartouches, with a scalloped glass liner, 9.5'' H x 19.25'' W x 15.5'' D, 80.7 oz troy approximately, est:$800/1200.
Condition Report: The silver bowl in good overall condition, with marks, scratches, tarnishing and wear commensurate with age and use. Glass liner with a 1.5'' x 1'' chip to top edge, with corresponding cracks extending 3'' and 1.5'' downwards from edge of chip. Weight does not include glass liner.
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Lot 1002: Three English pierced sterling silver baskets
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Description: 1913, London, Shepheard & Co, each with maker's mark and with further retailer's mark ''Asprey & Co.'', each gilt-washed, with flower, scroll, insect and mask-decorated rim over an oval-shaped body raised on mask-headed scroll supports, 3 pcs, the larger: 3.75'' H x 13'' W x 11.25'' D, 136.5 oz troy tw approximately, est:$2500/3500.
Condition Report: The two smaller, each: 3'' H x 11'' W x 9.5'' D. Generally good condition. General marks, scratches, and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Extensive rubbed wear to gilt wash. A few feet with remains of green felt lining to undersides.
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Lot 1003: An English sterling silver ewer, Terrey
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Description: 1842, London, maker's mark of John Edward Terrey & Co, the hinged lid with a cherub finial over a bulbous body decorated with applied grapevines suspended from a foliate handle, on a spreading foot cast in deep relief with leaves, dolphins and cresting waves, engraved with partially illegible inscription and a crest, 16'' H x 5.5 Dia., 44.5 oz troy approximately, est:$2000/3000.
Condition Report: General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age. Four small dings to front above and on inscription. Inscription largely rubbed.
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Lot 1004: An English sterling silver tea service, Barnard
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Description: London, the teapot and double-handled waste bowl date marked 1820, with makers mark of Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard; the later milk jug date marked 1831, with makers mark of Edward, Edward Jr., John and William Barnard; comprising; a teapot (5.25'' H x 11'' W), a waste bowl (4'' H x 8'' W), and a milk jug (3.75'' H x 6'' W); each repousse-decorated with floral and foliate bands and gadrooned borders, with later gilt wash, 3 pcs, gross weight: 48.2 oz troy tw approximately, est:$1000/2000. <br><br>Note: The long-lived firm of Barnard was founded circa 1680 by Anthony Nelme, and underwent many changes of ownership over the years until it became a subsidiary of Padgett & Braham Ltd. in 1977. From 1796 Edward Barnard I served the firm as a manager, and after owner John Emes' death in 1808, became partner alongside Emes' wife Rebecca. After she withdrew in 1829 he became proprietor, along with his sons Edward Barnard II, John Barnard, and William Barnard, trading under the name Edward Barnard and Sons.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. General light marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Teapot with heavier rubbed wear and pitting to surfaces. Handle and finial of teapot with typical discoloration and cracking due to age. The gilding probably later.
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Lot 1005: A Chinese export silver cream jug & sugar bowl
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Description: Late 19th / early 20th century, Hong Kong, each with maker's mark of Wing Nam & Co, and Chinese character mark, further marked ''85'', each repousse-decorated with a dragon and with faux-bamboo handles, each monogrammed (''JF''?), 2 pcs, the sugar bowl: 3.5'' H x 7'' W, the cream jug: 3.25'' H x 5.5'' W, 12.9 oz troy tw approximately, est:$700/900.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. General light scratches, marks, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. The jug with a .25'' ding to wall. The sugar bowl lacking cover. Monogrammed, as stated
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Lot 1006: A large Gorham pierced sterling silver vase
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Description: 1913, with maker's marks, further marked ''Sterling'' and ''156A'', the waved rim over a trumpet-form body decorated with birds perched amongst tulips, daffodils and peonies, on a domed circular foot, with glass liner, 25.25'' H x 9'' Dia., 51.2 oz troy approximately, est:$1500/2000.
Condition Report: Generally good condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Some oxidation to interior at bottom. The glass liner with a cloudy residue extending three-quarters up from base, and with a crack extending approximately 5'' - 6'' from rim. Liner not included in weight.
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Lot 1007: A Wallace Grande Baroque vermeil flatware service
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Description: Designed 1941, marked ''Wallace / Sterling'', comprising: 10 large dinner forks (8.25''), 18 dinner forks (7.5''), 18 salad forks (6.5''), 17 teaspoons (6.25''), 18 oval soup spoons (6.75''), 18 modern hollow steel-bladed knives (9''), 18 steel-bladed butter spreaders (6.25''), 4 serving spoons (8.75''), 4 pierced serving spoons (8.75''), 1 2-piece salad / berry solid serving set (the spoon and fork each: 9.5''), 1 large hollow steel-tined cold meat fork (11.25''), 4 hollow casserole spoons with steel shell bowls (10.5''), 2 hollow utility serving spoons with scalloped steel bowls (9.75''), 1 hollow steel-bladed pie / cake server (11''), not monogrammed, 135 pcs, weighable sterling: 186.2 oz troy approximately, est:$4000/6000.
Condition Report: Generally good condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. One tine of salad serving fork slightly bent. Not monogrammed, as stated. No canteen. Weight does not include articles with steel parts.
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Lot 1008: A Whiting sterling silver part flatware service
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Description: Designed 1902, with maker's mark, further marked ''Sterling'' and ''Pat. 1902 / R'd 1902'', some with further various retailers' marks, an assembled set in the ''Lily'' pattern comprising: 6 teaspoons (5.75'') (various monograms); 3 round bowl soup spoons (6.75'') (not monogrammed); 3 dinner forks (7.75'') (not monogrammed); 3 salad forks (6.75'') (2 monogrammed 'D', 1 monogrammed 'S'); 3 hollow handle knives with sterling blades (8.75'') (2 monogrammed 'D', 1 'R'); 3 flat handle butter spreaders (5.75'') (each monogrammed 'D'); and a jelly spoon (6'') (monogrammed 'A'), 22 pieces, 31.8 oz troy tw approximately, est:$500/700.
Condition Report: Generally good condition. With scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Pieces variously monogrammed; some pieces not monogrammed. No canteen.
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Lot 1009: A Tiffany & Co sterling silver tea service
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Description: 1854 - 1869, mark of John C. Moore & Son for Tiffany & Co., further marked ''788'', in the ''Saratoga'' pattern, comprising: a coffee pot (10.5'' H x 9'' W), a teapot (9'' H x 8.5'' W), a lidded milk jug (8'' H x 6'' W), and a covered sugar bowl (7'' H x 6'' W), each monogrammed ''G'', 4 pcs, gross weight 87.5 oz troy tw approximately, est:$5000/7000.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. Light scratches, marks and rubbing commensurate with age and use. Insulator caps with typical cracking and oxidation due to age. Monogrammed, as stated.
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Lot 1010: A Russian 84-standard silver egg
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Description: 1891, Moscow, assayer's mark of Lev Oleks, apparently lacking maker's mark, the eagle finial surmounting the scroll-decorated hinged body opening to reveal an imperial double-headed eagle, raised on C-scroll legs, 4.75'' H x 2'' Dia., 5.52 oz troy approximately, est:$800/1200.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. With light rubbing, marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with age and use.
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Lot 1011: A French gilt brass-mounted crystal desk set
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Description: 19th century, unmarked, comprising: an inkwell (6'' H x 8'' Dia.) and a pair of candlesticks (each: 8''H x 4.25'' Dia.), 3 pcs, est:$1200/1600.
Condition Report: Overall good condition. General marks and scratches and commensurate with age and use. Gilding with extensive rubbed wear on all three pieces. Stem of one candle nozzle slightly bent. Other candle nozzle removable from socket only with difficulty. Scattered spots of verdigris. Rim of brass mount on glass inkwell insert slightly bent.
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Lot 1012: An Austrian guilloche enamel & silver vanity set
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Description: Circa 1900, several pieces marked ''Made in Austria'', of pink enamel, comprising: a hand mirror (15.25''), a hairbrush (10.25''), a comb (7.5''), a large clothes brush (7.75''), a small clothes brush (6.25''), a shoe horn (8.5''), a nail buff (4.5''), a tray (9.75'' x 5.75''), a square etched glass bottle (5.75''), a circular etched glass powder box (2.5'' H x 4.75'' Dia.) a hinged dresser box (2'' H x 4.5'' W x 3.25'' D'', a button hook (7.5''), a nail file (7''), a knife (4.5''), and a buzzer (2'' x 2''), monogrammed ''MJB'', 15 pcs, with original monogrammed fitted silk and velvet-lined leather case, the case: 3.5'' H x 24.5'' W x 18'' D, est:$1500/2000.
Condition Report: Generally good condition. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. A section of comb teeth broken off and loose in holder. Top of large brush detached. Oxidation to button hook, knife and file. Typical discoloration to brush bristles. Leather handle broken off case; not retained. Spots and discoloration to case lining due to age. Rubbed wear and scratches to case overall. Corners of case worn. Silver content unknown; silver not tested. Retains key.
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Lot 1013: A Biedermeier vitrine cabinet
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Description: First half 19th century, probably German, walnut, ebonized and pine, the pedimented cornice over a glazed door flanked by glazed panels divided by engaged columns, enclosing four shelves and a mirrored back, 63'' H x 47'' W x 17'' D, est:$1000/2000.
Condition Report: Generally good condition. General marks, scratches and typical nicks, chips and shrinkage cracks commensurate with age and use. Scattered losses to veneer, particularly on the molding of cornice on right side, including one 4.5'' long. A large loss to veneer on left side of case, 7'' long.
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Lot 1014: A Continental sofa table
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Description: Mid-19th century, mahogany veneer and pine secondary wood, the top of serpentine rectangular outline with acanthus-carved molding on two ring-turned acanthus-carved supports joined by a similarly decorated stretcher, 29'' H x 53'' W x 33'' D, est:$500/700.
Condition Report: Generally good condition. General marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age and use. Typical scattered chips and losses to veneer. One foot with a repaired break with glue residue. Another foot with a 4-inch repair to veneer of molded edge. Structurally sound.
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Lot 1015: A Continental carved walnut tall case clock, LFS
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Description: Late 19th century, the case probably German, signed to backplate of movement ''LFS'' (Lorenz Furtwangler & Sohne), the case apparently unsigned, the circular gilt and silvered dial with black Arabic numeral markers, enclosed within a square hood with a glazed door beneath an arched pediment centering a shell, over an open gallery exposing pendulum and weights suspended between turned baluster supports, on an outset square base raised on bun feet, 90'' H x 26.5'' W x 15.5'' D, est:$800/1200.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. General marks, scratches and rubbing to surfaces commensurate with age and use. Typical shrinkage cracks and scattered nicks and chips. A deeper shrinkage crack to door extending from bottom edge to aperture. A loss to volute of Ionic capital on left of base. Movement original and complete. Not in running condition. Moran's does not guarantee running condition of clocks and watches.
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Lot 1016: A Maitland-Smith architectural birdcage on stand
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Description: Late 20th century, with Maitland-Smith label to slide-out tray, mahogany and brass, in the form of a Baroque domed, porticoed temple with spires mounted on a square tabletop raised on turned, tapering legs, 71'' H x 20.75'' W x 20.75'' D, est:$1000/1500.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. General light marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. The dowels supporting one corner cupola have been re-secured with glue. The fiberboard sheet forming bottom of slide-out tray with 8 small circular gouges with holes in the centers, and an additional shallow gouge without a hole. Veneer to front of tray with shallow chips running 2 inches along bottom edge. The cage is secured to the stand.
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Lot 1017: A Schierholz porcelain center bowl on stand
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Description: Mid 20th century, with blue shield and oak leaf mark to undersides of basket and stand, the base also with impressed shield and oak leaf mark and numbered ''930'', the removable basket-form bowl with reticulated rim and a garland of applied flowers supported by a further floral garland held aloft by six putti on an oval base, overall: 11.5'' H x 15'' W x 10'' D, est:$500/700.
Condition Report: Scattered chips to edges of applied flowers of both basket and stand, most minor but some larger than 1/8 inch. The base with an area of larger losses to two flowers and a leaf. Two flowers in other areas of base also with larger losses of whole petals. Three cherubs with abrasions to glaze on tops of heads. One cherub with restoration to a toe.
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Lot 1018: Two Berlin (KPM) porcelain plaques
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Description: Late 19th / early 20th century, unsigned, each with impressed ''KPM'' and scepter mark, each titled verso, the first: ''Medea'' after N. Sichel (Nathaniel Sichel, 1843 - 1907 German); the second: ''L'esclave'' (The Slave) after de Chatillon (Joseph de Chatillon, 1808 - 1881 American); each in a wooden frame with old trade label verso, 2 pcs, each overall, 14.5'' H x 11.5'' W, est:$4000/6000.
Condition Report: Each plaque not including frame: 9.25'' H x 6.5'' W. Each: Good condition overall. Plaques with typical light scratches and rubbing. Frames with light marks, rubbing and abrasions. One frame with a .5''-long loss to carved molding in upper left corner.
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Lot 1019: A gilt brass-mounted Sevres style porcelain urn
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Description: Late 19th / early 20th century, signed ''C. Velly'', cobalt ground, the domed cover with floral finial on an ovoid body hand painted with a continuous frieze depicting a courting couple in a riparian landscape, above a waisted socle on a circular base, 33'' H x 8'' Dia., est:$800/1200.
Condition Report: General light marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. The cover with extensive restorations. Crazing to painted surface.
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Lot 1020: A Navajo woven woolen rug
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Description: Mid 20th century ore earlier, grey field, centering four diamonds outlined in red, black and cream, with a dark brown border with cream and red arrow decoration, 8'10'' H x 5'5'' W, est:$700/1000.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. Two small (.5'' x .5'') holes, one each to top and bottom in brown border. A few small areas of soiling. A dark tan-colored stain to white area in field (1'' x .25''). Additional scattered large tan-colored stains. A narrow line of mismatched brown wool woven into one side border extending 10'' from selvedge to first red band in field, either a repair or spirit line.
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Lot 1021: A Navajo Germantown rug
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Description: First half 20th century, 34'' H x 27'' W, est:$1500/2000.
Condition Report: Generally good condition. Fringe intact. Colors bright and fresh. Scattered minor losses to selvedge binding. A few spots of minor moth damage, the largest .25'' x .25''. A professional repair to red border (1.5'' x 1''). A hole to center device (.25'' x .25'').
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Lot 1022: An exceptional contemporary Navajo yei rug
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Description: Second half 20th century, by Virginia Nakai, Shiprock, NM, with Garland's Navajo Rugs, Sedona, AZ tag, finely woven of natural and dyed wool with a design of twelve Yei figures, 71.5'' H x 48'' W, est:$2000/3000. <br><br>Note: Original retail price $6500.
Condition Report: Excellent, like new condition.
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Lot 1023: A Navajo silver concho belt
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Description: Early 20th century, the buckle stamped verso with initials ''JA'', composed of nine scalloped oval conchos with stamped borders centering a repousse rosette (each 3'' x 3.5''), and a repousse decorated oval buckle, 38.5'' L, est:$400/600.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. General marks, tarnishing and scratches commensurate with age and use. Leather soft and pliant.
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Lot 1024: A Navajo coin silver squash blossom necklace
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Description: Made from hammered U.S. ten cent silver coins with the larger central blossom made from hammered US half dollar silver coins, 22'' L, 15.40 oz, est:$700/900.
Condition Report: Overall good condititon with normal signs of wear commensurate with age.
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Lot 1025: A Navajo coin silver naja necklace
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Description: Made from hammered U.S. ten cent silver coins and six U.S. dollar silver coins with a large horseshoe-shaped naja mounted with a round, light green turquoise cabochon, 24'' L, 16.22 oz , est:$1000/1500.
Condition Report: Overall good condititon with normal signs of wear commensurate with age.
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Lot 1026: A group of Mexican silver & amethyst jewelry
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Description: Stamped Taxco 980, comprising a link necklace, a bangle and a brooch with a hand and flower motif, 17.75'', 5.25'' and 2.5'' respectively, 3 pcs, est:$800/1200.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with normal signs of wear commensurate with age. A few prongs need to be tightened, amethyst in brooch split and held by mounting.
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Lot 1027: A group of Mexican silver knot jewelry
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Description: Signed Celia Harris, comprising a collar (15.5'') , a bracelet (7'') and a pair of clip-earrings, 4 pcs, est:$800/1200.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with normal signs of wear commensurate with age. Most patina flaked off, earrings converted for both clips and hooks on reserve end.
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Lot 1028: An 8-volume set: 'Casas Grandes' by C. Di Peso
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Description: Dr. Charles C. Di Peso, et al, ''Casas Grandes: A Fallen Trading Center of the Gran Chichimeca'', Flagstaff, Arizona: the Amerind Foundation, Northland Press, 1974, first edition, hardcover, the complete set comprising: Vol 1: ''Preceramic -Viejo Periods; Vol 2: Medio Period; Vol 3: Tardio and Espanoles Periods; Vol 4: Dating and Architecture; Vol 5: Architecture; Vol 6: Ceramics and Shell; Vol 7: Stone and Metal; Vol 8: Bone, Economy and Burials, each volume: 12'' x 9.25'', 8 pcs, est:$600/900. <br><br>Note: Volumes 1-3, by Dr. Charles C. Di Peso, are a narrative of the excavation and research over a fifteen year period of the Casas Grande project. Volumes 4 - 8, written by John B. Rinaldo and Gloria J. Fenner, contain the source material and scientific data upon which the researchers based their evaluations and conclusions. Complete 8-volume sets of this work are scarce.
Condition Report: Like new- unused and unopened. In original shrink-wrap.
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Lot 1029: After Dallin, a patinated bronze 'Massasoit'
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Description: Circa 1920, signed ''Dallin'' (Cyrus Edwin Dallin, 1861 - 1944 American) with copy write symbol, titled ''Massasoit'', depicting the chief standing gazing forward and holding a peace pipe, on an integral rectangular base, 11.5'' H x 2.75'' W x 4'' D, est:$1500/2500. <br><br>Note: This sculpture is after the large-scale 1920 version commissioned by the Improved Order of Red Men as a monument for the Plymouth Tercentenary. Massasoit (c. 1581 - 1661) was the chief of the Wampanoag tribe. He is credited with forging a strong relationship with the English colonists, preventing the failure of the Plymouth colony and the starvation of the Pilgrims during their early years there.
Condition Report: General marks, scratches and rubbing commensurate with age. Mouthpiece of pipe broken off- not retained.
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Lot 1030: Frank Coburn (1862-1938 Los Angeles, CA)
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Description: <em>Chief Hoostogl - Nez Perce Tribe</em>, signed lower right: F. Coburn, titled verso, oil on canvas laid to artist's board, 15'' x 11'', est:$5000/7000.
Condition Report: Visual: Generally good condition with two minor stable diagonal creases in the upper right corner with corresponding scant paint loss along the creases. With the artist's black painted border along the four edges.
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Lot 1031: Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988 El Cajon, CA)
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Description: Portrait of an Indian, signed lower right: O. Wieghorst and with artist's brand device, ink on paper, image size: 5.25'' x 4'', est:$1000/1500.
Condition Report: Visual: Generally good condition with very minor toning to the paper. Not examined out of the frame.
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Lot 1032: Alexander Phimister Proctor (1860-1950 New York, NY)
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Description: <em>A Peddler in an Indian Country</em>, and ''Over the Banks into the Cow Coral (sic)'', each: signed with initials and inscribed lower right: A.P.P., the second: initialed again and dated lower right: 1876- P, each: ink on paper under glass, sight dimensions of the first: 7'' x 6.5'', est:$800/1200. <br><br>Note: Sight dimensions of the second: 6.75'' x 10''.
Condition Report: Visual: Each: taped to the front mat with paper tape. Remnants of older tape in the upper corners. Minor toning and soiling to the paper. The first: with a few scattered spots of foxing and/or stain throughout. The second: A diagonal crease in the upper left. Ink bleed from the verso in the right center. A tiny hole in the left center. Minor handling creases in the lower right.
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Lot 1033: Hugo A. Possner (1859-1933 Los Angeles, CA)
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Description: Portrait of William S. Hart (1864-1946), signed lower right: H. Possner, oil on canvas, 40'' x 30'', est:$2000/3000. <br><br>Note: William S. Hart was an American silent film actor, screenwriter, director and producer. The present work is a painting after a circa 1918 photograph of the actor taken at the Chircosta Studio, Pittsburgh, PA.
Condition Report: Visual: Generally good condition with scattered stable craquelure. Blacklight: Apparently no evidence of restoration under blacklight. Heavy masking varnish.
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Lot 1034: A Northwest coast halibut club
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Description: Late 19th / early 20th century, of polychrome painted carved wood, 18.25'' H x 4'' W, est:$1500/2500.
Condition Report: With original paint. Scratches, dings and rubbing commensurate with age and use.
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Lot 1035: An Inuit model kayak
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Description: Late 19th century, Norton Sound, Alaska, polychrome painted wood and hide, depicting to scale a one-man split prow craft rigged with sinew and hide strap lashings for accompanying paddle and harpoons, the seated hunter wearing a hooded parka, 5.25'' H x 23'' W x 4'' D, est:$1000/1500. <br><br>Literature: For an almost identical example, see National Geographic, February 1983, ''Peoples of the Arctic'', pp. 198 - 205. Issue included with the lot.
Condition Report: Overall very good original condition. No damages to hull, covering, or figure. Areas of soiling throughout, commensurate with age.
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Lot 1036: A San Ildefonso blackware plate, Maria & Julian
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Description: 20th century, signed ''Marie & Julian'' (Maria & Julian Martinez), of shallow flaring form, painted in matte against a highly polished slip with a design of three concentric narrow bands encircling a wide negative band of repeating stylized feathers, 1.5'' H x 13.5'' Dia., est:$1500/2500.
Condition Report: Excellent original condition. General light scratches, marks and rubbing commensurate with age. The rim slightly uneven. No repairs or flaws detected under black light.
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Lot 1037: An Apache basketry olla
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Description: First half 20th century, the circular flaring neck over a high-shouldered ovoid body decorated with vertical bands of stacked diamonds, 17.25'' H x 12'' Dia., est:$2500/3500.
Condition Report: Excellent original condition. No visible missing stitches to rim or body.
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Lot 1038: A Pomo basketry vessel
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Description: Circa 1880s, oval shaped, 4.25'' H x 7.75'' W, est:$1000/1500.
Condition Report: Excellent overall condition. Rim lip with no stitches missing or breaks. No flaws discernable in body.
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Lot 1039: An Apache basketry vessel
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Description: Circa 1880s, bowl shaped, 4.5'' H x 15'' W, est:$1000/2000.
Condition Report: Good condition, considering age. Rim edge with no stitches missing or breaks. Body in near-perfect condition excluding typical slight wear to center of underside. Would benefit from light cleaning.
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Lot 1040: A Navajo Second Phase Chief's blanket
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Description: Circa 1920 - 1930 of natural and dyed wool, transitional style with a stepped geometric design of dark brown, cream, and yellow on red ground, 5'0'' H x 4'0'' W, est:$1500/2000.
Condition Report: Very good condition overall. Two small corner repairs.
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Lot 1041: A Navajo sterling silver & copper figure
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Description: 20th century, marked ''Sterling'' with arrow-shaped mark, bearing printed label to underside: ''Clifton Bia / Navajo / Canyon De Chelly, AZ'', depicting an eagle dancer poised on one foot with wings spread, set with seventeen small round turquoise stones, on a circular base inset with a copper band, 12'' H x 8'' W, est:$900/1500.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. General light scratches marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with age.
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Lot 1042: Six Native American portrait photographs, Dobbs
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Description: Early 20th century, comprising: four Eskimo portraits, each signed in the negative ''BB Dobbs'' (Beverly B. Dobbs, 1868 - 1937, Bellingham, WA) with copy write, each inscribed in ink to lower margin ''Nome'', the first numbered 123, dated 1903 (image size: 9.25'' x 7.25''), the second numbered 213, dated 1904 (image size: 9.25'' x 7.5''), the third numbered 809, dated 1906 (image size: 9.5'' x 7.5''), the fourth numbered 810, dated 1906 (image size: 9.75'' x 8''); and two additional group portraits of plains Indians, each unsigned (each image size: 6.25'' x 4''), 6 pcs, est:$600/800.
Condition Report: Each mounted on cardboard. The first Dobbs lacking left-hand margin. The second Dobbs lacking top margin and with a large (3'' x 1'') piece missing from lower right corner. The third Dobbs with a small chip to margin in lower right corner, not affecting image. The fourth Dobbs with a chip to lower left hand corner, a tear extending 1.25 inch from lower edge, a tear extending .25 inch from lower edge, and a small (less than .25'') tear to top edge. The two unsigned slightly bent; one with a .5'' chip to lower edge, the other with two parallel creases.
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Lot 1043: A Pima basketry olla
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Description: First half 20th century, the flared neck over a bulbous body decorated with sections of horizontal bands within vertical borders, 13.75'' H x 14.5'' Dia., est:$800/1200.
Condition Report: A 1.5'' area of stitch loss to second coil beneath rim. Several additional scattered areas of stitch loss, ranging from 1/8th inch to 2 inches. Otherwise good condition.
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Lot 1044: Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
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Description: <em>A Walpi Man</em>, 1900-3, signed in ink lower right: Curtis, sepia-toned gelatin silver print on rag paper under glass, paper size: 15.75'' x 10.75'', est:$4000/6000. <br><br>Note: With the artist's copyright blindstamp and number 'K*-03 (?)' lower left, with a second partial copyright blindstamp along the extreme lower left edge: Copyrighted 1900.
Condition Report: Visual: The paper loose. Scattered spots of uneven toning along the edges. Two 1'' vertical surface scuffs above the figure's head in the upper center and a few other scattered minor scant spots of uneven toning and one minor 1'' scratch in the upper right. The lower edge possibly trimmed .25'' removing the lower half of the blindstamp.
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Lot 1045: Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
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Description: <em>Three Chiefs, Piegan</em>, 1900, signed in ink lower right: Curtis, sepia-toned platinum print on rag paper under glass, paper size: 12.5'' x 16'', est:$3000/5000. <br><br>Note: With the artist's copyright blindstamp and number '52-00' lower left.
Condition Report: Visual: The paper partially affixed to non-archival cardboard backing but removable. .25'' of the left, right and upper edges bent around the cardboard backing and with scattered nail holes and a few nail hole tears along the extreme edges. Some scattered spots of uneven toning to the edges. A few scattered surface abrasions in the lower center. Minor paper toning.
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Lot 1046: Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
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Description: <em>Invocation - Sioux</em>, 1907, unsigned and without blindstamp, sepia-toned platinum print on rag paper under glass, paper size: 16.25'' x 11.75'', est:$2000/3000. <br><br>Note: With negative number twice lower left: 509-07.
Condition Report: Visual: The upper edge affixed to non-archival cardboard backing. Uneven toning throughout with some darker areas to the right and above the figure and some whiter areas along the left, right and upper edges. .25'' of the lower edge bent around the cardboard backing. Five nail holes along the extreme lower edge. A few scattered surface scuffs to the right and left of the figure and between the figure's legs. Minor paper toning.
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Lot 1047: Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952 Los Angeles, CA)
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Description: <em>Canyon de Chelley, Arizona, Navaho</em>, 1904, signed in ink lower right: Curtis, gelatin silver print on paper laid to foam core under glass, paper size: 16.25'' x 21'', est:$5000/7000. <br><br>Note: With the artist's copyright blindstamp and number '368-04' lower left.
Condition Report: Visual: A 1.5'' repaired stable tear along the center left of the upper edge and a .75'' surface scratch along the center right of the upper edge. A vertical area of surface rubbing and discoloration extending the height of the photograph in the right center. A few tiny specks of loss scattered throughout. Fogging along the edges. Laid to foam-core as stated..
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Lot 1048: Captain Cook's Third Voyage, Eight engravings
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Description: Eight Engravings From the Atlas Accompanying Captain James Cook and King ''A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean'', drawn by John Webber (1751-1793 British), ''Canoes of Oonalashka'', plate 50; ''The Tschuktschi, and their Habitations'', plate 51; ''Caps of the Natives of Oonalashka'', plate 56; ''A Sledge of Kamtschatka'', plate 71; ''A View at Bolsheretzkoi, in Kamtschatka'', plate 72; ''A Man of Kamtschatka'', plate 75; ''A Woman of Kamtschatka'', plate 76; and ''Summer and Winter Habitations, in Kamtschatka'', plate 77, each paper size: 22'' H x 16'' W, est:$400/600. <br><br>Literature: Engraver: W. Sharp. Note: John Webber accompanied Captain James Cook (1728-1779) on his third and final voyage to the Pacific Ocean as the official ship artist. The voyage focused on discovering the Northwest Passage and conducting further exploration of the area of the Pacific Ocean North of the Equator. Views of this trip, including the present works, were presented in large format atlases that were published in London in 1784-85.
Condition Report: Each: With various nibbles and creases. Scattered foxing and staining throughout. ''A Woman of Kamtschatka'' with a 4-inch half-circle paper area missing from the right center margin. ''Summer and Winter'' with heavier soiling and a heavier crease in the upper left
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Lot 1049: A small Apache basketry olla
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Description: Circa 1920 - 1930, with geometric design, 7.5'' H x 6.5'' Dia., est:$800/1200.
Condition Report: Excellent original condition. No breaks or stitch losses to lips or bodies.
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Lot 1050: A Pima basketry vessel
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Description: Circa 1900, bowl-shaped, 3.75'' H x 16'' W, est:$800/1200.
Condition Report: Good condition overall. Rim lip with no missing stitches or breaks. A few scattered small areas on underside with missing stitches- very minor.
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