North American Auction Company
34156 E Frontage Rd, Bozeman, Montana 59715
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Auction PreviewHistorical Native American Artifacts and Contemporary Jewelry to Sell at North American Auction Company
The latest sale from North American Auction Company, which will be available both live and online, particularly highlights a collection of Native American and Western artifacts from the American Plains. Among the top lots is a Cheyenne beaded hide bowcase, quiver, and arrows set from circa 1860. Tanned buffalo hide covers the bowcase and quiver, which are accented by hand-sewn glass trade seed beads in a geometric pattern. The hunters and warriors of the Plains Nations have historically carried bows and arrows such as the present example, using them to both hunt food and protect themselves. The weapons are specially designed to be carried on horseback, being light, fast, and resistant to damage. Another key Native American lot in the catalog is a Plains painted buffalo robe from circa 1870. This robe is covered in an intricate pattern of feathers, which are arranged in concentric circles and tipped in black. Key jewelry lots in this event include a 1970s coral eagle claw cuff bracelet designed by Ben Nighthorse Campbell. This piece was formerly housed at the Denver Art Museum before entering the private market. Campbell is a politician best known for his years representing Colorado in the United States House of Representatives and the Senate. He has also made jewelry, learning techniques from his fathers and exploring non-traditional methods to make his artistic pieces. A 39-carat emerald, diamond, and platinum necklace will also be available, alongside a diamond and platinum necklace that features a pale blue 37.66-carat aquamarine from Oscar Friedman. To browse the complete Heart of the Plains: Premier Sale of Native American and Western Artifacts auction catalog and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. Check out more auction previews, press releases, and news on Auction Daily.
Auction PreviewFine Jewelry, Native American Lots From Sitting Bull Lead Tales of the Old West Sale by North American Auction Company
A 73.32-carat emerald diamond and 18-karat yellow gold necklace by Oscar Friedman is featured in the upcoming Tales of the Old West: Western & Native American July Sale, presented by North American Auction Company. The necklace features 128 natural octagonal step-cut emeralds with good cut grade and a total weight of 73.32 carats. The emeralds are bordered with rectangular links decorated with 1,572 natural round, brilliant-cut diamonds with clarity of SI1 to SI3. The necklace features a polished, stamped, and tested 14-karat yellow gold construction on the clasp. Another featured lot by Oscar Friedman is an 83.99-carat fancy black and white diamond necklace. The necklace features a polished, stamped, and tested 14-karat white gold construction marked on the clasp. The necklace features 41 graduated fancy black diamonds measuring 75.49 carats. The black diamonds are decorated with halo rings made of 818 round, brilliant-cut white diamonds. Both necklaces are GIA and AIGL-certified. Another featured lot is a 12.30-carat sapphire and diamond ring. The ring features a center stone of natural cushion-shaped, brilliant-cut crown step-crown sapphire with deep blue color and a total weight of 12.30 carats. The center stone has Art Deco shoulders decorated with 86 brilliant-cut diamonds with a clarity of VS1 to SI1, and a coloration of G to H. The piece comes with AIGL and GIA certificates. The sale offers historic Western & Native American lots belonging to Sitting Bull and others. To register to bid in the Tales of the Old West: Western & Native American July Sale and find other online auctions, visit Bidsquare. Find more auction previews on Auction Daily.
Auction Industry, Press ReleaseNorth American Auction Company Presents Sale of Fine Jewelry, Native American Art, and More
The upcoming Frontier Splendor: Western Wonders & Native American Art auction from North American Auction Company will feature nearly 750 lots of jewelry, fine art, rugs, and antiquities from Native American tribes and the American Western frontier. Bidding will begin live at 11:00 AM EDT on March 23, 2024. Online bidding options are available through Bidsquare. 57.34ct Emerald Diamond & 18k White Gold Bracelet Among the top lots of this sale is an emerald, diamond, and 18-karat white gold bracelet (lot #210; estimate: USD 100,000 - $140,000). This linked bracelet features faceted emeralds with a total carat weight of 57.34 carats. A total of 154 round brilliant-cut diamonds surround and accent the blue-green stones. Another notable jewelry lot in the catalog is a no-heat Montana sapphire and platinum necklace measuring 17.5 inches long (lot #125; estimate: $60,000 - $120,000). This piece comes with a certificate from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The featured sapphires are colorful, ranging in tone from deep blue and purple to pale yellow and green. Each oval-shaped sapphire is separated by a round brilliant-cut diamond, all set in high polish platinum. Ca. 1880 Antique Serapi, Persian Fine Wool Rug Beyond jewelry, interested collectors can consider an antique Serapi wool rug dating to the 1880s (lot #70; estimate: $30,000 - $40,000). It measures ten feet wide by 12 feet long and features a low wool pile and open design. The geometric pattern is rendered in dark blue and cream against a rich orange background. A Persian rug from the 1910s is available as well (lot #92; estimate: $15,000 - $25,000). This uncommon example is executed in gold-colored wool with black accents. Intricate floral designs cover the piece. 19th C. Southern Plains Bow, Arrow & Quiver Set Assorted Native American artifacts will also come under the hammer in this event. This includes a 19th-century Southern Plains bow, arrow, and quiver set (lot #88; estimate: $8,000 - $12,000). It is attributed to the Comanche people of the Southern Plains, who are closely associated with Northern Texas. The quiver is delicately beaded with early glass trade seed beads in…
Auction IndustryAntique Native American Artifacts to Sell at North American Auction Company
This March, a wide variety of jewelry, Western art, and Native American artifacts will be available with North American Auction Company. The Frontier Splendor, Western Wonders & Native American Art sale features nearly 750 lots and will begin at 11:00 AM EDT on March 23, 2024. Here are a few of the top lots in the catalog. 19th-Century Southern Plains Bow, Arrow & Quiver Set. Image courtesy of North American Auction Company. 19th-Century Southern Plains Bow, Arrow, and Quiver Leading this upcoming auction is a bow, arrow, and quiver set dating back to the 19th century (lot #88; estimate: USD 8,000 - $12,000). This beaded set is attributed to the Comanche Indians of the Southern Plains in Northern Texas and includes two metal-tipped arrows with turkey feather fletching. The original bow is also included in the lot, though the sinew string is missing. Decorated with yellow, blue, and red glass trade seed beads, this set formerly belonged to a private Ohio collection. The Comanche people were historically skilled horse riders who roamed the Western United States as hunter-gatherers through the 17th century. They eventually settled in the South Plains, including much of present-day Texas, and thrived in both trade and buffalo hunting. Comanche warriors began fighting with the Spanish in the mid-18th century, leading to ongoing violence and broken treaties. The Comanche people have a rich cultural history and are skilled in beadwork and other crafts. Many quivers produced by this and other tribes during the 19th century were beaded with designs representing the owner’s clan and beliefs. C. 1890 Ghost Dance Plains Shield. Image courtesy of North American Auction Company. C. 1890 Ghost Dance Plains Shield Another notable Native American artifact in this upcoming sale is a Plains Indian Ghost Dance Shield from the 1890s (lot #254; estimate: $10,000 - $15,000). It consists of a buffalo hide stretched over a hoop frame and decorated with delicate painting. Formerly of the Forest Fenn Collection of Santa Fe, New Mexico, this shield prominently features a painted bird on the front with six black bear claws affixed to the top with crenshaw…
Auction PreviewNorth American Auction Company Showcases 42.75-carat Montana Sapphire Necklace & Colorado Crow Indian Dag Knife
A 42.75-carat Montana sapphire and platinum necklace is leading the Frontier Splendor: Western Wonders & Native American Art Auction, hosted by North American Auction Company. The Montana sapphire necklace is deemed exceedingly rare, with no indications of heat treatment. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and GeAssure Gemological Appraisals (GGA) both note that the gemstones’ geographic origin is from Montana. The sapphires of the necklace show colors of yellowish-green, green, blue, brown, purple, violet, green, and red. The necklace is set in high polish platinum and also includes 30 round-cut brilliant natural diamonds weighing 8.25 carats, with SI1 to I1 clarity and G to H color. The total weight of the necklace is 52.74 grams. This Western Wonders sale will also showcase a 13.75-inch long Native American Dag knife. It is a rare piece from the Crow Indians of Colorado dating to the 19th century. The Crow was not a tribe known to have used or possessed “dag” style knives regularly. This scarce piece was likely stolen or traded from another tribe by a Crow warrior during a battle. This is a presentation-grade knife, sometimes called a Chief’s Grade knife. This is paired with an Indian brain-tanned buffalo hide and trade cloth sheath with artful Crow beadwork on the front and long hide fringes off the bottom, a later addition. Other notable lots include an authentic Serapi Persian fine wool rug from the 1880s. The rug has the scarcely seen, rare light blue main border. The large gabled stepped medallion has a rare sky blue and rose color with red field, ivory medallion, and corners. The rug is all wool with natural dyes being hand-woven. Visit Bidsquare to find the full Frontier Splendor: Western Wonders & Native American Art March 16th catalog and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewOrnamented Native American Dag Knives Lead North American Auction Company’s Upcoming Sale
Native Americans often emulate patterns and motifs from nature when crafting objects. A beavertail dagger or dag knife was named after the beaver’s tail, which was the original design inspiration for them. A double-edged weapon, it has been used by Native Americans for both fighting and utility purposes. An I&H Sorby stamped presentation grade dag knife with a large paddle-like forged blade is a key highlight of the upcoming sale from North American Auction Company. Its fancy handle has a carved grip scale pattern in solid bone, most likely of a Great American Bison Buffalo. Ornamented with silverwork accents, the handle features a circle guard front, diamond-shaped tapering gripping area, and circle pommel end. Another significant dag knife is accompanied by a striking sheath with vibrant beadwork, possibly from the Northern Plains Native American Indians. The sheath is made of tanned Great American Bison Buffalo hide with geometric-patterned beadwork. The colors include yellow and blue, red, and chalk white. It is further adorned with old hand-rolled tin cone danglers and hand-cut hide fringes. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewA Coveted Tanzanite Diamond Necklace and Rare Native American Objects Come to Sale With North American Auction Company
One of the rarest gemstones in the world, tanzanite is found solely in the Manyara Region of Tanzania. The blue-violet stone has an optical quality of displaying myriad colors when viewed from different angles. A 14-karat white gold necklace designed with tanzanite and diamonds is a key highlight of the upcoming North American Auction Company sale. The four-prong oval center stone is a modified natural-cut tanzanite. With a total weight of 15.12 carats, the necklace also comprises a pendant and connectors liberally adorned with 230 prong baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds. Leading the decorative arts listings is a wildlife-themed bronze sculpture by American post-war and contemporary artist Danny D. Edwards. The piece exhibits an intricately detailed Sioux Brave man helping his wounded companion in a fluid motion scene. Both figures are mounted on a hardwood shield. Another noteworthy Native American lot is a rare half-pike war tomahawk from the Crow Native Americans of Colorado. Dating back to the early-to-mid-19th century, the piece features an iron hand-forged spontoon with a kite-shaped head that has pierced holes in the blade. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.
Auction PreviewNative American Jewelry and Beadwork Will Be Offered in July Sale
In 1850, Apache culture emerged from a combination of influences from the peoples of the Great Plains, Great Basin, and the Southwest. Apache people frequently used bows and arrows as their weapons for hunting and warfare. This Native American Jewelry, Beadwork & Western Auction, presented by North American Auction Company, highlights a rare Chiricahua Apache parfleche hide arrow quiver from the ex-Wasko collection. The piece from circa 1870 is among the earliest Chiricahua Apache examples. Its opening is decorated with 16 diamond cutouts. Also featured in this live sale is an oil painting of Native men by Montana-based artist Ed Totten. The oil painting features a group of semi-nude Native people performing a Blood Ceremony, which symbolizes rebirth. In the piece, the men are dressed in ceremonial garments and headdresses. Explore the entire catalog and register to bid online on Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewEdgar Alwin Payne Oil Painting Featured in North American Auction Company’s Best in the West Event
An oil painting by American artist Edgar Alwin Payne leads this Best in the West auction, hosted by North American Auction Company. Payne was mostly a self-taught artist, apart from his brief time at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1907. He was perceived as one of the first plein-air landscape painters of the early 1900s and widely recognized for his Western landscapes. Available in the auction is an Edgar Alwin Payne oil painting titled In the Misty Alps. This piece features a scenic Swiss Alps view with Payne’s signature in the lower left corner. The framed depiction of mountainous peaks measures over 18 inches high and 21 inches wide. Also offered is a rare Smith & Wesson .38-40 Frontier revolver with a 6.5-inch barrel. Smith & Wesson only manufactured 276 of these revolvers between 1900 and 1910, although the frames were made prior to 1899. Each one bears a serial number from 1 to 276. A popular caliber in the Southwest and Mexico at the time, this gun has matching serial numbers on the barrel, frame, and cylinder. View the entire collection and register to bid by visiting Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewNorth American Auction Company Offers Native American Artifacts and Tanzanite Jewelry Pieces
Several tanzanite jewelry pieces will be available in North American Auction Company's upcoming sale. Tanzanite is considered a relatively new gemstone, discovered in 1967 by a Masai tribesman. The gem is only found in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzanite’s color ranges from light violet-blue to ultramarine blue. A 47.26-carat South Sea pearl, sapphire, and diamond lattice bracelet is also among the notable jewelry lots. Originally called Broome pearls, South Sea pearls are generally larger than other types. These pearls are cultured along the northwest coast of Australia. A GIA report accompanies the lot, certifying the clarity of the sapphires and diamonds. Beyond jewelry, this auction will include a selection of Native American weapons and artifacts. A buffalo bison horn headdress attributed to the Blackfoot people will be on offer. Made between 1880 and 1920, the headdress features a buffalo bison hide cap with two horns. The headdress is decorated with beaded lace and long cloth strips. To view these lots and place a bid, visit Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewOld West & Luxury Jewelry August Sale
The Kiowa Native American tribe members were known for their leather boots, clothing, and moccasins. Found in the upcoming Old West & American Indian w/ Luxury Jewelry August 1st Sale is a rare horse or mule tanned hide painted by the Kiowa Southern Plains Native Americans of the 1800s. This piece shows a sunburst pinwheel at the center surrounded by 17 American bison. An unheated natural sapphire and diamond ring is also available in this sale, presented by the North American Auction Company. This Art Deco classic ring features an oval sapphire with cornflower blue coloring surrounded by 42 round natural diamonds. Also included in the auction is a factory engraved Merwin & Hulbert Army SA revolver, a 1912 casino royal traveling games custom case, and an 1890 book titled In Darkest Africa by Henry M. Stanley. View the entire catalog and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewOld West Frontier & American Indian Sale w/ Luxury Jewelry
A selection of fine art, jewelry, and collectibles can be found in the upcoming Old West Frontier & American Indian Sale. Included are firearms, collections of books, and other items of the American past. Leading this auction, offered by North American Auction Company, is a Merwin Hubert Frontier Army .44 WCF revolver. Merwin Hubert designed and manufactured revolvers and rifles from 1874 through 1897. This revolver was used by many police departments in the eastern United States during the 19th century. A Comanche horseback war club is also highlighted in the sale. This piece, from the North Plains Native Americans, has a carved stone skull cracker head and a wooden handle. The latter is covered in rawhide sewn with a porcupine quilled hide drop. A Smith & Wesson Schofield single-shot revolver can also be found, along with a pair of C.C. Houghton & Co. Civil War military boots and a general store ledger from the 1860s. View the entire collection and register to bid on Bidsquare.
Auction PreviewAmerican Indian & Western May Sale with Luxury Jewelry
The North American Auction Company is offering jewelry, fine art, collectibles, and more in the upcoming American Indian & Western May Sale. Included among the jewelry lots is a new 13.48-carat diamond and 14-karat white gold tennis bracelet that comes complete with paperwork. At a total length of seven inches, this bracelet features 40 brilliant-cut natural diamonds. In the couture and textile lots, an Indian Wars split buffalo horn war bonnet can be found. This piece dates back to the 1880s and includes an American bison hide cape. The headdress is beaded in a geometric pattern common in the 19th century. It is attributed to the Blackfoot Tribe in the Waterton Lakes region of Northern Montana. Other items highlighted in the auction include a purple-pink sapphire and diamond ring, a framed Buffalo Bill Lewis and Clark ten-dollar bill, and a 1788 hand-hewn and carved wood spinning wheel. For the complete catalog and to register to bid, visit Bidsquare.
Press ReleaseWestern Antique Auction
You don’t want to miss one of largest sales of the year on October 26th. The auction will take place on Saturday October 26th at 10am. This will be a live auction with online live and absentee bidding available. The auction features over 500 rare and important items including the Art Collection of Edward Bazinet, Kathryn W. Leighton (1876-1952) Blackfeet Chief Oil, Early Antique Firearms, Winchester Lever Actions, Gunstock War Club from the Cheyenne 1860, Remington Hepburn No. 3 Target Model Sharps Rifle, Revolver Collection, Large Antique Navajo Rug Collection, Huge Collection of Navajo and Zuni Sterling Silver Jewelry, Trophy Alaskan Kodiak Bear Rug MASSIVE, Chippewa Spontoon War Club, Nick Brandt Walking In Tandem, Osage War Shield 1860, Rare Winchester Outdoor Signs Original, Sioux Beadwork, Colt Revolver Collection, Carnival Frog 1800’s, Original Frederic Remington Pen & Ink circa 1890, Smith & Wesson, Rare Montana Territory Knives Bozeman Collection, Rare Montana Original Art, Montana History, Advertising Signs, Karl Bodmer Aquatint’s Original first run and more. The tremendous sale shows fine rare and collectible items from the first to very last lot, so make sure to check out the entire catalog. Shipping is available for all items, including firearms, at the buyer’s expense. Phone Bidding available, to sign up visit our website and click the Phone Bidders Tab. Download the North American Auction Co. mobile bidding app in the Google Play and Apple App Stores today!
Auction PreviewWestern Antique & Classic Car Sale
This August, North American Auction Company will present more than 450 curated vintage automobiles and firearms at Western Antique & Classic Car Sale. Estimated to achieve $150,000, the sale’s highlight will be a Battle of Little Bighorn. This revolver carries a tale of the most enthralling controversy in American history; the 120 years old tale of Lieutenant Custer. For any car enthusiasts with a particular elegant taste, the auction features limited pieces of vintage automobiles. Amidst the collection is a third-generation 1972 Chevy El Camino SS induced with well over 500 horsepower. To find out more about this sale that include Navajo jewelry and more collectibles, visit Bidsquare.
