Arts of the American West

Hindman is offering the Arts of the American West auction. In this auction,  you will find a child’s hide dress and a cradle, along with oil paintings and jewelry. Showcased in the auction is a piece of artwork from Bob Kuhn. Kuhn was a widely popular wildlife illustrator before turning to easel painting in 1970. His “High Plains Lothario” oil painting is in this auction. The painting is of two buffalo grazing on a rolling pasture.

Also included in the auction is a 19th century child’s beaded cradle mounted on wood. This cradle is made with blue, white, rose, yellow, and green beads thread-sewn on black velveteen with fringe at the bottom. Another item highlighted in the auction is a 19th century child’s beaded–hide dress. This dress features two butterflies surrounded by turquoise colored beads and trimmed in red, white, and navy-blue beads. Fringe covers the arms, sides and bottom of the dress. To place a bid, visit Bidsquare today.