The Joseph Pytka Collection of New Mexico Art & Artifacts

This February, the upcoming Joseph Pytka Collection of New Mexico Art & Artifacts sale, presented by Santa Fe Art Auction, offers a variety of fine art, decorative art, and furniture. The auction compiles items from several recognized artists and brands, including Tiffany Studios and Antonio Molleno, as well as from cultures around the globe. A standout item is a spider table lamp from Tiffany Studios. Made between 1900 and 1915, the lampshade rests on a mushroom base with a spider finial.

Other featured lots include a Navajo woven chief’s blanket, from circa 1865 to 1875. The third-phase Navajo blankets are considered to be among the best Navajo textiles, mostly due to the skill of the Navajo women weavers. Beyond lamps and woven blankets, the auction will also present a figure titled Cristo Crucificado, which translates to ‘Crucified Christ.’ The hand-carved sculpture is painted with pigment over gesso. It is attributed to José Benito Ortega, an American santeros sculptor. Visit Bidsquare to browse the full catalog and register to bid online.