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Category: American Indian & Ethnographic
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Ancient Coins and Jewelry Items Come to Auction with Palmyra Heritage Gallery
Widow's mite coins, also known as "Pruta" or "Leptons," were issued under ruler Alexander Jannacus, King of Judea, from 103-76 B.C.E. At the time, these were the smallest coins circulating in Jerusalem. The ancient coins are featured in the Biblical story of the poor widow who gives two mites to…
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Akio Takamori Stoneware and Asian Art Available in I.M. Chait Sale
A Japanese-American ceramic sculptor, Akio Takamori (1950-2017) carved characters from both rural and urban settings. Takamori’s works were inspired by Japanese culture and largely drew from his childhood years in his homeland. Akio Takamori’s stoneware sculpture of two figures is among the highlights of I.M. Chait Gallery’s upcoming Asian Art,…
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Bonhams Presents Items from Poker Jim, Edward Sheriff Curtis, Matthew Panana, and More
Bonhams’ upcoming Native American art sale features a quilted shirt associated with Sap-Ut-Ka-Low-Nee (White Swan), also known as “Poker Jim.” Other notable items include a Hethuska Society painted hide along with an Edward Sheriff Curtis orotone photograph and a Matthew Panana sculpture. Sap-Ut-Ka-Low-Nee (White Swan) was dubbed “Poker Jim” by…
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Artemis Gallery presents unprecedented array of museum-worthy ancient antiquities and cultural art in Feb. 18 Exceptional Auction
Featured: Ancient Egyptian sarcophagus lid, Roman marbles, Pre-Columbian gold, many items with provenance from Sotheby’s, Christie’s and distinguished private collections BOULDER, Colo. – The increased fascination with ancient cultures, their lifestyles and traditions has driven interest in Artemis Gallery’s auctions to an all-time high. Whether a collector is enamored with…
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North 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…
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Cast Osiris Bronze and JFK Portrait Come to Auction With Artemis Gallery
Osiris, the Egyptian god of fertility, vegetation, the dead, the afterlife, and resurrection, was known as the judge of the underworld. He is traditionally represented as an immortal being with a pharaoh's beard. One of the key lots in the upcoming Exceptional Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic Art auction, presented by Artemis…
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Christie’s Will Auction Pierre Matisse’s Teotihuacán Stone Mask and Other Pre-Columbian Artifacts in Upcoming Sale
Pre-Columbian art includes tools, artifacts, and objects of the Caribbean and North, Central, and South America. The pre-Columbian era spans from around 3000 B.C.E. to the arrival of the Europeans in the early 16th century C.E. Pre-Columbian artifacts were created by the Aztecs, Maya, Inca, and other ethnic groups of…
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Brunk Auctions Offers Bechtler Firearm and Fine Art by Jackson Pollock and Tom Wesselmann
The Bechtler family became known for their private coining operation after moving to North Carolina from Germany in 1829. By the 1830s, the family had applied for a few patents, including one for a repeating firearm that was capable of firing eight rounds per minute. These firearms disappeared until 2016,…
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Bernard Cathelin’s Still Life Leads Upcoming Showplace Auction
A still life painting from French artist Bernard Cathelin, titled Bouquet de Vera Cruz, will lead the upcoming New York City Estate Auction, presented by Showplace Antiques. Well-known for his oil paintings and lithographs, Bernard Cathelin’s distinguished style separated him from his peers. He primarily used brushes and palette knives…
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Joshua Kodner Offers Rare Zambian Emerald Ring and Thierry Feuz Artwork
With its vibrant history of emerald mining and production, Zambia is a major global producer of the green gemstone. The Kagem mines in Zambia account for 20% of global emerald production. One of the key lots in the upcoming New Year New You auction, presented by Joshua Kodner, is a rare…
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American Fine Art & Percossi Papi Brooches Come to Auction
Diamond and gemstone jewelry items from Percossi Papi will be available in Kodner Galleries’ upcoming auction. Percossi Papi is known for its maximalist style, which the Italian brand describes as what “Lucrezia Borgia might wear if she were alive and kicking.” This sale will include two gemstone and enamel brooches…
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100+ Lots From the Estate of Jack Warner Come to Auction
Ahlers & Ogletree will present fine and decorative art, furniture, and other items from the estate of Jack Warner this January. Featured in the sale is an equestrian piece by John Frederick Herring. While Herring began his career painting horse portraits for local inns, he eventually counted the ruling Queen…
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Americana Collection of Howard and Nancy Wagner With New Haven Auctions
An American artist, William Matthew Prior (1806 – 1873) was best known for his portraits of children and families. After completing his training under Charles Codman, Prior executed his first portrait when he was 17 years old. One of the noteworthy lots in the upcoming New Haven Auctions event is…
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Wifredo Lam’s Afro-Cuban Art Is Highlighted in New Haven Auctions Event
Afro-Cuban artist Wifredo Lam embraced his mixed-race heritage through his art. Lam’s paintings of hybrid figures give the viewers a glimpse of his distinctive style. The artist didn’t want his art to be commercialized but understood its potential for examining the human condition. Lam’s painting of a bird and fish…
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Marc Chagall Lithograph Leads Clarke Auction Gallery’s Upcoming Auction
A Marc Chagall lithograph will be available in Clarke Auction Gallery’s upcoming Fine Art, Jewelry, Antiques, Asian, & Midcentury Auction. Titled Daphnis and Chloe: Chloe is Carried Off by the Methymneans, this piece shows a vibrant scene with human figures riding horses and carrying war instruments. At the center, two…
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Ancient and Ethnographic Art Comes to Auction With Artemis Gallery
The ancient city-state of Corinth was situated on the Isthmus of Corinth, connecting the Peloponnese to Greece. Since 1896, various archaeological excavations of Corinth have been conducted by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens and the Greek Ministry of Culture, revealing insights into antiquity. One of the key…
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Dalí’s Lithographs Will Lead New York City Estate Auction
Salvador Dalí’s lithographs depicting the 12 zodiac signs are among the highlights of Showplace Antique’s upcoming New York City Estate Auction. Created in 1967, these lithographs depict the 12 signs, from Aries to Pisces, in a vibrant palette. This work illustrates the astrological symbols in its details, a departure from…
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Fernando de Szyszlo, Father of Latin American Abstract Art, Headlines Upcoming Helmuth Stone Gallery Sale
Fernando de Szyszlo, known as the father of Latin American abstract art, was a Peruvian painter and sculptor who played a central role in advancing abstract art in Latin America. Szyszlo's works combined the myths and symbols of ancient Peru with a colorful, non-figurative language. "I always painted the same…
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Bill Jacklin Will Lead Upcoming New York City Estate Auction
A painting titled Rockefeller Skaters from Bill Jacklin will be offered by Showplace Antique + Design Center in the upcoming New York City Estate Auction. Depicting a winter scene in New York City, the oil painting from around 2006 shows a crowd of ice skaters in undefined forms, colored in…
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Find American and European Fine Arts and Antiques With Cowan's Auctions
Gunther Granget was among the world’s finest sculptors, famous for his wildlife figurines. Born in Germany, Granget’s interest in nature developed as a child. The artist accompanied his father on land surveys and frequently sketched birds and animals. Granget started working for Lorenz Hutschenreuther, a Bavarian porcelain factory, at the…
