North 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. 

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. 

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. 

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 yellow, blue, and red colors. A Ghost Dance shield from the 1890s (lot #254; estimate: $10,000 – $15,000) and a presentation silver-mounted pipe tomahawk from circa 1800 (lot #203; estimate: $8,000 – $12,000) are on offer as well. 

Additional lots of interest in this sale include: 

• A pair of Jesus M. Tapia spurs and concho straps from circa 1910 (lot #263; estimate: $6,000 – $9,000)
• An Art Deco morganite and rose gold necklace (lot #745; estimate: $7,500 – $8,500)
• A 19th-century Yankton Sioux three-blade war club (lot #89; estimate: $5,000 – $7,000)
• A bronze sculpture of Mercury by Emil Julius Epple (lot #481; estimate: $8,000 – $12,000)
• A rare white South Sea pearl necklace (lot #450; estimate: $8,000 – $10,000)

North American Auction Company is one of the top destinations for highly valued and rare early Western Antiquities sales. Through its specified marketing, the business places products before over 13 million accessible bidders. NAAC is the leading Antique & Collectibles Auction House in the greater Western area, and its proven reputation of achieving auction prices meets or exceeds the expectations.The Frontier Splendor: Western Wonders & Native American Art sale will begin at 11:00 AM EDT on March 23, 2024. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Bidsquare.