Your Summer Guide to Buying Native American Art and Artifacts, Fine Western Art and Western Americana

THE OLD WEST Your Summer Guide To Buying Native American Art and Artifacts, Fine Western Art and Western Americana

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August 8–11 At El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe— Celebrating A Decade Of Objects Of Art Santa Fe

Abstraction of the image Old Sun, Environmental Enrichment Panel #3015 by Alexander Girard, 1971, for Herman Miller. Collection Vitra Design Museum, Alexander Girard Estate. The Museum of Internation- al Folk Art has curated “The Creative World of Alex- ander Girard,” an exhibition focusing on Girard’s life Objects of Art Santa Fe, now a decade old, draws visitors from around the world. —A.T. Willett photo and designs during his years in Santa Fe. In its tenth year, Objects of Art Santa Fe remains a co-pro- Featuring two special exhibits: The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA ) will “The Creative World of Alexander Girard” – Curated by the curate “The Creative World of Alexander Girard.” This spe- duction of art fair promoters Kim Martindale and John Museum of International Folk Art, the exhibition focuses on cial exhibit will focus on Girard’s years in Santa Fe, where his Morris. It takes place at El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 555 Girard’s life and designs during his years in Santa Fe. designs included the Compound Restaurant and Peterson Camino de la Familia in the Santa Fe Railyard. It opens with “Infinite Light” – Pulitzer Prize-winning documentary pho- Student Center at St John’s College. “The Creative World” is a special champagne pre-opening cocktail hour on Thurs- tographer Marissa Roth has described the dozens of Koda- a complement to the Vitra Design Museum-organized retro- day, August 8, from 5 to 6 pm benefiting the MOIFA. chrome photographs that will be on display as “my love let- spective, “Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe,” which The Alexander Girard celebration going on in Santa Fe ter to Tibet.” remains on view at MOIFA through October 27. and at Objects of Art Santa Fe this year finds MOIFA com- SANTA FE, N.M. — Objects of Art Santa Fe turns ten Rounding out Objects of Art’s special exhibitions will be mitted to an extensive five-year restoration of the Alexander years old this year with more than 70 gallery owners and “Infinite Light: A Photographic Meditation on Tibet.” The Girard wing at the museum, said Khristaan Villela, director. exhibitors presenting a peerless array of art objects represent- show of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Marissa Roth’s Tickets for the cocktail party are $125 (cocktail party ing makers and designers’ fluency across materials and media. Kodachrome prints of Tibet will feature dozens of prints patrons can stay for 6 to 9 pm opening night party) and Two special exhibits this year speak to what is spectacular first published in her 2014 book by the same name. Roth $50 for the regular 6 to 9 pm opening festivities. in the mingling of Objects of Art with Santa Fe’s distinctive traveled to Tibet in 2007 and 2010 to create the 72 photo- For more information, www.objectsofartsantafe.com or cultural works and legacies. graphs of the book. 310-822-9145. Always Accepting Exceptional Consignments

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Joseph Henry Sharp (American, 1859-1953) Oil on Canvas, Crow Encampment Sold for $309,000 Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 19, 2019 THE OLD WEST — 3

SCOTTSDALE ART AUCTION

NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS FOR OUR APRIL 4, 2020 AUCTION

ALBERT BIERSTADT 5 ⅝'' X 8 ⅞" OIL THOMAS MORAN 20'' X 30" OIL SOLD FOR: $315,900 SOLD FOR: $2,750,000

CHARLIE DYE 24'' X 20" OIL E. MARTIN HENNINGS 25'' X 30" OIL HENRY SHRADY 22 ½" BRONZE SOLD FOR: $58,500 SOLD FOR: $380,250 SOLD FOR: $105,300

JOHN CLYMER 15'' X 30" OIL FRANK TENNEY JOHNSON 20'' X 16" OIL SOLD FOR: $187,200 SOLD FOR: $222,300

SETTING AUCTION RECORD PRICES FOR OUR CONSIGNORS YEAR AFTER YEAR!

2019 AUCTION SOLD $13.7 MILLION, WITH 95% OF ALL LOTS SOLD. CURRENTLY HOLDING 236 AUCTION RECORDS. NOW ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS FOR OUR APRIL 4, 2020 AUCTION.

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“Remnants Of The Herd” by Melvin Warren. Oil on canvas, 36 by 60 inches. Sold for $497,250.

“Elk Buffalo” by Henry Shrady. Bronze, 12 by 22 inches. Sold for $380,250.

“Sunset Salt Lake” by Albert Bierstadt. Oil on board, 5-5/8 by 8-7/8 inches. Sold for $315,900.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Scottsdale tabletop bronze by Shrady, the majestic Art Auction, the Southwest’s largest auc- “Elk Buffalo,” sold for a world record tion of important Western, wildlife and $380,250. Against an estimate of “Smoke of a .45” by Frank Tenney Johnson. Oil on canvas, 45 by 45 inches. Sold sporting art, celebrated its 15th anniver- $20/40,000, Taos founder E. Martin for $672,750. sary with a $13.7 million sale on Satur- Hennings’ view of the village of Valdez day, April 6. With more than 400 peo- near Taos, “Across the Valley,” achieved marked yet another world record mile- J.N. Bartfield Galleries, Brad Richard- ple in attendance, an active bank of an astounding $105,300, while a small stone for this inimitable contemporary son of Legacy Gallery and South Caroli- phone bidders, as well as absentee and gem by Albert Bierstadt, “Sunset, Salt artist. Kyle Polzin continued his run as a na art dealer Jack Morris, Scottsdale Art online bids, the room was electric with Lake,” attracted a bevy of savvy buyers favorite painter of the Western still life Auction is a full service auction, com- energy and spirited participation as bids who saw the historic, as well as the aes- when “Strength and Honor,” a finely mitted to the highest standards in the were cast throughout the day. When the thetic, value in a fresh to the market detailed painting of a chief’s eagle feath- industry. To inquire about consigning final hammer fell, more than 95 percent work that had been painted while the er bonnet, broke through its single works, collections and estates, of the 346 lots offered had been sold artist was one of his grand Western $40/60,000 estimate before coming to contact Scottsdale Art Auction at 480- and 18 new world records had been set. journeys in the early 1860s. “Sunset, rest at $117,000. Mark Maggiori’s 945-0225 or visit www.scottsdaleartauc- Scottsdale Art Auction is now the proud Salt Lake,” all of 5-5/8 by 8-7/8 inches, “Electric Desert” smashed the previous tion.com. The mailing address — and holder of 236 world records for art- brought $315,900. record for this talented young artist’s the address where the auctions are held works sold at auction. One of the founders of the Cowboy paintings, achieving a remarkable — is 7176 Main Street, Scottsdale AZ Extraordinary paintings and bronzes, Artists of America, Melvin Warren $99,450. Maggiori himself was in atten- 85251. both historic and contemporary, classi- enjoyed a long friendship with President dance at the auction and auctioneer Scottsdale Art Auction holds all of its cal in style and modern, made strong Lyndon Johnson. Indeed, a longhorn Jason Brooks called him to the podium sales in a dedicated, state-of-the-art, showings in the auction. Among the given to Warren by Johnson was featured after the hammer fell to receive a thun- 10,000-square-foot gallery. All works many strong works by the historic mas- in what is arguably one of the artist’s derous round of applause. are hung and on view for two weeks ters of the genre, Frank Tenney John- most important paintings, “Remnants of A group of important sporting paint- prior to the sale date. An all-day preview son’s hard-charging, mounted cowboy the Herd,” which was also a world record ings and illustrations by Brandywine and evening preview party are held on — in a magnificent painting titled in Scottsdale, achieving $497,250. School artist Philip R. Goodwin the Friday preceding the sale. Knowl- “Smoke of a .45” — exceeded high Contemporary Western art also brought more than $140,000, while a edgable staff are always on hand to assist expectations as it achieved $669,000. attracted strong bidding and saw ster- collection of 43 of Carl Rungius’ etch- consignors and bidders, to provide con- Henry Shrady’s monumental bronze ling results. A major painting by Martin ings of North American big game sold dition reports, and to expedite shipping. groups (such as the Grant Memorial) Grelle depicting a deeply spiritual ritual for $152,100. And a rare horseracing Full-color catalogs accompany every grace some of the United States’ most on a high hill, “Offerings On the scene by G. Harvey, “Test of Champi- auction, and every lot is on view at the hallowed grounds: the Capitol and the Wind,” sold for $435,750, while Logan ons,” crossed the finish line at auction website. Scottsdale Art Auction encampment at Valley Forge, to name Hagege’s “Breaking Through the $152,500. is now accepting consignments for its two. At this year’s auction a muscular Storm,” hammering at $234,000, Founded in 2005 by Michael Frost of next sale, to be held on April 4, 2020. Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 19, 2019 THE OLD WEST — 5

Consign Today —Art of the American West September 8, 2019

John Moran Auctioneers is an industry leader in selling Western, and American Indian art and objects.

Limited consignment space available.

Karl Bodmer (1809-1893 Swiss/French) Periska-Ruhpa - Moennitarri Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Danse Hand-colored aquatint engraving on paper under glass $20,000/30,000 1969 2019 bid in person - absentee - telephone - live online 145 East Walnut Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 | www.johnmoran.com · [email protected] · (626) 793-1833 6 - THE OLD WEST Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 19, 2019 John Moran Saddles Up For September 8 Art Of The American West Sale California Firm Celebrates Five Decades Of Record-Breaking Sales In American Indian, Western Objects And Works Of Art

Figure 1. A Navajo chief’s blanket, First Phase. Price Realized: $1,800,000. MONROVIA, CALIF. — When John Moran started his auction business 50 years ago, he created a workplace that celebrated the beauty in our world, from exceptional design to beautiful works of art to good deeds. His business would grow to become one Figure 2. “Pueblo Life, Taos” by Anna Katharine Skeele (1896–1963, Monrovia, of the most respected auc- Calif.). Price Realized: $45,000. tion houses in the country. clouds in the background, and the From almost the beginning superb work brought $316,250 when it — before many in the industry took notice — that business sold at auction. A contemporary work included the burgeoning market from Tucker Smith of two cowboys for American Indian and Western herding cattle preserves a day in the life objects and works of art. The South- of the modern cowboy. The work was west, imbued with the history of consigned from the collection of Phoe- Native peoples and the nostalgia of the be Hearst Cooke, an avid collector of Old West, captured John’s imagination, Figure 3. A California Mission Cahuilla contemporary Western art, and and he would take yearly trips to the snake basket. Price Realized: $6,600. brought $45,000. region. This appreciation developed An Armin Carl Hansen oil, “Bronco into a passion that would last through- Navajo weaving, the broad linear Busters, Salinas Rodeo,” transports the out his life and forge the long-standing stripes of the First Phase blankets viewer to the dusty, controlled chaos of American Indian and Western depart- evolved to incorporate diamond the rodeo and realized $102,000 at ments Moran’s is known for today. designs throughout the center and all auction. Anna Katherine Skeele, a stu- With sales in excess of $2 million, four corners of the blanket. A stunning dent of Armin Carl Hansen and an art- Moran’s has become a leading force in Third Phase weaving will be offered in Figure 4. A Hopi gold cuff bracelet by ist local to Moran’s headquarters in the sale of American Indian and West- Moran’s upcoming Art of the American Charles Loloma. Price Realized: Monrovia, spent many summers living ern objects and art in the United West auction on September 8. $21,250. at the Taos Pueblo. “Pueblo Life, Taos” States. From its base in the Los Angeles area, (figure 2) focuses on the women of the In 2012, a man walked into Moran’s Moran’s has also had the privilege to interior was a masterclass in balance Pueblo going about their everyday offices with a blanket (figure 1) that offer several examples of fine basketry and design and brought $21,250 when lives. The vibrant painting in a stylized had been in his family for more than from local Southern California tribes. it sold at auction. A Visalia Stock Sad- modernist aesthetic set an auction 150 years. It was hand woven with An unusual figural snake-form basket dle Co. parade saddle adorned with sil- record for her work when it sold for alternating bands of indigo, red and from the Cahuilla Band of Mission ver conchos and expertly tooled leather $45,000. natural cream and brown wool in a Indians brought $4,062 when it came in a golden poppy motif, the California John Moran found beauty in the coils perfect balance that seemed to glow to auction. Another Cahuilla eagle and state flower, brought a stellar $24,000 of a basket, the wefts of a wearing and John knew this was something spe- snake-motif basket (figure 3), finely at auction. Famed Hollywood-based blanket, and in the brushwork render- cial. Created around 1840, the blanket woven with the characteristic caramel, craftsman and silversmith Edward H. ing red bluffs in shadow. The firm he was one of the rarest of the Navajo tan and black colors prized in Cahuilla Bohlin created pieces that adorned founded carries on his legacy with weavings, a First Phase chief’s wearing basketry, brought $6,600 at auction. Western stars, stuntmen and cowboys annual dedicated sales celebrating the blanket with bayeta bands. After a pro- In addition to fine weavings and bas- for generations. A gorgeous sterling sil- spirit and peoples of the West, realizing tracted bidding war, the blanket shat- ketry, Moran’s has handled many pieces ver and ruby belt buckle with the icon- strong prices for our consignors and tered the previous 22-year-old auction of American Indian jewelry and West- ic motif brought $2,400. adding to the carefully curated collec- record for a Navajo textile ($522,000), ern craft over the years. Charles Lolo- The spirit of the West as it was and as tions of our buyers. The upcoming selling for an unprecedented $1.8 mil- ma, one of the most important jewelers it is today is perhaps illustrated best by September 8 Art of the American West lion, including buyer’s premium. of the Twentieth Century, found his the brush of an artist. Moran’s has han- auction is filling fast with important After that success, Moran’s has han- passion and inspiration in jewelry mak- dled major works from Edward Borein Navajo textiles, iconic hand colored dled several more Classic-period wearing in the 1950s and would come to to Joseph Henry Sharp to Bill Anton prints from Karl Bodmer, and many ing blankets. A Second Phase example, redefine and reinterpret Native and and many more. “Desert Skies” from more works of art from the old and with its characteristic patterns of rect- non-Native designs in his work. A 14K Los Angeles-based artist Edgar Alwin new West. See what Moran’s has to angles woven into the bands, was sold yellow gold bracelet (figure 4) set with Payne is the quintessential Southwest- offer at its website www.johnmoran. by Moran’s during its November 2017 two turquoise cabochons to the top ern scene. The cowboys in shadow in com or call 626-793-1833; there will auction, bringing $48,000. By the and channel-set with tablets of tur- the foreground follow the trail towards always be a friendly face at the end of Third Phase of the Classic period of quoise, lapis lazuli and coral to the the scenic bluffs under grand white the trail. Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 19, 2019 THE OLD WEST — 7 How the West Was One: Hindman and Cowan’s Team Up For An Exceptional Fall Schedule DENVER, COLO. & CINCINNATI, “We have been working over the past 37 OHIO — This fall, Hindman and Cow- years to position ourselves as the most cli- an’s Auction will offer three exciting auc- ent-centric auction house in the country,” tions in the American Indian and Western said Hindman co-chair Leslie Hindman. Art categories proving that combined, “What started with our first satellite office they are the industry leader in the genre. in Naples in 2009 has grown to include On October 10, Cowan’s will offer A ten branches today and is still growing. In Collector’s Passion: The James B. Scoville the evolving auction industry, our clients Collection as a single-owner auction. will require both the high-touch local ser- James Scoville curated a focused collec- vice we’ve consistently offered and the tion which includes pre-reservation period high-tech global sales and marketing beadwork, western and sporting art and a channels that we are developing.” selection of Native American-used fire- “Both Leslie and I have built our busi- arms. nesses by recognizing the importance of The following day will be Cowan’s Fall building and maintaining relationships American Indian: Premier Auction, fea- with our clients,” added vice chair Wes turing art and artifacts that span the Cowan. “We have long embraced the entirety of human history on the North technological evolution of the auction American continent, with pieces crafted business. At the same time our focus will by prehistoric man to works of art created remain where it has always been — ser- by contemporary artists. Highlights of the vice to our clients, both the sellers and sale include an early Arikara pony beaded buyers.” dress with a uniquely beaded yoke that Hindman operates more salerooms in dates to the mid-Nineteenth Century and the United States than any other auction is estimated at $20/25,000. house and conducts more than 100 auc- The October 11 sale will also feature an tions a year in categories such as arts of exquisite presentation tomahawk identi- the American West, American Indian art, fied to Wyandot holy man “Syuontah.” fine jewelry and timepieces, contempo- Dating from the late 1700s to early rary art, Twentieth Century design, rare 1800s, this pipe tomahawk has embellish- books, furniture, decorative arts, couture, ments on the blade, a decorated inlay, and Asian works of art, numismatics and is engraved “Syuontah” on the fore-end. It more. is estimated to sell for $40/60,000. Hindman is home to 150 employees, Hindman will host its Arts of the Amer- From left, Thomas Galbraith, chief executive officer; Leslie Hindman, co-chair; with offices in Chicago, Atlanta, Cincin- ican West auction on November 7 at its Wes Cowan, vice chair. nati, Cleveland, Denver, Milwaukee, Denver location. That sale will feature Naples, Palm Beach, Scottsdale and St. exciting examples of western paintings, In January 2019, Leslie Hindman Auc- tic solutions that connect cities nation- Louis. Taos Society art, wildlife art and bronzes, tioneers and Cowan’s Auctions merged to wide to the global art market by providing For more information about upcoming historic Western photography, authentic form Hindman, one of the nation’s lead- expertise across all categories, sales chan- auctions, www.hindmanauctions.com or cowboy antiques and decorative objects. ing fine art auction houses offering holis- nels and price points. www.cowans.com.

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Pair of hand painted collotypes by L.A. Huffman (1854–1933), in new frames, circa 1910, 9¼ by 11¼ inches. Ex collection: Thomas Molesworth. From Molesworth To Moccasins At Fighting Bear, Jackson’s Purveyors Of Western Art And Antiques JACKSON, WYO. — As Fighting Bear Antiques selling Northwest Coast art and Hopi kachina dolls approaches its 40th year in Jackson, Wyo., the firm to collectors of Surrealist art. Andre Breton (1896– has seen a lot of changes in both collecting habits and 1966), the founder of Surrealism, was a great collector the traditional ways of doing business. With internet of ethnographic art and an inspiration to today’s col- exposure — or overexposure, some would say — and lectors. the plethora of shopping sites and auctions, owners As dealers, the Winchells are always interested in Terry and Claudia Winchell still take a very hands-on educating their buyers and provide many books to approach to doing business. new collectors, from their own library as well as By having a prominent retail location in a popular online bookstores, which are a great resource and pro- tourist destination, they have the opportunity to meet vide a way to easily access many out-of-print publica- many collectors as well as part-time summer and win- tions. The major American Indian artifact exhibi- ter residents interested in furnishing with Western art tions, which have been traveling to various museums and antiques. This personal relationship allows the over the last several years, have also introduced many Winchells to introduce their inventory in a personal younger patrons to this art. For instance, “Native way. Their long-term relationships with pickers and American Masterpieces from the Charles and Valerie other dealers, not to mention their reputation for Diker Collection,” at New York’s Metropolitan Muse- quality offerings, assures they always have fresh inven- Gros Ventre war shirt, circa 1885. Buckskin, glass beads, ermine drops. um of Art earlier this year, substantially raised the tory of Native American arts, including Navajo tex- profile of American Indian art at home and abroad. tiles; rustic furniture by Molesworth, Stickley, Old chases itself and provides digital files for collections manage- Fighting Bear Antiques credits its success to a strong Hickory and others; historic Western art and photography; ment. Fighting Bear Antiques can offer services not available online presence intertwined with a track record of integrity and vintage Western items such as spurs, saddles and more on the internet, such as hanging art, custom upholstery and and customer service. Being quick to adapt to the ever- for sale at their handsome shop. fabrication of art mounts and armatures. Fighting Bear changing collector base is a key to success in today’s antiques Quality “sells” in the collecting world today, so Fighting Antiques has a professional wood shop and metal fabrication business. Bear Antiques is very selective with its purchases. The days ability located at its Jackson warehouse. At 375 South Cache Street, Fighting Bear Antiques is open are gone of finding a market for everything antique. Fight- The current fashion for Midcentury Modern style allows 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and Sundays by ing Bear Antiques buys about one-tenth of the items it is Fighting Bear Antiques the opportunity to introduce region- appointment. The Winchells continue to seek collections offered and endeavors to stay in its field of expertise. The al decorative accessories to complement minimalist interior and welcome inquiries. Visit www.fightingbear.com, email company is user friendly: it delivers for free, ships all pur- design approaches. For example, the company has success [email protected] or call 307-733-2669 for information. The People By Carol Ormond expedition members find sources of water in the desert and MOUNT CARMEL, UTAH — In the early 1870s Kanab, locations to reach the river from the plateaus. Powell said of Utah, was the base of operations for one of the greatest explor- them, “Their knowledge is unerring.” ers of the time, John Wesley Powell. Powell’s 1869 success in The photographs reveal The People as skilled basket makers leading the first expedition through the Grand Canyon down who developed ways of carrying water and cooking in woven the Colorado River had made him a national hero. Starting baskets. They were expert botanists, who used 96 species of with ten men in four boats and ending with six men in two plants for food and medicinal purposes. They were “vertical boats, the feat was considered so impossible that Powell nomads” who used extreme changes in elevation in the region returned East to accounts in the press that he and all his men to extend growing and harvesting seasons to their advantage. had perished. They perfectly understood and adapted to the demands of When he returned to the area in 1871, Powell was looking their environment. for a new type of adventure — a scientific one — in which he By 1880, with the influx of settlers and miners and the would study the people and places of Southern Utah, North- expansion of the West, the way of life that had sustained them ern Arizona and Nevada. His passion was to document the and that Hillers’ photographs had captured was forever gone. language and customs of the Southern Paiutes who lived in the It now can only be seen through a permanent collection on region. Of all the Native American tribes, they were most display at the Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts in Mount nearly in their aboriginal state than any other. Primarily, Carmel. The only other known surviving collection is owned through the photographs of John K. Hillers, the story of their by the Smithsonian Institution. With perhaps as much as 90 ability to thrive and survive in the harshest environment on percent of the collection never before seen, the photographs the continent was preserved. are both a historically priceless and photographically signifi- Nearly 150 years after being taken, in a small gallery in cant contribution to the history of the West. Mount Carmel, Utah, a complete collection of 116 original Through the generous support of Paul and Susan Bingham, photographs from Powell’s 1872–73 expedition gives visitors a photographs from the entire collection are being made avail- rare opportunity to see the Nungwu or The People, as they able to a worldwide audience in a book The People, The Miss- knew themselves, as Powell and the photographer John K. ing Piece of John Wesley Powell’s Expeditions, A Photographic His- Jack Hillers photograph of Taw-gu, Great Chief of Hillers saw them. tory of the Southern Paiute Tribes, by Carol Ormond, available the Paiutes, with John Wesley Powell, as featured The Southern Paiute Indians are the missing piece of Powell’s through Amazon or powell150.com. in the new book The People: The Missing Piece of expeditions and were instrumental to his success in the 1870s. The original photographs can be seen at the Thunderbird John Wesley Powell’s Expedition, A Photographic They assured Powell and his men peaceful passage throughout Foundation for the Arts, 2200 South State Street. For informa- History of the Southern Paiute Tribes. the region. As guides and informants, they helped Powell and tion, 435-648-2653 or www.thunderbirdfoundation.com. Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 19, 2019 THE OLD WEST — 9 The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction Fine Western & American Art

Joseph Henry Sharp ( – ) Charles M. Russell ( - ) Carl Rungius ( – ) Frederic Remington ( – ) Crow Encampment, Montana Creased ( ) Near Summit Lake, British Columbia ( ) Casuals on the Range oil on canvas, × inches watercolor and gouache, × inches oil on canvas, × inches oil on canvas, × inches Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-,, Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-,,

William Wendt ( – ) Eanger Irving Couse ( – ) John Clymer ( – ) Edgar Payne ( – ) e Silence of Night ( ) Camp in the Aspens John Colter Visits the Crows ( ) Riders in Canyon de Chelly oil on canvas, . × inches oil on canvas, × inches oil on canvas, × inches oil on canvas, × inches Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-,

Philip R. Goodwin ( – ) Alfred Jacob Miller ( – ) Maynard Dixon ( - ) Howard Terpning (b. ) Cruisers Making Portage ( ) Snake Indians – Testing Bows Evening on the Blackfeet Reservation ( ) Paints ( ) oil on canvas, × inches watercolor and gouache, . × . inches oil on board, × inches oil on board, × inches Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-,

Mian Situ (b. ) LaVerne Nelson Black ( – ) Rosa Bonheur ( - ) Victor Higgins ( - ) Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory Summit ... Taos Emigration de Bisons (Amérique) ( ) Taos in Winter oil on canvas, × inches oil on canvas, × inches tempera and pastel on canvas, × inches oil on canvas, × inches Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-, Est.: $,-,

The 2019 Coeur d’Alene Art View works featured in our Auction and Auction will be held July 27 purchase Auction Catalogs & Event Tickets online at www.cdaartauction.com in Reno, Nevada. . -- [email protected] 10 - THE OLD WEST Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 19, 2019 Santa Fe Art Auction Gears Up To Relocate Into Expanded Facility SANTA FE — Santa Fe Art Auction’s Crier” ($10/15,000) to José Encarna- most recent online sale, An Earlier cion Peña (Soqween) “Pumpkin Flower West: Books Prints, and Pamphlets, a Dancers” ($800–$1,200). new addition to the growing auction’s Most exciting for the Santa Fe Art rapidly increasing roster of sales, Auction remains its signature annual achieved an excellent sell-through rate Live Auction, scheduled this year for of 76 percent on June 15 this year. November 9. This auction is expected Notable sales included very active bid- to be held in a new and much expand- ding on the 1905 chromolithograph ed facility in Santa Fe, which will by Charles Russell, “A Bad Hoss,” allow the company to curate more sales which hammered at $1,500 on an esti- year round, improve the full range of mate of $800–$1,200; a signed limit- in-house services and provide personal ed edition of Wilson Hurley’s 1977 attention to a global customer base book, An Exhibition of Oil Paintings, while remaining true to its core exper- estimated at $100/200 hammered at tise in the arts of the West and South- $350; and a fine Bowen edition hand west. colored lithograph of the “Canada Highlights for the November auction “Storyteller with one Child” by Helen Cordero (1915–1994). Estimate: $10/15,000. Lynx,” from J.J. Audubon’s Viviparous will include the very best of the Patri- Quadrupeds of North America sold for cia Janis Broder collection, much of $3,125. which was featured in a very successful Next up will be Western Decorative online sale in April this year. Look for Arts + Objects, scheduled for August works by Oscar Howe, Julian Marti- 16–25, timed and curated to coincide nez, Joe Herrera and Pop Chalee that with Santa Fe’s annual Indian Market. have never appeared at market before. This auction features a robust selec- This year will also see the first appear- tion of American Indian arts and arti- ance at the Santa Fe Art Auction venue facts, including pottery, baskets, tex- of contemporary ceramics alongside tiles, as well as flat art by American the classics for which the auction is Indian and other historic artists whose renowned: works by Maynard Dixon, paths brought them to and through J.H. Sharp, Josef Bakos, Gustave Bau- New Mexico and the West. Highlights mann, Gene Kloss and more. in this auction will range from Helen For additional information, 505-954- Cordero’s “Storyteller and Night 5858 or www.santafeartauction.com. DANCING WOLF GALLERY ELBERT, CO Native American art including Western Americana including Jewelry, textiles, pottery, Vintage chaps, spurs, ropes, Baskets, kachinas, beadwork Boots, books and more

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August 13–16 at El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe— The Sixth Annual Antique American Indian Arts Show

An array of Southwest baskets were on offer last year from Terry Dewald American “Canon De Chelly” by Edward S Curtis. Gold tone. On offer at the Antique Indian Art, Tucson, Ariz. The Antique American Indian Art Show. American Indian Art Show by Mountain Hawk Fine Art. A new suite of intaglio photogravures from Edward Curtis’ experience led him to rove widely west of the Mississippi The innovative Lovato went on to create what he called iconic, two-volume book The North American Indian reflects for the next eight years. “raised dimensional design.” the persistence of photo history in the North American West. Curtis photographed individuals, groups and scenes from As fine stones and even gold entered Native American Plus: Masterworks from the esteemed career of Santo more than 80 tribes. The book, The North American Indian, jewelry in the 1960s, Lovato was there, choosing fine tur- Domingo Pueblo jeweler Julian Lovato reflect his techniques, ensued. Only 250 copies of a two-volume book were pro- quoise and coral for special works of jewelry. The Santo mixed metals and artistry. duced. There were copper plates for 500 photogravures repre- Domingo artist died last year, age 93. In 2003, an arsonist SANTA FE, N.M. — The Antique American Indian Art sented in the book, of which only 15 copies remain extant. set a catastrophic fire at his home that resulted in the loss of Show Santa Fe returns to El Museo Cultural of Santa Fe this When Mountain Hawk Fine Art learned some of the many studio objects. August with a robust pair of special exhibitions accompany- Curtis photogravures had been stored at University of Lovato was awarded the SWAIA Lifetime Achievement ing the main event. More than 60 exhibitors will be bringing Denver since 1938, founder Paul Unks went to work. Award in 2002. antique art objects that represent the wellsprings of creativity Mountain Hawk won the rights to pull and produce new The Antique American Indian Art Show Santa Fe retains its of indigenous cultures throughout North America. photogravures, keeping faithful to Curtis’ process of con- impact in the field through special exhibition focuses and the The special exhibitions begin with a new look at the first trasting light and shadow. range of work that the 60-plus exhibitors display. intersections between west-exploring photographers and Jewelry is a constant strong point at Antique American The show takes place at El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, 555 Native American tribes. Edward S. Curtis began traveling Indian Art, and Four Winds Gallery will be bringing a Camino de la Familia in the Santa Fe Railyard. The opening to Native ceremonies in 1900 when he accompanied natu- 70-object special show titled “Tradition and Innovation: night gala is Tuesday, August 13, from 6 to 9 pm; tickets are ralist and conservationist George Bird Grinnell to the Sun The Legacy of Julian Lovato.” Lovato began his career $50. The show continues through August 16. For informa- Dance ceremony of the Blackfeet tribe in Montana. The apprenticing to Frank Patania in the Thunderbird shop. tion, 310-822-9145 or www.antiqueindianartshow.com.

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Fighting Bear Antiques Terry and Claudia Winchell 307-733-2669 or 866-690-2669 · [email protected] · fightingbear.com 375 South Cache · PO Box 3790 · Jackson, WY 83001 12 - THE OLD WEST Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 19, 2019 Coeur d’Alene Art Auction’s 34th Annual Fine Western & American Art Auction RENO, NEV. — The Coeur d’Alene Gun for the Man Who Knows” Art Auction 34th annual Western art ($80/120,000) and “Bugling Elk” auction will be conducted at the Grand ($50/75,000). Additional works Sierra Resort in Reno on July 27. With include “Down the Rapids” more than $300 million in sales over the ($60/90,000) by Frank Weston Benson; last 15 years, the auction has been hailed “Setters Afield” ($30/50,000) by as “The Biggest and Most Successful Edmund H. Osthaus; “Solitude, Auction of Western Art” by the Wall Forked Lake” ($30/50,000) by Arthur Street Journal and was named “The Most Fitzwilliam Tait; and “The Silent Plac- Important Annual Event for Collectors es” ($15/25,000) by Oliver Kemp. of Western Art” by the New York Times. Two of the finest watercolors to come Once again, the Coeur d’Alene Art Auc- to market by Ogden M. Pleissner will be tion is certain to be the high point of offered. Both “A Long Run, Curtis Pool” the Western auction world. and “A Big One Hooked” are widely The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction is considered to be two of his best works known for selling the highest quality and are each estimated at $40/60,000. Western paintings and sculpture from They’ll be joined by “Grouse Hunting” historical and contemporary artists, and ($20/30,000). this year’s sale will be no exception. African art will be a major component Museum-quality paintings will cross the of the auction with a large, one-owner block, headlined by a pair of master- collection of works by David Shepherd. pieces by Frederic Remington and More than ten paintings by the artist Charles M. Russell. “Casuals on the will be sold, including “Cape Buffalo” Range” is a rare oil by Remington, and ($30/50,000); “Elephants with Ant Russell’s “Creased” is a prime 1911 Hill” ($20/30,000); “Cheetah Lookout” watercolor. Both come from the estate ($30/50,000); “Wolong Panda” of John J. “Jack” Mitchell, a renowned ($25/35,000); and “The Big Five” collector and co-founder of United Air- ($20/30,000). lines. Mitchell began collecting in the Blue-chip contemporary masters make 1930s and amassed a fine collection of up a large part of the sale and will be Western art. Both paintings are fresh to headlined by a masterpiece by Mian the market and carry estimates of Situ. “Golden Spike Ceremony” $800,000–$1.2 million. ($250/350,000), a 44-by-72-inch oil, is Russell and Remington are well repre- one of his finest paintings. Consigned sented throughout the sale, with more by the original owners, the work is hit- than 20 works between the two. Other ting the market for the first time. It will notable pieces include Russell’s “Cavalry be joined by other significant contem- Mounts for the Braves” ($200/300,000), “Creased” by Charles M. Russell (1864–1926), 1911. Watercolor and gouache on porary pieces, such as Howard Ter- “Man Hunting Antelope” paper, 28 by 23 inches. Estimate: $800,000–$1.2 million. pning’s “Paints” ($150/250,000); ($100/150,000), “Friend Bob – Illus- “Maple Leaves and Flowers” trated Letter” ($80/120,000), and a life- “Evening on the Blackfeet Reservation” of Night” ($250/350,000). Additional ($30/50,000) by Richard Schmid; Kyle time cast of “Oh Mother, What is It?” ($80/120,000) by Maynard Dixon; Wendt pieces include “The First Touch Polzin’s “Weary Traveler” ($40/60,000). Additional works by “Mexican Calf” ($60/90,000) by Har- of Autumn” and “Clouds of Silver” ($100/150,000); “Navajo Lady” Remington include “The Rattlesnake,” vey Dunn; Frank Tenney Johnson’s “A ($40/60,000 each). The auction will also ($30/50,000) by Z.S. Liang; Wilson casting #76 ($100/150,000), “Gracias Light in the Night” ($80/120,000); and feature multiple works by noted Impres- Hurley’s “West Wind on Mount Moran” Señorita! May the Apaches Never Get E. William Gollings’ “Waiting on the sionist John Marshall Gamble, including ($60/90,000); “Sunlight and Sage” You” ($60/90,000) and “Arrest of a Herd” ($40/60,000). “Poppies and Lupine” ($60/90,000), ($20/30,000) by Logan Maxwell Poacher in the Forest” ($15/25,000). Taos artists have always been a main- “Field of Lupine” ($50/75,000) and Hagege; Ken Carlson’s “Unchallenged” The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction will stay of the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, “Wild Buckwheat near Monterey” ($25/35,000); “Golden Lakes Trail” feature one of the most important John and this year includes a major collection ($25/35,000). A striking work by Henry ($30/50,000) by Bill Anton; and Clymer paintings to come to market in a of highly important paintings, headlined Chapman Ford titled “Santa Barbara, “Where Freedom Lives” ($40/60,000) decade: “John Colter Visits the Crow – by Victor Higgins’ “Taos in Winter,” California” ($20/30,000) will also be by A.T. Cox. 1807” comes from the estate of the orig- ($400/600,000). Other heavyweights spotlighted. Unique to the auction this year will be inal owner, and is sure to see consider- featured include Joseph Henry Sharp’s Sporting art will be a major focus of the sale of the William P. Healey collec- able interest at $400/600,000. An “Crow Encampment” ($300/500,000) this year’s auction, with a major paint- tion of John Fery paintings. Healey is extremely rare and important Rosa Bon- and “Autumnal Tepees” ($100/150,000); ing by Carl Rungius as one of the head- considered the foremost collector of heur painting titled “Bison in the Snow LaVerne Nelson Black’s “Taos” and liners. “Near Summit Lake, British works by Fery, who was known for his – Migrations de Bison Amerique,” “Along the Trail” ($100/150,000 each); Columbia” is considered to be one of grandiose landscapes of the American 1897, will be offered, as well. It is a Eanger Irving Couse’s “Spirit of the the artist’s finest works and comes from West. Amassed over a lifetime of collect- monumental 44-by-74-inch work done Pool” ($100/150,000); “The Song of the a prominent Jackson Hole, Wyo., col- ing, the 28 paintings are considered to after the artist met Buffalo Bill Cody in Olla” ($80/120,000) by Walter Ufer; lection. Estimated to sell for be the absolute finest examples of Fery’s Europe. Estimated at $300/500,000, it and “Amongst the Aspens” ($60/90,000) $250/350,000, the painting is one of storied career and will be sold in a spe- comes from the Mitchell collection and by E. Martin Hennings. several large oils by the artist. “High cial morning session prior to the main is sure to see substantial international Early California paintings include what Country Moose” ($80/120,000), a sale. interest. Other notable historic paintings may be the strongest lineup in the 25-by-30-inch oil, will also be featured For information, www.cdaartauction. include “Riders in Canyon de Chelly” Coeur d’Alene Art Auction’s history, along with a large collection of etchings com. Catalog and event tickets are avail- and “Burning of the Hogan” with works such as William Wendt’s by Rungius. Other top sporting offer- able for purchase online or by calling ($200/300,000 each) by Edgar Payne; award-winning masterpiece “The Silence ings include Philip R. Goodwin’s “The 208-772-9009. MIA Opens Blockbuster Exhibition Hearts Of Our People: Native Women Artists MINNEAPOLIS — On June 2, the America. “Hearts of Our People: Native communities, while also going beyond because these women were and are Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) Women Artists,” presented by the Sha- the longstanding convention of treating ‘untrained’ in a canonical sense. Their opened the first major thematic exhibi- kopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, these artworks as unattributed represen- work has been circumscribed by a mis- tion to explore the artistic achievements is organized by Jill Ahlberg Yohe, PhD, tations of entire cultures. The contem- understanding that Native ‘craft’ is static of Native women. The exhibition, which associate curator of Native American art porary works on view will highlight the with little to no individual artistic lati- will travel nationally, includes more than at MIA, and Teri Greeves, an indepen- intentionality of the individual artist and tude or ingenuity.” 115 works dating from ancient times to dent curator and member of the Kiowa demonstrate how the artist has been Following its debut at MIA, “Hearts of the present and made in a variety of Nation. An advisory panel of Native influenced by the preceding generations. Our People” will travel to the Frist Art media, including sculpture, video and women artists and Native and non- “Native women artists have rarely been Museum in Nashville in September, the digital arts, photography, textiles and Native scholars has provided insights recognized as individuals, as innovators, Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian decorative arts. Drawn from MIA’s per- from a range of nations. and as artists by the mainstream art American Art Museum in Washington, manent collection and loans from more “Hearts of Our People” will elucidate world,” said co-curator Jill Ahlberg DC, and the Philbrook Museum in than 30 institutions and private collec- the traditional role of Native women art- Yohe. “‘Hearts of Our People’ acts as a Tulsa. tions, the works are from communities ists in serving the cultural, economic, corrective to an art history that has over- For additional information, https:// representing all regions of Native North diplomatic and domestic needs of their looked countless Native women artists new.artsmia.org or 888-642-2787. Antiques and The Arts Weekly — July 19, 2019 THE OLD WEST — 13 Learning About The West’s Most Famous Battle From A Found Artifact

BY DEBRA SHERMAN, OWNER, With this much information about my DANCING WOLF GALLERY bullet in hand, I now wanted to learn ELBERT, COLO. — On June 26–27, more about the battle. I began reading 1876, the famous or infamous battle of the books on the fight, both from the soldiers’ Little Bighorn occurred in southwestern view and from the Native Americans’ Montana. Most history buffs can tell you recollections. Then I decided to take a who the major players were and what the more intensive tour of the battleground outcome was. There have been hundreds of and found a tour guide (a Crow woman), books written about the battle, about the who was able to take us to many more participants, about why, when and where. I locations than what is available within the have a major curiosity about the battle and park boundaries. We saw where Reno and have since I was about 12 years old. Why? Benteen (survivors of the battle) joined When I was a young girl my father took up. Where the delayed mule train was my sister and me to the site of Little watered. Where Reno’s companies began Bighorn and told us the stories that he had the fight along the west side of the Little heard about the battle. It was 1964, and Bighorn river in the valley, and then where we toured the small museum and then they had to retreat into the woods before went out to the battlefield. The park was a helter skelter rush up the cliffs to where much wilder then than now. As kids we they took a stand for two days. were allowed to run everywhere, with the I have always been thankful for a father only warning to “watch for the snakes” words, a bullet that had hit something. I which were the guns used by the Sioux, that loved history and instilled that love in and no notices to “stay on the trails.” So was fascinated and proud that I had a piece Cheyenne and other tribal members at me. I look forward to many more adven- while imagining the battle in my mind of such a huge part of western history. the battle. This answered another valuable tures “out west” and telling tales of past and standing at the bottom of what is Now as an owner of an antiques gallery question of the treasured bullet. histories. called “Last Stand Hill,” I looked down in Colorado, I talk to many people who and found an unusual looking thing. What come into the shop, and many times we was it? Certainly not a stone, but different end up talking about the past and western enough for me to tuck it into my pocket. history. It is with great pleasure that I am When we returned to Billings, I showed able to show folks this artifact, and they are the item to my father and asked what it usually awed by the history and being able was. He didn’t know either, but throughout to hold it in their hand. the years, and through numerous moves, I Recently a gentleman came in and we held onto the unusual thing. Fast forward starting talking about history and I ended to about ten years ago, my husband and up showing him my historical treasure. He I happened to be in the area of the Little immediately said “this bullet came from an Bighorn and decided to tour the battle site. Indian gun.” I was stunned. “How can you He had never been at all and I hadn’t been possibly know that?” I asked. He happened back since I was 12. When we went into to be an expert in munitions and had the museum, I saw a multitude of items studied guns and bullets his entire life. He like the one I had found. Finally an answer. informed me that the bullet came from ei- The item was a spent bullet. In other ther a .44 Henry or a .66 Winchester rifle,

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AUGUST 8-11, 2019 El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, NM

AUGUST 13-16, 2019 El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, NM

SPECIAL EXHIBITS The Museum of International Folk Art will curate a special exhibit on Alexander Girard. Hosted by Objects of Art Shows and El Museo Cultural. Runs during both shows.

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