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THE
OLD
WEST Your Summer Guide To Buying
NATIVE AMERICAN ART AND ARTIFACTS,
FINE WESTERN ART
AND WESTERN AMERICANA
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The James Compton Gallery —
Collector Of Historic Native American Art
By James Compton joyful it is to expose myself to even more
SANTA FE, N.M. — It wasn’t until material, some to purchase, some to pass
both my parents passed away (in the last on. The elation I get in letting go of an
three to six years) that I learned how to object to someone else, especially when
finally let go of my things. It’s fateful to they connect strongly with it, is immense-
realize after your parents are gone that ly satisfying.
you’re next in line. Having dealt with all In my writings about why I collect, I’ve
their “stuff,” I realized that I wanted to come to some simple conclusions that are
start condensing my own belongings. significant for me. Simply stated, I’m
This, in part, was how my shop, the James looking to extend my life by collecting
Compton Gallery, was born. time, and time is held in these living
I’ve been a collector of historic Native objects. My life has a very limited win-
American art for nearly 30 years now and dow, but with these objects, I can have
I’ve never entered the world of retail like I with me things that were worn, used,
have in the last three years with this gal- loved and passed on as if I am now a part
lery. My prior lives were as a landscape of that history. What an expansive way to
architect, then architect and finally a rolf- incorporate and see objects! They are not
er, a type of bodywork. I imagine this external to me, but rather they are of me.
retail stint will be my swan song. I feel These creations are living testaments to
very happy that I’ve saved the best for last, a time that cannot be forgotten. They will
as the last three years have been the most not be forgotten if I can get my hands on
enjoyable years of my life. them, learn from them and pass them on
My collection has been focused on the Grande blankets. With time, Southwest thousand grabbed at me enough that I to someone else like you, someone also
gathering of those things that grab my pottery of the Nineteenth Century came would make the acquisition. looking to expand the boundaries of their
soul. The best way I know that a discov- into view. Then there were the occasional, Here I am, 30 years after buying my first own life. I encourage you to visit my web-
ery has been made is the way the object fascinating and often unknown objects Navajo rug, and while my gallery is site https://jamescomptongallery.com/ or
pulls into my psyche. At first it was weav- created by the Indigenous people of indeed letting go of what I love, I have come into my gallery at 28 Burro Alley in
ings; Navajo, Pueblo and, more lately, Rio North America. One or two out of a also found the path to finding more! How Santa Fe for a thoughtful visit.
Kwanu’sila, A Family Legacy
By Jed Ryan fate would have it, the new totem pole was
DOWNINGTOWN, PENN. — Visitors carved by a descendant of the original carver,
to the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair were wit- Tony Hunt. This new Kwanu’sila remains
nesses to a dizzying array of strange and there to this day.
bizarre sights from countries and cultures You would think that a 40-foot-tall totem
from all over the world — wonders never pole in a lakeside park of Chicago would
imagined by the general American populace. stand out — a tourist attraction, a can’t-miss
Among them was a monumental totem pole oddity for road-tripping tourists — but even
featuring a large bird perched on the tail of an photos of this megalithic thunderbird are
enormous killer whale. This bird was hard to find. Pictured here is a stunning look-
Kwanu’sila, the “Thunder Maker,” as it is alike that recently came through auction at
known in its native culture of the Pacific Pook & Pook, Inc., outside of Philadelphia,
Northwest tribes of Native Americans. The for a staggering $17,000. While there are
thunderbird is familiar to anyone who knows some key differences (the lack of a second
Native American culture. With the added pair of wings and the human figure, for
iconography of the killer whale, another instance), the resemblance is uncanny. And
powerful figure in native peoples’ culture said judging by the apparent age and paint and
to rule the ocean, the World’s Fair totem pole patina, this 43-inch-long mini Kwanu’sila
was an imposing figure to say the least. This was likely made around the turn of the cen-
40-foot-tall totem pole, carved from a single tury and may have been inspired by the origi-
cedar tree, was originally carved by Chief nal thunder maker standing in the lakeside
George Hunt specifically for the Chicago Chicago park. Or perhaps its roots run deep-
World’s Fair. After the fair ended, many of er and the Columbian Exposition’s Kwanu’sila
the items collected for the fair were donated was simply another iteration of a classic tale
to the Columbian Museum of Chicago and and legend. What seems like a stark and orig-
now reside in the Field Museum. inal form may just be part of a bigger story.
Kwanu’sila, however, since it had been sup- For more information about Pook & Pook,
plied by the notable cheese baron James L. Inc., Auctioneers and Appraisers, including
Kraft (yes, that cheese baron), remained on consigning to the upcoming fall Native
his original perch in the Chicago park. For few attempts at refurbishing and renovating American Indian Auction of arts, artifacts
decades, the proud monument was subject to Kwanu’sila, the Kraft corporation decided and collectibles, call 610-269-4040, email
the ravages of time, detrimental pests like car- that, in honor of their founder, a replacement photographs to info@pookandpook.com or
penter bees, and vandalism. In 1986, after a Kwanu’sila needed to be commissioned. As visit pookandpook.com.
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Reputation matters.
SEEKING CONSIGNMENTS FOR OUR ANNUAL AUCTIONS
COWBOY AND INDIAN ARTIFACTS
FINE WESTERN ART
Edward Borein, Watercolor Billy the Kid Tintype Blackfoot Man’s Shirt
Sold $138,000 Sold $2,300,000 Sold $109,250
Dixie Thompson’s Loomis Saddle Custer Battlefield Sharps Rifle Demuth Cigar Store Indian
Sold $195,500 Sold $258,750 Sold $28,320
Annie Oakley Lithograph Alfred Jacob Miller, Watercolor Goldberg/Staunton/Estrada Spurs
Sold $57,500 Sold $141,600 Sold $40,250
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Happy shopper in Native American artifact booth at Mesa Old West Show. Contemporary jewelry artist Melody Sauceda sets up at Mesa Old West Show.
Annual Mesa Old West Show & Auction Returning
January 21-23 After Covid Hiatus
MESA, ARIZ. — For more than 30 tion has also featured the sale of a number
years, the event formerly known as the of noted single collections, including the
High Noon Show & Auction, and now Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum
known as Brian Lebel’s Mesa Old West Collection (2010), the collection of West-
Show & Auction, has been the annual ern movie actor Harry Carey Jr (2015),
inaugural event for the Western collect- the Old West photography collection of
ing community. Boasting the largest Robert G. McCubbin (2018) and the his-
number of Western vendors at more than toric firearms collection of Montana col-
175, and a live auction featuring some of lector Buzz Nyhart (2020). The upcom-
the most famous collections in the indus- ing 2022 Old West Auction will feature
try, the Mesa Show & Auction is consid- art and ephemera from the archives of the
ered the “can’t miss” event of the year for Richard and Daro Flood family of Jack-
Western collectible enthusiasts. Unfortu- son, Wyo., well-known Western art deal-
nately, due to Covid-19, the 2021 Mesa ers and friends of numerous famous
Old West Show was forced to cancel for Western artists, including Charlie Russell
the first time in its three-decade history. and his protégé, Joe De Yong.
Now, with the pandemic easing and the The event’s parent company, Lebel’s
world returning to something resembling Old West Events, also hosts a similar
“normal,” the venerable event is set to weekend event every June known as the
return to the Arizona desert for what Cody Old West Show & Auction.
many are anticipating to be its biggest Founded more than 30 years ago by
turnout ever. Happy shoppers admiring antique firearms at Mesa Old West Show. Lebel in his then hometown of Cody,
The Mesa Old West Show will take Wyo., the June show follows the same
place January 21-23 at its usual location, format as the Mesa event, with a week-
the Mesa Convention Center at 263 end dealer show and Saturday night auc-
North Center Street. Featuring more tion. The “Cody Show” as it’s more com-
than 175 nationwide vendors offering monly called, was held in Cody for 19
the finest authentic Western material, the years before moving first to Denver,
dealer show is already sold-out and boasts Colo., then to Fort Worth, Texas, and
a growing waiting list for dealer space. finally to Santa Fe, where it is currently
Event owner Brian Lebel is excited about held every June. “It hadn’t been our
the upcoming event, and is enthusiastic intention to move the summer show
about the future of the Western collect- around so much,” says Lebel, “but ‘stuff
ibles industry. “There was a time not so happens’ and you just have to roll with
long ago,” he states, “that people were it.” Although a bit smaller in size than the
saying that the Western collecting indus- January event, the June show and auction
try was dying and that there were no new are equally respected in the industry and
collectors. This has proved to be incor- continue to draw both regulars and new
rect.” Lebel believes that interest in the collectors. “We get a lot more young peo-
American West is in fact currently gain- ple at the show in Santa Fe,” states Lebel,
ing in popularity. “The Old West contin- “which seems counterintuitive based on
ues to appeal to a mass audience, both Santa Fe demographics, but indicates to
here and abroad. Social media has helped me the enduring appeal and quality of
us access a younger audience, and it’s the merchandise that is offered.”
clear that Hollywood, video game manu- Crowded aisles and diverse offerings at the Mesa Old West Show. In addition to dealers, both annual
facturers and the music industry contin- shows host a variety of other Western-
ue to embrace both the history and the ia, hats, antiques and much more. “If it’s one attends for the first time, they come related businesses, including museums,
future of the American West.” Western and authentic, it qualifies for back every year.” He refers to it as an nonprofits, magazines, book sellers and
The Mesa Old West Show is known for our event,” says Lebel. And though the “extreme” shopping experience, “unlike other “educational” vendors. Family
the diversity it offers to the Western col- show is currently sold-out, Lebel encour- anything else.” friendly and always fun, they remain the
lecting community. The show features ages new vendors to apply. “Dealers have In addition to the Mesa Old West Show “must-attend” Western collecting events
dealers in a wide variety of Western to cancel, they retire, they miss a year, it is the accompanying Old West Auction, of the year. Auction consignments are
genres, including fine art, apparel, jewel- happens,” he says. “Get your name on which is held on Saturday evening during considered year-round and waiting lists
ry, home décor, cowboy trappings (spurs, the list.” He is equally enthusiastic when the event weekend. The auction also spe- are available for new vendors for both
bits, saddles and the like), books, boots, it comes to new collectors and shoppers. cializes in authentic Western art, antiques shows. Interested vendors, auction con-
antique and historic firearms, Native “It is difficult to describe the sheer and artifacts, and annually sees approxi- signors, collectors and the curious should
American antiquities, contemporary art- breadth and depth of the material offered mately 400 lots crossing the block. A visit www.oldwestevents.com or call 480-
ists and artisans, Hollywood memorabil- at our shows,” he states. “But once some- multi-consignor sale, the Old West Auc- 779-9378.
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Charles Marion Russell
Illustrated Letter with Indian
Scout and Horse, 1918
Estimate: $50,000 - 70,000
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Hindman Sees Continuing Success
In Western Art Department Auctions This Spring,
Building On Last Year’s Momentum
“Walks Among the Stars” by Dave McGary
(American, 1958-2013), edition 10/30, 1998.
Bronze, 27 by 24 by 37½ inches. Property from
the private collection of Ross Hubbard, Naples, “Indians on Horseback” by Fritz Scholder (Luiseño, 1937-2005). Acrylic on canvas, 30 by 40 inches.
Fla. Sold for $28,125 on an $8/12,000 estimate. Sold for $100,000 on a $10/15,000 estimate.
CHICAGO — Hindman Auctions has been con- “Practice of the Relay Race” also set a record, realizing mate of $10/15,000 to realize $100,000. Ed Mell’s
tinuing to see tremendous engagement in Western Art $22,500 against an estimate of $2/4,000. “Red Rock” sold for $37,500, more than double its
auctions and fantastic development within the depart- Featured in the auction was a selection of 22 works estimate. Strong prices were also achieved for Dave
ment. Overall, Western Art auctions have realized sold to benefit the Couse Foundation in Taos, N.M., McGary’s bronze sculpture titled “Walks Among the
more than $1.8 million in sales this spring. and the construction of the Lunder Research Center. Stars” and John Nieto’s “Plains Warrior,” with both
In the May 6 Western Paintings and Sculpture includ- The offering raised more than $114,000. selling for $28,125.
ing Contemporary Native American Art auction, “We were thrilled with the fantastic engagement from This auction follows a banner year in 2020 in which
records were set by three female artists, including Eve bidders,” said Hindman’s vice-chair, Maron Hindman. the Western Art department realized over $3.1 million
Van Ek Drewelowe’s “Reflected Range,” which climbed “The auction featured works that are truly special and in sales and set new records. Records were set for Fritz
well past its estimate of $2/4,000 to sell for $46,875, meaningful for both historic and contemporary West- Scholder, Billy Schenck, Howard Post, Earl Biss, David
and Louisa McElwain’s “Anvil IV,” which achieved ern art as a whole, and we are so pleased to see that Bradley, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, William Berra,
$43,750 against an estimate of $20/30,000. McElwain buyers agreed.” and Beatrice Mandelman.
is a plein-air artist and is known for her exquisite abili- The contemporary offerings were led by Fritz Schold- For more information, www.hindmanauctions.com or
ty to capture the Western sky. Dorothy Eugenie Brett’s er’s “Indians on Horseback,” which soared past its esti- 312-280-1212.
“Red Rock” by Ed Mell (American, b 1942), 1980. Oil on canvas, 48 by 60
“Anvil IV” by Louisa McElwain (American, 1953-2013), oil on canvas, 56 by inches. Property from a private collection, Houston, Texas. Sold for $37,500
72 inches. Sold for $43,750 on a $20/30,000 estimate. on a $15/30,000 estimate.
July 23, 2021 — THE OLD WEST — S-7
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Cowan’s Native American Art Department
To Continue Under the Hindman Banner
Chilkat horn feast ladle, collected by Captain
Michael A. Healy and purportedly exhibited at
the 1890 Chicago World’s Fair. Deep scoop made
of sheep horn and handle carved of goat horn;
totemic imagery with abalone inlay. Sold for Tsimshian carved Soul Catcher, early Nineteenth Century. Carved bone. Sold for $68,750 on a
$21,250 on a $5/7,000 estimate. $40/60,000 estimate.
CINCINNATI — Cowan’s Native American Art beadwork in colors of red/white-heart, light and dark
Department will continue to operate under the direc- blue, pea green, greasy yellow and white.
tion of Danica Farnand from its Cincinnati saleroom, “We are thrilled with the way bidders have been con-
but the auctions will now be held under the Hindman tinuing to respond so positively to our unique and
banner. The department has been continuing to historically significant offerings this year,” said Danica
achieve great successes in auctions throughout 2021 Farnand, Cowan’s senior specialist and director of
and is poised for an exciting fall season. Its spring Native American Art. “We’ve been privileged to offer
Native American Art auction realized nearly $1 mil- selections from many fantastic collections and we are
lion and was highlighted by an Edith Claymore (Mini- looking forward to further growth throughout the
conjou, 1858-1910) attributed Cheyenne River picto- summer and fall.”
rial tobacco bag that sold for $100,000 against an Other highlights from the spring sale included items
estimate of $40/60,000. The 34-inch bag was made of from the Pacific Northwest, such as a Tsimshian
sinew-sewn, softly tanned deer hide and featured carved soul catcher, which beat its estimate of
$40/60,000, selling for $68,750. The soul catcher
illustrates two open-mouthed wolves separated by a
central human figure and is carved of bone. This par-
ticular example was a very early example of the form,
dating to the turn of the Nineteenth Century.
In the textile category, a Zuni classic period embroi-
dered manta was the top lot, selling for $34,375, beat-
ing its estimate of $20/30,000. At first glance, this
manta may appear to be a fairly typical example of the
era, but a closer inspection reveals outstanding indigo
embroidery of swallowtail butterfly, diamond ele-
ments and accents of tulips that could only have been
achieved by a master embroiderer.
As one of the leaders in the Native American Art cate-
gory, Hindman has seen tremendous success under the
leadership of Farnand. It was a successful spring followed
an impressive fall for the company, which included a
September auction that achieved a total of $1.5 million
over a $1.1 million low estimate, including an auction
record for tobacco bags set by a Sioux Elk Dreamer Soci-
ety beaded hide example, selling for $131,250.
Cheyenne River pictorial tobacco bag attributed “The successes of the spring and fall are a result of our
to Edith Claymore (Miniconjou, 1858-1910). Sin- dedication to the Native American Art category,”
ew-sewn, softly tanned deer hide; with fine bead- Zuni Classic Period embroidered manta, third
work in colors of red/white-heart, light and dark quarter of the Nineteenth Century. With deep
shared Farnand. “Cowan’s and Hindman have become
blue, pea green, greasy yellow, and white; throat brown twill wool center, the borders embroi- known for the outstanding results we’ve achieved in
of bag with imagery of a buck on one side and a dered with indigo and incorporating swallowtail this department, and we are excited to continue to
grazing doe on opposite; main beaded panel butterfly, diamond elements, and accents of offer rare and noteworthy selections.”
depicts warriors on horseback; quill-wrapped tulips. From an estate in Sinking Spring, Ohio. For more information, www.hindmanauctions.com
slats. Sold for $100,000 on a $40/60,000 estimate. Sold for $34,375 on a $20/30,000 estimate. or 312-280-1212.
V I S I T U S O N T H E W E B AT
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John Moran’s Art Of The American West Auction
Kicks Off August 31
MONROVIA, CALIF. — For $34,375. Additionally, a striking
more than 50 years John Moran painting from Gaspard de Latoix
Auctioneers has developed an (1858-1918) titled “Two Indians on
esteemed reputation for offering Horseback” incited fierce bidding
Western art and objects, presenting before finally selling well beyond its
sales with consignments from nota- $15/20,000 estimate at an impres-
ble collectors inclusive of Tammis sive $37,500. All prices include the
Day, Earnest Bryant III and Phoe- buyer’s premium.
be Hearst. In addition to fine art, The next Art of the American
buyers have long gravitated to our West sale will take place on August
vast selection of impressive Ameri- 31, and Moran’s will feature Ameri-
can Indian jewelry; most recently, can Indian jewelry pieces from the
Moran’s featured celebrated exam- estate of Loren Ingraham, a promi-
ples from the Hodosh collection. nent Santa Barbara collector. Ingra-
John Moran Auctioneers contin- ham had a robust career as a senior
ues to experience above-estimate engineer at General Electric’s Jet
sales for historical Western art like Engine Department and as a senior
classic bronzes and Mission bas- systems engineer at North Ameri-
kets, as demonstrated by the Yokuts can/Rockwell International Aero-
polychrome pictorial basket and a space Division. No less than 200
Cahuilla Mission polychrome pieces from her collection will be on
snake motif basket that hammered offer, including a carved Leekya
at $5,000 overestimate. Late Nine- Ned Jacob’s “The Kiowas,” lot 54, oil on canvas, measuring 28 by 44 inches. It
was estimated at $2/3,000 and sold for $9,375 (includes buyer’s premium).
fetish necklace complete with a rib-
teenth Century textiles also per- bon from the 1956 Inter-Tribal
form consistently well at Moran’s. In 2012, the compa- including a drawing by Bill Owen named “First Sad- Indian Ceremonial in Gallup, N.M.
ny set the current world record for a Navajo textile dle,” which sold at five times the low estimate for Other goodies include a large Germantown sample
when a First Phase chief’s blanket from 1840 sold at $10,000. Artist Ned Jacob (b 1938) also did well at blanket and American Indian baskets from California.
auction for $1.8 million. The hand-woven textile is auction when his painting, “The Kiowas,” which beau- The sale will also present five bronzes from contempo-
now on permanent view at the Metropolitan Museum tifully portrayed the grandeur of the West and its early rary artist and Utah native, Stan Johnson. The artist
of Art in New York. Moran’s is also meeting the ever- inhabitants, sold far above its $2/3,000 estimate for studied sculpture and commercial art at the University
growing demand for contemporary art with American $9,375. A complete set of 24 matted drypoint etchings of Utah and returned to academics as a teacher later in
Indian subject matter, setting robust sales numbers for of the Franciscan Missions of California by Henry life. Finally, Moran will offer “Minitari War Dancer,”
dynamic artists like John Nieto. Chapman Ford set the bar even higher. Eager bidders modeled after a painting by Karl Bodmer.
The firm’s most recent sale on May 25 boasted fine art bolstered the leather-bound portfolio of 24 etchings by For more information, www.johnmoran.com or
examples from well-known Western genre artists, Ford, which also went above estimate and sold for 626-793-1833.
Historic Native and Tribal Art Invitational Gallery Walk & Sale
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August 11-15, 2021 ✜ Santa Fe, New Mexico
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An exceptional example of chaps and Stirrups inlaid with turquoise, leath-
great for display. Wooly chaps by A. A masterpiece of Blackfoot art, unimprovable and of museum quality. er strap, 8 inches long, circa 1930s.
Furstnon, Montana, circa 1910. Ango- Sinew-sewn pony bead beaver sag sheath and original knife, Blackfeet, Stirrups may date to the Nineteenth
ra sheep, 37 inches high. Provenance: circa 1870. Sheath 19½ inches. Provenance: private collection of the Century. Provenance: private collec-
private collection, Durango, Colo. mayor of Bakersfield in 1900. tion, Colorado.
Mark Blackburn’s
‘Western Experience’
By Mark Blackburn blockbuster starring Elizabeth Taylor,
To me, Cowboy and Western art James Dean and Rock Hudson. Rem-
represents a bit of my lost childhood nants of the movie set still stand at the
where I spent time playing in the entrance to Marfa (population 1,900)
Western outdoors, especially as an with the famous El Paisano Hotel,
Eagle Scout. Recently, with the acqui- which became director George Stevens’
sition of the gallery and retail space in base of operations for shooting the
Marfa in the great Chihuahua Desert movie.
of West Texas, it has certainly mani- For visitors to west Texas, no trip
fested itself in a pretty spectacular would be complete without a mandato-
way — hence my new love of Cowboy ry stop at the nearby Gage Hotel in
and Western art. Marathon with one of the most iconic
What better portrays the great West bars in all of Texas. Located in the pris-
better than a set of chaps, of which I tine beauty of Big Bend country, it is a
have several to choose from, or a fan- true “Western Experience.” Located in
tastic set of turquoise decorated stir- the hotel is an amazing collection of
rups. In Marfa, for example, very few Western and Cowboy art, which is
people realize that it has not only been worth a stop in itself. With this renewed
put on the map because of the artist interest in Western and Cowboy mate-
Donald Judd and his extensive proper- rial, I will continue to offer a grand
ties, but also as the setting for one of selection under the heading of “West-
Plains landscape by unknown artist, Nineteenth Century., oil on canvas, the greatest epics ever filmed in the ern/Cowboy” at artblackburn.com, with
23½ by 20 inches. Provenance: private collection, Chester County, Penn. West — that being Giant. A 1956 new additions added weekly.
Santa Fe Virtual Online Show & In-Person
August Walk & Sale Slated For August 11-15
SANTA FE, N.M. — Santa Fe Vir- Just some of the participating galler-
tual is proud to announce its dual ies and dealers include Joe Loux
shows this summer from August 11 Asian and Tribal Art, San Francisco;
through August 15. Collectors will Marcy Burns, New York; Jessica
be able to purchase historic Native Phillips Tribal, Toronto, Canada;
American and Tribal art through two Galerie Flak, Paris, France; and from
venues. One will be the Santa Fe Santa Fe: Sherwoods Spirit of Amer-
Virtual online show and the other ica, Morning Star Gallery, James
the Walk and Sale for an in-person Compton Gallery, Brant Mackley
tour of galleries and pop-ups around Gallery, Tom Cleary LLC, Roadside
Santa Fe. America’s Gallery of the West and
This will be the organizers’ third many others.
online show and second Walk and The primary goal was to remind
Sale (Walkabout). The previous the world that Santa Fe still offers
online shows were highly successful the best examples of American Indi-
a great show is anticipated this sum- an, World tribal and fine arts and
mer. The Walk and Sale was damp- antiques.
ened by Covid last summer. For this A map showing the participating
August, we anticipate a big turn- local galleries, but also visiting deal-
around with attendance up for the ers, will be available. Attendees
Walk and Sale. This in-person show should also look for the official
will provide a great opportunity to Early NW Coast mask, Bella Santa Fe Virtual Walkabout Show
visit the local hot spots and experi- Coola/Bella Bella, circa 1850, doormats and window marques to
ence the novel notion of buying an Anthropos Gallery. identify exhibitors.
object in person. If any dealers wish to apply for the
Santa Fe Virtual was born of the style art fair that could be Covid event, email info@santafevirtual.com
necessity to pool the energies of local compliant. The Santa Virtual Walk or call Brant Mackley at 717-554-2176
galleries to cope with the hardship of and Sale will showcase dozens of or Jamie Compton at 505-699-0323.
Aymara man’s poncho, circa 1880, John the Covid pandemic. The original prominent galleries and guest dealers For additional information, www.san-
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Objects Of Art Santa Fe In Person
& Online With Global Array
Of Historic & Contemporary Art & Fashion
SANTA FE, N.M. — Objects of Art furniture, modern fashion and more.
Santa Fe, the city’s favorite summer Prices range from $25 to more than
showcase for unique, one-of-a-kind his- $100,000. Now in its 11th year, the
toric and contemporary works from show is widely known as an exhibition
around the world, returns August 12-15 of exceptional aesthetics, style and
— in person, after taking last summer design.
off because of Covid. Prestigious gallery The four-day event will take place
owners and other exhibitors will present Thursday through Sunday at El Museo
a global melding of fine art paintings Cultural de Santa Fe, in the Santa Fe
and sculpture, folk and tribal art, rare Railyard. The show will kick off on
books, ethnographic jewelry and tex- Thursday, August 12, with an opening
tiles, historic American Indian, Asian preview from 4 to 7 pm. A $35 Preview
and African art, mid-Twentieth Century admission cost benefits Native Arts New
Mexico. The show continues from 11
am to 5 pm, Friday through Sunday,
August 13-15, at a cost of $15 for one-
time admission or $25 for unlimited
reentry.
The fair will have special exhibitions,
including a rare collection of pieces from
the late beloved bead artist Susan Poe,
who passed away in 2019. Poe is perhaps
best known for her custom pieces for
celebrities, artists and rock stars. Anoth-
er exhibition will feature paintings by
Noble Richardson, a southwesterner
whose works appear in the collections of A special exhibition of Noble Richardson will be on display, including this
the Hyatt Regency Corporation, Arizo- acrylic on canvas titled “Arizona Peaks.”
na Bank, and the Hilton Hotel Corpora-
tion, as well as in numerous private col- The Art Objects Of Art Virtual Edition
Earl Nesbitt creates unique pieces lections around the world. Richardson With an eye toward international design This year for the first time, the Objects
of fine art furniture and objects. He trends and the strong interest in global eth- of Art Show Santa Fe will have a virtual
passed in March of 2020 and was anoth-
will be at this year’s show with this
contemporary wood bowl, an exam- er beloved artist who visited Santa Fe nographic materials, noted traders from edition for those who cannot attend the
ple of his smaller pieces. often and showed in town regularly. throughout the United States have assem- live in-person show. There will be an
bled extraordinary art treasures that span expanded group of exhibitors presenting
place and time, giving Objects of Art Santa material on a new state-of-the-art virtual
Fe a unique niche in the art show world. At platform, which is designed to be easy
every turn, show visitors encounter master- for both exhibitors and collectors to
ful, original material from everywhere—all navigate. A Benefit Preview for the vir-
in one place. Examples include Navajo tual edition will take place Monday,
Nineteenth to Twentieth Century abstract August 9, from 1 pm to 7 pm MDT at a
rugs, pre-Columbian and sculptural pottery, cost of $25. Free admission begins Tues-
African sculpture, Wounaan baskets, con- day, August 10, at 11 am MDT and
temporary ikat textiles, Persian rugs, jewelry runs through Tuesday, August 31, at
from around the world and much more. midnight MDT.
Navajo Fancy Manta
40” x 61” Circa 1870
Navajo, Pueblo and Rio Grande Blankets Chinalai Modern’s mission is to open the Western market for Thai
Southwest Pottery • Native Artifacts artisans, including weavers and seamstresses working with natu-
ral dyes and materials, and Hill Tribe silversmiths. This shirt and
silver necklace are examples of the many pieces that will be on
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7th Annual Antique American
Indian Art Show Santa Fe Welcomes
Showgoers Back In Person & Online
SANTA FE, N.M. — The Antique American Indian Art The in-person show kicks off at El Museo Cultural with a
Show Santa Fe returns to El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe this Benefit Preview on Tuesday, August 17, from 4 to 7 pm
August after a year off because of Covid. Besides the in-per- MDT. The cost is $35. Regular admission is $15 and runs
son show, August 17-20, the producers are also offering a Wednesday through Friday, August 18-20, from 11 am to 5
virtual edition to the fair for the first time, on a new platform pm. All admissions include readmission.
designed specifically for their shows. The virtual show will
run August 9-31. Antique American Indian Art Show Virtual Edition
The most anticipated show and sale of historic Native Amer- This year for the first time, the Antique American Indian Art
ican material of the summer art season brings together the Show Santa Fe will include a virtual edition for those who can-
world’s most knowledgeable experts in American Indian art not attend the live in-person show. There will be an expanded
and thousands of select historic art objects from Indigenous group of exhibitors presenting material on a new state-of-the-art
cultures throughout North America, including basketry, jew- virtual platform, which is designed to be easy for both exhibitors
elry, textiles, kachinas, sculptures, pottery and more. and collectors to navigate.
This year, expect exciting material from the curated show, The Virtual Antique American Indian Art Show Santa Fe will
including dozens of highly respected field expert/dealers, begin with a Virtual Benefit Preview on Monday, August 9,
including James Flurry, Art Blackburn and Terry DeWald. from 1 pm to 7 pm MDT, with a cost of $25. Regular admis-
John C. Hill Antique Indian Arts and John Krena’s Four sion is free from Tuesday, August 10, at 11 am MDT through Among other beautiful rugs, Michael D.
Winds Gallery will again present exquisite pottery, jewelry, Tuesday, August 31, at midnight MDT. Higgins Antique Indian Art will offer
objects and important textiles. For additional information, www.objectsofart.com. this 1870s Classic Navajo child’s blanket.
This pictorial beaded American Indian shirt offered by Flury and
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THE LARIAT
MUSEUMS July 29-January 23
Exhibitions and Events of Note
September 10-January 2 December 2-April 17 From Summer 2022
Ongoing Graham Hobart: Out of Africa and New Beginnings: An American Story Karl Bodmer: Travels in North Through the Lens of Joseph Henry Sharp
Enduring Spirit: Native American Art Into the West of Romantics and Modernists in the America, Prints of Watercolors by C.M. Russell Museum
Gilcrease Museum Booth Western Art Museum West Karl Bodmer (1809-1893) Great Falls, Mont.
Tulsa, Okla. Cartersville, Ga. National Cowboy Museum Joslyn Art Museum www.cmrussell.org
www.gilcrease.org www.boothmuseum.org Oklahoma City, Okla. Omaha, Neb.
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org www.joslyn.org To 2024
Native Americans of Wyoming’s To August 2 Spirit Totems: Sculpture by
Wind River Country: The Art of Maynard Dixon’s American West To September 17 December 19-May 8 Herb Alpert
Joe Scheuerle Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Old and New Treasures: Works from Mother Roads National Museum of Wildlife Art
Pioneer Museum Scottsdale, Ariz. National Cowboy Museum Jackson, Wyo.
the Permanent Collection
Lander, Wyo. www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org Oklahoma City, Okla. www.wildlifeart.org
The Museum of Western Art
www.windriver.org www.nationalcowboymuseum.org
Kerrville, Texas
To August 8 To 2030
www.museumofwesternart.com
Art of the West Laughter & Resilience: Humor in To December 31 Setting the Standard: The Fred
Four Centuries of Pueblo Pottery Native American Art Elegant Line/Powerful Shape: Harvey Company and Its Legacy
The Colt Revolver in the American Eiteljorg Museum September 18-February 5
Elements of Native American Art New Mexico History Museum
West Indianapolis, Ind. Jose Cisneros: An Artist’s Journey
Fenimore Art Museum Santa Fe, N.M.
The Autry Museum of the www.eiteljorg.org The Bryan Museum
Cooperstown, N.Y. www.nmhistorymuseum.org
American West Galveston, Texas
www.fenimoreartmuseum.org
Los Angeles #HashtagTheCowboy www.thebryanmuseum.org AUCTIONS
www.theautry.org National Cowboy Museum To January 2 August 3
Oklahoma City, Okla. September 24-January 17 Small Wonders Made in Mexico
Howard Terpning www.nationalcowboymuseum.org. Werner Segarra’s Vaqueros de la Heard Museum John Moran
Pearce Museum at Navarro College Cruz Del Diablo: Photograph of the Phoenix, Ariz. Monrovia, Calif
Corsicana, Texas To August 15 Contemporary Northern Mexican www.heard.org
www.pearcemuseum.com Recent Treasures: Acquisition Cowboy August 31
Highlights Briscoe Western Art Museum Stretching the Canvas: Eight Art of the American West
Art of the American West Booth Western Art Museum San Antonio, Texas Decades of Native Painting John Moran
Art of the American Southwest Cartersville, Ga. www.briscoemuseum.org National Museum of the American Monrovia, Calif
Indigenous Arts www.boothmuseum.org Indian
Tucson Museum of Art To September 26 New York City September 16
Tucson, Ariz. To August 21 Captivated: Rossin’s Southwest www.americanindian.si.edu Native American Art, Session I
www.tucsonmuseumofart.org Bighorn Rendezvous Art Exhibit & Beyond Hindman
Brinton Museum Booth Western Art Museum To January 18 Cincinnati
The Anschutz Collection of Big Horn, Wyo. Powerful Women: Contemporary Art
Cartersville, Ga.
American Art www.thebrintonmuseum.org from the Eiteljorg Collection September 17
www.boothmuseum.org
American Museum of Western Art Eiteljorg Museum Native American Art, Session II
Denver To August 22 Indianapolis, Ind. Hindman
All at Once: The Gift of Navajo
www.anschutzcollection.org Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa www.eiteljorg.org Cincinnati
Hanska Luger Weaving
The Bison: American Icon Denver Art Museum Heard Museum
Phoenix, Ariz. To January 22 October 27
C.M. Russell Museum Denver The West As Home
www.heard.org Native American Indian
Great Falls, Mont. www.denverartmuseum.org
Stark Museum of Art Pook & Pook
www.cmrussell.org Orange, Texas Downingtown, Penn.
August 27-May 8 To October 2
www.starkmuseum.org
Collecting Stories: John Coleman Tattooing: Religion, Reality and Regret Andy Warhol: Cowboys and Indians
SHOWS & MARKETS
Bronzes from the Collection of National Cowboy Museum & Billy Schenck: Myth of the West
January 6-March 28 August 9-13
Frankie and Howard Alper Oklahoma City, Okla. C.M. Russell Museum
Places of Power: Painted Objects of Art Santa Fe (Virtual Edition)
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Great Falls, Mont.
Photographs of Sacred Landscapes Kim Martindale and John Morris
Scottsdale, Ariz. www.cmrussell.org
by Corson Hirschfeld Online
www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org August 28-December 12
Sam Noble Museum www.ofjectsofartsantafe.com.
Thomas Moran’s Mount Superior To October 3 University of Oklahoma
Wickenburg’s West: Adaptation / Amon Carter Museum of American Art Indigenous Women: Border Matters Norman, Okla. August 13-15
Reinvention / Transformation Fort Worth, Texas Wheelwright Museum of the American www.samnoblemuseum.oe.edu Objects of Art Santa Fe
Desert Caballeros Western Museum www.cartermuseum.org Indian Kim Martindale and John Morris
Wickenburg, Ariz. Santa Fe, N.M. January 22-October 2 Santa Fe, N.M.
www.westernmuseum.org To August 28 www.wheelwright.org Abeyta: Cañoncito Ké www.objectsofartsantafe.com
What’s Her Story: Women in the
Wheelwright Museum of the American
Medicinal Healer, An Artist to Archives To October 18 Indian August 17-20
Remember: Charlie Willeto The Autry Museum of the American
Working on the Railroad Santa Fe, N.M. Antique American Indian Art Show
Wheelwright Museum of the American West
New Mexico History Museum www.wheelwright.org Kim Martindale and John Morris
Indian Los Angeles
Santa Fe, N.M. Santa Fe, N.M.
Santa Fe, N.M. www.theautry.org
www.nmhistorymuseum.org January 28-March 16 www.antiqueindianartshow.com
www.wheelwright.org
To August 30 Away From Home: American Indian
Art of Native America: The Charles Four Corners, Many Hands: Historic To October 30 Boarding School Stories January 21-23, 2022
and Valerie Diker Collection Navajo Textiles from the Collection of A.R. Mitchell and Duke Beardsley: The James Museum 32nd Annual Mesa Old West Show
Metropolitan Museum of Art Sam and Brenda Crissman Cowboy Not Cowboy St Petersburg, Fla. Brian Lebel’s Old West Events
New York City Desert Caballeros Western Museum A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art www.thejamesmuseum.org Mesa, Ariz.
www.metmuseum.org Wickenburg, Ariz. Trinidad, Colo. www.oldwestevents.com
www.westernmuseum.org. www.armitchellmuseum.com To May 16
Americans A Place in Clay February 2022
National Museum of the American To September 5 To November 14 Museum of Indian Arts and Culture San Francisco Tribal & Textile Art
Indian Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half When I Remember I See Red: Santa Fe, N.M. Kim Martindale and John Morris
Washington, DC of the West American Indian Art and Activism www.indianartsandculture.org San Francisco
www.americanindian.si.edu Desert Caballeros Western Museum in California www.sanfranciscotribalandtex-
Wickenburg, Ariz. The Autry Museum of the American To June 16 tileartshow.com
Immigrant Artists and the American www.westernmuseum.org. West Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions
West Reimagined in Glass The American Indian Art Show
Los Angeles
Native Portraiture: Power and The Art of Robert Martinez Museum of Indian Arts and Culture San Francisco
www.theautry.org
Perception Brinton Museum Santa Fe, N.M. Kim Martindale
Tacoma Art Museum Big Horn, Wyo. www.indianartsandculture.org www.americanindianartshow.com
November 20-May 8
Tacoma, Wash. www.thebrintonmuseum.org. Santa Fe Trail: 200 Years
www.tacomaartmuseum.org To September 2022 GALLERIES
National Cowboy Museum Paul Calle’s Life of Exploration:
To September 6 James Compton Gallery
Oklahoma City, Okla. From the Mountains to the Moon Specializing in historic Native American
To July 25 Larger Than Memory Digital
www.nationalcowboymuseum.org Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Indian and Spanish Colonial items of
Karl Bodmer: North American Experience
Portraits Heard Museum Scottsdale, Ariz. the Nineteenth Century.
Phoenix, Ariz. To December 1 scottsdalemuseumwest.org www.jamescomptongallery.com
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City www.heard.org Collecting Jewelry: Curator H.P.
www.metmuseum.org Mera’s Trip to Navajo Country in September 2, 2022-January 8, 2023 Art Blackburn
Still in the Saddle: A New History 1932 Black Pioneers: Legacy in the Mark Blackburn has been a dealer in
Under Native Skies of the Hollywood Western Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, American West Tribal Art for more than 40 years and
Phippen Museum Briscoe Western Art Museum Laboratory of Anthropology The James Museum has offices in Santa Fe, Marfa, Texas
Prescott, Ariz. San Antonio, Texas Santa Fe, N.M. St. Petersburg, Fla. and Honolulu.
www.phippenmuseum.org www.briscoemuseum.org www.indianartsandculture.org www.thejamesmuseum.org www.artblackburn.comJuly 23, 2021 — THE OLD WEST — S-15
SEEKING CONSIGNMENTS
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN AUCTION
OCTOBER 27TH, 2021
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Navajo Indian Maria Martinez San Ildefonso Northwest Coast
Rio Grande blanket blackware pottery olla Indian totem pole
$4,347 $3,780 $17,136
Large Laguna Pueblo Indian Native American Indian Large Native American Indian
polychrome pottery olla woven burden basket polychrome pottery olla, possibly Zia
$8,442 $5,292 $6,426
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