Art of the American West
Sale Starts
Mar 17
5pmSale Ends
Mar 25
10amTerms & Conditions
https://www.johnmoran.com/conditions-of-sale/
John Moran Auctioneers
Description & Details
Experience the artistry and heritage of the American West with John Moran Auctioneers' Art of the American West sale, featuring 350 exceptional lots from historic to contemporary. Works by Tom Lovell, Don Oelze, and Dan Ostermiller, Joan Savo, Robert Griffing, Bonnie Marris, Kenneth Riley, Clark Hulings, Heinie Hartwig, and Edith Hamlin. Western bronzes from artists such as Allan Houser, James Regimbal, Ken Payne, Edward James Fraughton, George Montgomery, Glenna Goodacre, Grant Speed, Fritz White, and Susan Osterman Kliewer will be offered. Examples of Navajo and Pueblo jewelry including pieces by Jimmie Calabaza, Doris Smallcanyon, Carol Felley, Gary Reeves, Tommie Tso represent more than 40 lots. Also, a variety of Navajo textiles, pottery, and baskets finish the selections.














































![47
Dan Ostermiller
b. 1956
"Winged Rapture," 1991
Patinated bronze on stone plinth
Edition: 4/12
Signed, dated, and numbered in the casting: © Dan Ostermiller / [cipher]
107" H x 45.5" W x 30" D
Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/8dbd2f24-2636-4a0b-a6c1-53e21191ca72.jpg)















































































































![159
Carl Oscar Borg
1879-1947
"Chief's House, Moencopie [sic], Ariz," circa 1916-1932
Etching and drypoint on cream-colored paper
Signed, titled, and inscribed "rare" in pencil in the lower margin: Carl Oscar Borg
Plate: 7.875" H x 9.75" W; Sight: 10" H x 11.25" W
Estimate: $600 - $800](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/d8451d78-12bb-481f-ada9-46b09d81abc0.jpg)



































![195
A C. Begay Navajo sterling silver and petit point turquoise concho belt
Mid/late 20th century
Etched signature to buckle: C. Begay [possibly for Carlos Begay, Diné]; stamped: Sterling
Comprising a set turquoise buckle and eight medallion conchos, and eight half conchos, all mounted to an associated black suede leather belt
Buckle: 2.25" H x 3" W; each concho: 1.875" H x 1.875" dia. [or] 1" W; belt: 37.25" L x 1.125" H
254.4 grams gross
Estimate: $500 - $700](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/1ccc81f3-aa3b-4fdd-94cf-384b71a01cf7.jpg)



![199
A Walt Doran First Phase-style sterling silver and brass concho belt
Late 20th century
Marked to buckle: vv D [conjoined mark for Walt Doran] / S. Fe / 925
Comprising a chunky belt with a small butterfly concho silver buckle with brass accents, and eleven round silver conchos with silver and brass concentric overlay motifs, each with a tan leather backing and all mounted to a natural tan leather strap
Buckle: 1.75" H x 2.25" W; each concho: 2.75" Dia.; belt: 43" L x 0.625" H
695.1 grams gross
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/02f2b2f1-f997-4bc9-8e3a-2be844ad0243.jpg)
![200
A Navajo sterling silver and onyx linked concho belt
Mid/late 20th century
Stamped: RH / Sterling [possibly Randy Hoskie, Diné]
A sterling silver link belt with a large buckle and eleven link conchos, each with elaborate floral, foliate, and feather silver overlay motifs, and each with a large bezel set oval onyx cabochon
Buckle: 2.5" H x 3" W; each concho: 1.5" H x 2.25" W; belt: 39.5" L
318.6 grams gross
Estimate: $500 - $700](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/bc2f8185-9d16-49e5-9ffa-3a7bdb89eafe.jpg)














![215
A Southwest sterling silver and turquoise cuff bracelet
Late 20th/21st century
Etched to terminal interior: Tew_ Cla_ [illegible]
A heavy cuff with pointed shaped edges and multiple rows of variegated turquoise sculptural cobblestone inlay
7.125" total inner C x 2" H, with a 1.5 " gap
128.4 grams gross
Estimate: $500 - $700](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/6590625c-8cb6-4f70-b788-5959761025ca.jpg)














![230
Two Northwest Coast carved wood items
Late 20th century
Paddle faintly marked and attributed verso: Made By [possibly reading: 'Kirk Pasco'] / Designed by [illegible]; whale plaque signed verso: John C. August; further incised JCA
Comprising a paddle with red and black eagle motif to one side and a polychrome whale-form plaque with polar bear motif to body by John C. August (b. 20th century, Coast Salish)
2 pieces
Paddle: 27.5" H x 5.125" W x 1.5" D; Whale: 10.375" H x 20" W x 3.25" D
Estimate: $150 - $200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/a654733d-f86f-45da-b7a9-e17dcd6ae7ef.jpg)
![231
A group of Inuit carved stone animal figures
Mid/late 20th century
Flounder marked: EVAGLOK [possibly for Alice Evaglok (b. 1917, Inuit; Coppermine/Kugluktuk)]; one incised illegibly to underside; one marked 1662
Comprising four stone fish, one mounted on a wood base, 4 pieces
Mounted fish: 4.25" H x 5" W x 1.5" D; Smallest: 1.325" H x 3.5" W x 0.875" D
Estimate: $100 - $200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/a02bf82b-2482-491d-b807-bd11a7b192bc.jpg)


















![250
A group of Southwest cast sterling silver and stone cuff bracelets
Late 20th century
Each marked for sterling and for maker: D. Reeves / A / LJ / FL Begay / TK [conjoined with feathers for Ray Tracey/Knifewing Segura]
Five sterling silver cuffs each with lapis lazuli, comprising a David Reeves (b. 1949-d., Diné) Navajo shaped stampwork cuff, an F.L. Begay (b. 20th century, Diné) Navajo chunky cuff with central rectangular lapis and set lapis to each terminal, a Lester Jackson (b. 1951, Diné) Navajo chunky cuff with lapis lazuli and textured silver raised inlay, as well as a Ray Tracey / Knifewing Segura (b. 1953, Diné & b. 20th century, Chiricahua Apache) tapered cuff with lapis, turquoise, and sugilite channel inlay, and a narrow openwork cuff with five set lapis cabochons, 5 pieces
Largest: 6.25" inner C x 0.375" H, with a 1.125" gap: smallest: 6" inner C x 0.5" H, with a 1" gap
170.8 grams gross
Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/b1cb6936-7484-410a-990a-193e88244054.jpg)

![252
A group of Southwest-style silver cuff bracelets
Late 20th century
Variously stamped: four for sterling; three for maker: AL / Masha / Stu Mons [?] Navajo [illegible etched marks]
Comprising an Augustine Largo (b. 20th century, Diné) Navajo three-wire cuff with set spiny oyster and silver floral and feather overlay, a Navajo two-wire cuff with multiple set purple shell stones and elaborate silver overlay, and a chunky "Masha" sterling silver cuff with set turquoise cabochon flanked by an elaborate overlay cluster of silver balls, wire and feather motifs, as well as a delicate sterling two-wire cuff with spiny oyster and floral motifs, and a chunky incised sterling silver "feather" cuff, 5 pieces
Largest: 6.75" total inner C x 1.25" H, with a 1.125" gap; smallest: 6" total inner C x 1" H, with a 1" gap
201.7 grams gross
Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/8d71a444-2b40-44f2-a6cc-8a3705fc10f5.jpg)










































![295
A Southwest-style silver and set gemstone cross pendant necklace
Circa 2000
With etched marks verso: HL-RRR [slight illegible signature] / Taos 2000 / Silver + Gold Fill
Comprising a large cross pendant with elaborate stampwork and set central mabé pearl and opals, suspended from an associated four-strand grey freshwater pearl necklace, 2 pieces
Pendant: 3.5" H x 2.625" W; necklace: 18" L
122.0 grams gross
Estimate: $300 - $500](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/731014fe-297e-47b0-9073-ba9af2e42e75.jpg)










![306
A group of Southwest-style silver cuff bracelets
Late 20th century
Three marked for sterling; one further marked for maker: AT [conjoined]
Seven works comprising an Alvin Thompson (b. 1955, Diné) Navajo chunky cast sterling silver cuff with zigzag shaping and arrow terminals, as well as a narrow sterling cuff with set turquoise cabochon, and a wide cuff with shadowbox wave forms and stamped banding, together with four further plain cuffs in various shapes and sizes, 7 pieces
Largest: 7" total inner C x 2" H, with a 0.75" gap; smallest: 6.25" total inner C x 0.5" H, with a 1" gap
282.1 grams gross
Estimate: $100 - $200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/122a5a9e-7e1a-42ec-821b-e202db779a5d.jpg)










![317
A group of Southwest and Mexican sterling silver cuff bracelets
Late 20th century
Five works:
Frank Chee (b. 20th century, Diné)
A Navajo sandcast silver cuff
Stamped: F. Chee / Navajo / Sterling
An openwork cuff with intertwining motif
6.5" total inner C x 1.125" H, with a 1.125" gap
Lorencita Garcia (1938-2005, Kewa)
A Santo Domingo Pueblo set stone cuff
Stamped: LG
A chunky cuff with three row-set lapis lazuli cabochons and concentric engraving to each terminal
6.25" total inner C x 1.375" H, with a 1" gap
A large Southwest-style onyx set cuff bracelet
Stamped: LA [star] / Sterling
With a large central oval onyx cabochon and curved engraving to each tapered terminal
6" total inner C x 1.75" H, with a 0.875" gap
Two Mexican silver cuffs
Each marked: Mexico / Sterling / TA-165
Each with silver ball banding, 2 pieces
Larger: 6.875" total inner C; smaller: 6.5 " total inner C; each with a 1" gap; 0.625" H
5 pieces total
273.6 grams gross
Estimate: $600 - $800](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/40999e69-32a3-41ba-b8b8-d2d006367a00.jpg)
![318
A set of Southwest sterling silver and turquoise inlay pictorial bear jewelry
Late 20th century
Each marked verso: Sterling / [unknown pictograph]
Comprising a heavy cuff with various sized blue stone inlay bears and small pieces of lapis, coral, and malachite, all surrounded by copper or enamel, together with a pair of matching clip earrings, 3 pieces
Cuff: 6.125" total inner C x 1.375" H, with a 1.125" gap; earrings: 1.125" H
139.1 grams gross
Estimate: $200 - $400](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/8adaa2ea-9d2b-4586-8605-be4b116a5bb9.jpg)

![320
Two Southwest Navajo sterling silver and set stone jewelry items
Late 20th century
Two works:
Larry Joe (b. 20th century, Diné)
A Navajo sterling silver and coral belt buckle
Stamped: LRJ [within diamond] / Sterling
A hollow silver buckle with elaborate chased silver designs and a central set coral cabochon
2.125" H x 3" W
Adam Fiero (b. 20th century, Diné)
A Navajo sterling silver and turquoise bolo pendant
Stamped: AF / Sterling
A chunky bolo slide clip with teardrop set turquoise cabochon and elaborate silver shadowbox overlay edging, lacking leather tie
2.75" H x 2.375" W
2 pieces total
157.8 grams gross
Estimate: $400 - $600](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/933befba-7c2f-45f4-9725-38d3dd671f27.jpg)



























![348
A group of Southwest silver and blue stone jewelry
Late 20th century
Variously marked for sterling and for maker: RW [possibly Rosana Williams, Navajo/Diné] / Douglas Etsitty / Denny / DN
Comprising a cluster-set silver, lapis lazuli and opal pendant necklace, with a pair of matching RW earrings, as well as seven further pairs of earrings with lapis lazuli stones in various styles including needlepoint dangles, set stones, teardrop slabs, and tiny nuggets, as well as two pairs with carved stone bear fetish figures and heishi, together with seven silver bangle bracelets, including four marked sterling: two with traditional stamping, and two Douglas Etsitty (b. 20th century, Diné) Navajo bangles with ornate stampwork banding, 24 pieces
Necklace: 22" L x 2.75" H; earrings: 3.25" H to 2.25" H; bangles: 8.75" Dia. to 7.5" Dia.
161.5 grams gross
Estimate: $100 - $200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/dfa2f0fb-f175-4633-86ca-e37d6c58fd22.jpg)
![349
An assortment of Southwest-style silver and turquoise jewelry
Late 20th century
Variously marked for sterling and for maker: F / P / CK [?] / RB
Comprising a cast silver belt buckle with set turquoise, a mixed set of sterling silver bear paw motif jewelry with set turquoise including a cuff, a link bracelet, two pairs of earrings, and two rings, as well as five pairs of earrings and a pendant with feather and/or bison motifs with set stones, plus a pair of liquid silver strand earrings, and a pair with long flat dangles, 24 pieces
Buckle: 1.75" H x 3" W; bracelets: 6.25 " inner C & 7.75" L; earrings: 3.25" H to 2.125" H; ring sizes: 7 & 5.5
135.0 grams gross
Estimate: $100 - $200](https://picturescdn.estatesales.net/4419282/1-2/0390c569-d100-4a0a-903b-767511cedda9.jpg)

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