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THE TEMPLE OF COLLECTING

An Estate Sale in Homage to the Master Collector

Welcome to the TEMPLE of Collecting.

Step inside the estate of a true gentleman collector—an icon of Thunderbird Estate Sales and a beloved presence in the estate sale world for decades. Socially gracious, quietly refined, impeccably well-heeled, and endlessly curious, he was a man of the world in the truest sense.

This is a life expressed through objects.

A lifetime of curiosity, travel, conversation, and discovery.

At the heart of this estate is a breathtaking magnitude of global treasures, gathered across continents, cultures, and decades. While Asian art held a special place in his heart, his collecting knew no borders—embracing Southwestern works, traditional antiques, and timeless collectibles, and following inspiration wherever it appeared.

Within this remarkable estate, you will find:

• A vast collection of global treasures, including Asian, European, Native American, Southwestern, New Mexican, and local finds
• Expensive statement pieces alongside surprisingly affordable discoveries: Fitz & Floyd, Hull teapots, Lladro, Danish porcelains, beautiful stone fetishes, boxes, and more
• Vintage, high-end, and everyday wearable clothing—jeans, sweaters, suits, and sport coats
• A fascinating and expansive book collection covering art, history, culture, travel, philosophy, and nearly every subject imaginable
• Deity figures, statues, and sculptures in nearly every material imaginable
• Houseplants and cactus—both real and faux
• Stunning, standout jewelry: Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Navajo, Zuni, Santo Domingo, and more
  (Not piles of jewelry—thoughtfully chosen, BEAUTIFUL pieces)
• Art from Taos and Santa Fe, plus nationally and internationally recognized artists, including Nieto
• European and Asian art, scroll art, and works spanning cultures and eras
• Records (LPs) with refined taste—Classical, Opera, Big Band—along with CDs, cassettes, and even a few 8-tracks
• Posters from historic events, art exhibitions, gallery shows, and museums
• Porcelain, china, teapots, outdoor sculpture, marble, bronze, cast and cold-cast resin, terracotta, wood carvings, garden pots, and more
• Furniture—tables, chairs, lamps…
  and yes—lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!)

This is not a hoard.

This is a mini museum to a life well lived.

A celebration of curiosity.

Of travel.

Of taste.

Of joyfully collecting.

Even if you don’t buy a thing, this estate is something to behold.

Come wander.

Come discover something unexpected.

Come say hello as Thunderbird Estate Sales kicks off a brand-new year of remarkable sales.

Welcome in.