- Pair of Navajo Acrylic Paintings on
Pair of Navajo Acrylic Paintings on Board
mid-20th century
lot of 2, includes:
one referencing a sand painting design; not signed
15-3/4 x18-3/4 inches
the other depicts two snake dancing Yeibichai
16-1/8 x 16-1/8 inches
- AN ASSEMBLED GROUP An assembled group,
AN ASSEMBLED GROUP An assembled group, including stained glass and concrete block, sand painting, (3) models of homes; Chinese warior figure; celadon vase retailed by Gumps, San Francisco; terracotta oil lamp; Studio Art blue glazed bowl indistinctly signed; pottery bowl; Asian pictures; (2) Chinese bowls; silver plated bread basket; gravy bowl and understand; pair of sterling weighted candlesticks; group of silverplate and stainless steel serving pieces and flatware
- ACRYLIC RENDITION OF NAVAJO MEDICINE
ACRYLIC RENDITION OF NAVAJO MEDICINE MAN SAND PAINTINGJ. R. FreelandBig Thunder (1965)The painting in the tradition of Big Thunder Navajo sand paintings is on artist's board and signed lower right front with date of 1965. The artist is not listed or found in any of the major biographical databases but has obvious ability and traditional Navajo name of Freeland.Sight size measures 15.5 x 11.5 with a framed size of 19 x 15 inches.Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.
- A NAVAJO MEMORY AIDE ATTRIB BRUCE AND
A NAVAJO MEMORY AIDE ATTRIB BRUCE AND DENNIS HATHALEThe unsigned composition of Yei figures executed in earth pigments on linen are composed in the style of traditional sand paintings. Unsigned, attributed to Nathan and or Bruce Hathale.Image measures 15.25 x 17 with a framed size of 24.25 x 25.25 inches.Apparently the condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. This work has not been examined outside the frame.
- FATHER SKY AND MOTHER EARTH, NATIVE
FATHER SKY AND MOTHER EARTH, NATIVE AMERICAN SAND PAINTINGS 15 X 16 IN. (38.1 X 40.6 CM.)Father Sky and Mother Earth, Native American Sand Paintings, Dimensions: 15 x 16 in. (38.1 x 40.6 cm.)
- NATIVE AMERICAN POSSIBLY NAVAJO, "STILL
NATIVE AMERICAN POSSIBLY NAVAJO, "STILL LIFE WITH A BEAR AND GODS", SAND PAINTING, SIGNED ON VERSO, FRAME: 25 X 25 IN. (63.5 X 63.5 CM.)Native American Possibly Navajo, "Still Life with a Bear and Gods", Sand Painting, Signed on Verso,, Dimensions: Frame: 25 x 25 in. (63.5 x 63.5 cm.)
- NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO SAND PAINTING
NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO SAND PAINTING Native American / Navajo sand painting, triple matted and in a wooden frame, featuring stylized, symbolic images created with "dry" materials such as colored sandstone applied onto a smoothed sand background. Sand paintings were used during the Navajo "healing ceremonies." Gallery card attached reverse. Image: 17.75" H x 17.25" W, frame: 24.75" H x 24.75" W.
- R. GARCIA "BUFFALO" NAVAJO INDIAN SAND
R. GARCIA "BUFFALO" NAVAJO INDIAN SAND PAINTING R. Garcia Navajo Indian sand painting, "Home of the Buffalo," titled and signed in pencil on reverse, "Home of the Buffalo / by R. Garcia," sand on particle board. Image: 7.5" h x 7.5" W; frame: 13.5" H x 13.5" W.
- UNSIGNED MARY HUNTOON FEDERAL ART PROJECT
UNSIGNED MARY HUNTOON FEDERAL ART PROJECT ETCHINGSMary Huntoon (1896-1970) (1937)The collection of six etchings, two each of three different images produced in 1937 as Federal Art Project prints are unsigned. The specifics are as follows:1. Topeka High / Tower, 1937, etching with aquatint, no pencil signature, Huntoon Number E41, two prints in very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet, never framed, not laid down, clean and free from damage or repair. Image measures 7 x 8.75 with a sheet size of 10 x 12.75.2. Bridge Approach Topeka, 1937, etching, no pencil signature, Huntoon number E41, two prints in good condition, the full untrimmed sheet, never framed, not laid down, stain in upper right corner of one, stain in upper left corner of one, free from damage or repair. Image measures 7 x 8.75 with a sheet size of 10 x 12.75.3. Girl With Sand Painting, 1937, etching with aquatint, no pencil signature, Huntoon number A8, two prints in very good condition, the full untrimmed sheet, never framed, not laid down, clean and free from damage or repair. Image measures 6.75 x 7.75 with a sheet size of 10 x 12.75.We have been consigned a quantity of these prints from the artist's estate, both signed and unsigned.Please see the description.Please see the description.Provenance: The Alice C. Sabatini Gallery - Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.
- MARY HUNTOON (1896-1970) PENCIL SIGNED
MARY HUNTOON (1896-1970) PENCIL SIGNED ETCHINGMary Huntoon (Kansas, 1896-1970)Girl with Sand Painting (1937)The etching from an edition of 100 prints, Huntoon number A8, is signed by the artist in pencil below the image lower right and titled lower left. Mary Huntoon of Topeka, Kansas was an early pioneer of art therapy. Our firm has been consigned a quantity of this image by the current owner, Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, direct from the artist's estate.Image measures 6.75 x 7.75, sheet is 10 x 12.75 inches.Very good condition, the complete sheet, not laid down, no stain, damage or repair.Provenance: Deaccession from the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery - Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.
- AMERICAN SCHOOL: CITY HALLSand painting
AMERICAN SCHOOL: CITY HALLSand painting on paper.
17 1/4 x 27 3/4 in. (sheet), 20 1/2 x 31 in. (frame).
Literature: For a similar example see McBrien, Johanna. 'A Fancy For Folk Art', Antiques & Fine Art Magazine, 17th Anniversary, January 2017, Volume XVI, Issue I, pg 157.
Condition
Some surface soiling and scuffing. A small tear at the lower sheet edge. Staining, remains of old paint and wax seals on the reverse.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
- DENNIS HATHALE NATIVE AMERICAN SAND
DENNIS HATHALE NATIVE AMERICAN SAND PAINTING United States,b.1961Depicts four fox-like figures comprised of orange, blue, black, and white. Hathale's father, Roger Hathale, introduced memory paintings to Dennis as a child while he was painting ceremonies he was attempting to learn to become a medicine man. Hathale went on to continue the process of memory painting in his various works.