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  • A Large, Rare Trilobite in a Graptolite Bed
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 241

    A Large, Rare Trilobite in a Graptolite Bed

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • A Taxidermy bird
    Estimate
    $400 - $1,200
    Lot 242

    A Taxidermy bird

    Est.
    $400 - $1,200
  • A Beetle Collection
    Estimate
    $400 - $1,200
    Lot 243

    A Beetle Collection

    Est.
    $400 - $1,200
  • A Taxidermy Toucan
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,800
    Lot 244

    A Taxidermy Toucan

    Est.
    $600 - $1,800
  • A Taxidermy Baby Ostrich
    Estimate
    $400 - $1,200
    Lot 245

    A Taxidermy Baby Ostrich

    Est.
    $400 - $1,200
  • Three taxidermy Bird Mounts
    Estimate
    $700 - $2,000
    Lot 246

    Three taxidermy Bird Mounts

    Est.
    $700 - $2,000
  • A Chimu Carved wood loom post
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 247

    A Chimu Carved wood loom post

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • A Pre-Columbian black jade avian pendant
    Estimate
    $400 - $1,200
    Lot 248

    A Pre-Columbian black jade avian pendant

    Est.
    $400 - $1,200
  • A Pre-Columbian Michoacan female figure
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,500
    Lot 249

    A Pre-Columbian Michoacan female figure

    Est.
    $500 - $1,500
  • A Jade Parrot Pendant
    Estimate
    $400 - $1,200
    Lot 250

    A Jade Parrot Pendant

    Est.
    $400 - $1,200
  • A Pre-Columbian female figure
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $3,000
    Lot 251

    A Pre-Columbian female figure

    Est.
    $1,000 - $3,000
  • A Fine Pre-Columbian Ocarina
    Estimate
    $250 - $750
    Lot 252

    A Fine Pre-Columbian Ocarina

    Est.
    $250 - $750
  • A Pre-Columbian gold avian pendant
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $6,000
    Lot 253

    A Pre-Columbian gold avian pendant

    Est.
    $2,000 - $6,000
  • A Mezcala Stone Figure
    Estimate
    $200 - $600
    Lot 254

    A Mezcala Stone Figure

    Est.
    $200 - $600
  • A Veracruz seated figure
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $6,000
    Lot 255

    A Veracruz seated figure

    Est.
    $2,000 - $6,000
  • A Colima Gadrooned Vessel
    Estimate
    $800 - $2,400
    Lot 256

    A Colima Gadrooned Vessel

    Est.
    $800 - $2,400
  • A Colima erotic figure
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $7,500
    Lot 257

    A Colima erotic figure

    Est.
    $2,500 - $7,500
  • A Pre-Columbian seated warrior
    Estimate
    $800 - $2,400
    Lot 258

    A Pre-Columbian seated warrior

    Est.
    $800 - $2,400
  • A Fine and Rare Veracruz Molded Vessel
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $9,000
    Lot 259

    A Fine and Rare Veracruz Molded Vessel

    Est.
    $3,000 - $9,000
  • A Moche Erotic vessel
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $3,000
    Lot 260

    A Moche Erotic vessel

    Est.
    $1,000 - $3,000
  • A Large Colima Redware dog
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $3,000
    Lot 261

    A Large Colima Redware dog

    Est.
    $1,000 - $3,000
  • A Pre-Columbian sewing kit
    Estimate
    $300 - $900
    Lot 263

    A Pre-Columbian sewing kit

    Est.
    $300 - $900
  • Seven Pre-Columbian pottery objects
    Estimate
    $300 - $900
    Lot 264

    Seven Pre-Columbian pottery objects

    Est.
    $300 - $900
  • An Milagro-quevedo bronze effigy object
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 265

    An Milagro-quevedo bronze effigy object

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Four Guatemalan figural sling shots
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 266

    Four Guatemalan figural sling shots

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • A Pre-Columbian bronze figural finial
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 267

    A Pre-Columbian bronze figural finial

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two Pre-Columbian stone effigy mace heads
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 268

    Two Pre-Columbian stone effigy mace heads

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A collection of Pre-Columbian jade necklace beads
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 269

    A collection of Pre-Columbian jade necklace beads

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • A String of Early trade beads
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 270

    A String of Early trade beads

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • A Colima Dog
    Estimate
    $800 - $2,000
    Lot 271

    A Colima Dog

    Est.
    $800 - $2,000
  • A Chancay polychrome wood mask
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 272

    A Chancay polychrome wood mask

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Two pairs of Plains moccasins and two beaded bags
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 273

    Two pairs of Plains moccasins and two beaded bags

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Four Native American items
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 274

    Four Native American items

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • A Plains beaded hide cradle
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,400
    Lot 275

    A Plains beaded hide cradle

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,400
  • A small Plains beaded cradle
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 276

    A small Plains beaded cradle

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • A Plains Elk tooth dress
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,400
    Lot 277

    A Plains Elk tooth dress

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,400
  • A Ute beaded hide girl's cradle
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 278

    A Ute beaded hide girl's cradle

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • A Pair of Plains beaded hide moccasins
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 279

    A Pair of Plains beaded hide moccasins

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A pair of fully beaded Plains moccasins
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 280

    A pair of fully beaded Plains moccasins

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A pair of Plains beaded moccasins
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 281

    A pair of Plains beaded moccasins

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • A pair of Plains Childs moccasins and a knuckle game
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 282

    A pair of Plains Childs moccasins and a knuckle game

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • A pair of beaded hide Maliseet moccasins
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 283

    A pair of beaded hide Maliseet moccasins

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • A pair of Plains beaded hide moccasins
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 284

    A pair of Plains beaded hide moccasins

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • A pair of Northern Plains beaded hide moccasins
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 285

    A pair of Northern Plains beaded hide moccasins

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • A Pair of Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 286

    A Pair of Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • A pair of Southern Plains hightop moccasins
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 287

    A pair of Southern Plains hightop moccasins

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • A pair of Arapaho moccasins
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 288

    A pair of Arapaho moccasins

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • A pair of Plains beaded hide moccasins
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 289

    A pair of Plains beaded hide moccasins

    Est.
    $500 - $700

Auction Description

Ancient Objects, Native American & Tribal Art by Taos Auction Company

The inaugural Taos Auction Co. sale features an extensive collection of art and artifacts from around the globe. This includes Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artifacts, as well as Near Eastern and early Indian and Asian art from China and Japan. The auction also presents Southeast Asian art from regions such as Java, Cambodia and Thailand, extending to the Himalayas. Additionally, there is Native American art, including Plains beadwork, Northwest Coast and Inuit objects, alongside Southwest art comprising Navajo rugs and jewelry, Pueblo pottery, and carvings. Furthermore, the sale encompasses a selection of European antiques and fine art, with noteworthy 19th-century American paintings. Finally, the sale also includes taxidermy and an impressive collection of pre-historic fossils.

Preview will be available by appointment from Tuesday June 10th to Tuesday June 16th, from 10 am to 5 pm.

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Taos Auction Company
Santa Fe, NM 87501
United States

info@taosauction.com

Phone:+1 5056702447

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Correctness of Description: Taos Auction Co., (hereinafter referred to as Taos Auction) has exercised reasonable care to catalog and describe correctly the property to be sold, but neither Taos Auction nor its consignors warrant the correctness of description, attribution, authenticity, or condition of said property. No statements shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an assumption of liability with respect thereto but are to be construed as opinions only. Bidders are encouraged to personally examine all property to be sold prior to the beginning of the auction.

2. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered.

3. Taos Auction reserves the right to withdraw any property before the sale.

4. Determination of Highest Bidder: The highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer may determine who is the successful bidder or the auctioneer may re-offer the article in dispute and his decision shall be final.

5. Rejection of Bids: The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any nominal raise or any bid or raise which, in his opinion, is not commensurate with the value of the article being offered. At his discretion, he may also reject any nominal raise or any bid that he may determine as having a detrimental effect on the item in question or the sale as a whole. Taos Auction may refuse to issue bidding privileges to any person not in good credit standing with Taos Auction, or to any person who is deemed by Taos Auction in its sole discretion, to be disruptive of or harmful to established auction practices, either before or after the acceptance of bids or the fall of the hammer.

6. Title: Except as herein otherwise provided, title will pass to the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer, and the property is thereafter at the purchaser’s sole risk and responsibility.

7. Payment: On title passing to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, and subject to all the conditions set forth herein, such bidder will thereupon pay the full purchase price. Payment in full is due at the time of sale. If the lot is unpaid, the purchaser may be subject to one or more of the following actions: a) Any and all legal remedies available to Taos Auction and its consignors by law including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price; b) Immediate cancellation of the sale, with Taos Auction retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser; c) Resale of the property at public auction, wherein the original purchaser shall be liable for any deficiency, costs, and Taos Auction commission on both sales. At Taos Auction option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until Taos Auction has collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier’s checks, their authenticity has been confirmed. A buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

8. Order/Absentee/Online Bids: Subject to these Conditions of Sale and to such terms and conditions as it may prescribe, but at no charge to the customer, Taos Auction will undertake to execute all order bids submitted to it by a customer who has established credit with said company. Requests for such bidding must be given in writing with such clearness as to leave no room for misunderstanding as to the amount to be bid and must state the catalog number and the name or title of the article to be bid on. Telephone bids must be confirmed in writing. All bids are kept in strict confidence. In the event of identical bids, the earliest received by Taos Auction will take precedence. Taos Auction shall not be held responsible for errors or failure to execute bids. Telephone Bids: While the sale is in progress, bidding by telephone may be allowed by the auctioneer at his discretion. Taos Auction shall not be held responsible for any failure to properly execute such a bid whether it be due to equipment failure, loss of connection, or failure to hear or understand the bidder’s directions. Any advice or opinions provided by Taos Auction or its employees are given strictly as a courtesy and are not a warrant of condition, attribution, authenticity, or description of said property. All bidding by telephone is solely at the risk of the bidder. Online Bids: Taos Auction shall not be held responsible for any failure to properly execute bids placed online. All online bidding is solely at the risk of the bidder.

9. Condition: If for any cause whatsoever any article sold cannot be delivered, or cannot be delivered in as good condition as the same may have been at the time of sale, due to a failure or damage on the company’s part, the sale will be cancelled, and any amount that may have been paid on account of the sale will be returned to the purchaser. 

10. Reserves: Unless advertised as an “Unreserved Auction”, all sales may have items subject to reserve (an agreed upon price between the auctioneer and the consignor, below which the article will not be sold).

11. Collection of Purchases: Delivery or shipping arrangements must be made within seven (7) days from the close of the auction for all purchases. All items must be removed from Taos Auction facilities within eighteen (18) days of the end of the auction. All items remaining after eighteen days may be subject to a $5/per item/per day storage fee. No items will be released unless storage fees are paid in full. Items remaining over forty (40) days from the close of the auction may be sold for the buyer’s account minus auction and storage fees.

13. These Conditions of Sale cannot be altered except in writing by Taos Auction or by public announcement by the auctioneer at the time of the sale.

14. Bidding on any article(s) indicates acceptance of the terms set forth above.

15. These Conditions of Sale and any suits arising thereunder shall be construed and governed by the laws of New Mexico.