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Lot 3177

Collection of Southwest Indian School, Vadugans in Watercolors

Estimate: $600 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$300

Bid Increments

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$0 $1
$5 $5
$50 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Southwest Indian School (20th Century), Collection of six watercolors on paper of Vadugans and their professions, including (i) "Weavers," (ii) "Vadugan," (iii) "Gold Threads," (iv) "Snake Exhibition," (v) "Blowing Chank," and (vi) "A Collector of Cooked Rice For Alms;" [approximate dimensions - (i) & (ii): 9 1/2" H x 7" W, (iii to vi): 9 3/4" H x 6 7/8" W], titled at low center and all unsigned.

All sheets show toning and creasing of paper. (i) & (ii) Sheets have minor foxing. (iii) to (vi) Sheets show abrasions. (v) Framed with no glass. All frames show wear, framed (i) & (ii): 15 1/4" H x 12 1/4" W, (iii) to (vi): 10 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W. (vi) Framed with no glass.

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