Western Trading Post delivers their monthly auction on iCollector.com on Saturday August 22nd, 2015 with a great selection of 200 lots filled with Western and Native American collectibles and artwork. This auction is even more exciting as it is completely no reserve with low starting prices, and everything will sell absolute to the highest bidder. Western Trading post also offers one of the best buyer’s premiums in the business at under 10 percent. This auction is a great place to pick up valuable collectibles at incredible prices.
Some great Zuni cufflinks are available in the first few minutes of the auction at Lot 11. Here are Zuni inlay cufflinks attributed to John Gordon Leak. They were looked at by several experts in order to come up with this attribution. There is an old trader’s code which is faintly visible and scratched on the back. The cuffs are in good condition and look beautiful. They are estimate as high as $400 and already have brisk absentee bidding.
Pottery collectors have their “must have” item at Lot 53. This is an Anasazi Prehistoric Pottery Vessel circal 1000AD. This is a pitcher that measures 7.5” tall and 6.5” wide. It is missing the original handle and has had some excellent restoration in the upper portion. The vessel is in decent condition for its age and there is a wide array of photos in the online catalog to inspect before placing bids. This will sell for a great price and anyone who collects historical pottery needs to bid on this piece.
The best textile of the auction can be had at Lot 127. An eye dazzling Navajo Textile is up for the highest bidder with a pattern done in the Red Mesa outline style. It measures 35” by 57” and is in good condition. The presale value is estimated up to $450 and whomever wins this will be taking home a spectacular value to display in their private home or display area.
Western Trading Post is loaded with a rich experience in life and the auction industry. Bobbi Jean Olson is an accomplished model and actress, and Jim Olson is an acclaimed author. Both have an understanding of each and every item up for auction in this sale and are delighted to deliver these to winning bidders. The online catalog shows a full array of photos and detailed descriptions on all 200 lots, and is available for absentee bidding or live budding on August 22nd. The live auction will have a fully interactive audio and video feed and begins at 11AM Mountain Time from Arizona.