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Pook & Pook Native American arts auction posts 99 percent sell-through rate

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
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These Apache beaded leather items from the early 20th century sold for $2,812 through LiveAuctioneers. Pook & Pook Inc. image

 

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. – Pook & Pook Inc. conducted a Native American arts auction on May 22 that recorded a 99 percent sell-through rate and came in solidly toward projected high estimates. Absentee and Internet live bidding on this online-only auction was available through LiveAuctioneers.

The Native American online auction included an assortment of antique and contemporary jewelry, baskets, rugs, clothing and other American Indian crafts. The dedicated auction was well received and had spirited live bidding, noted Pook & Pook.

 

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Zuni Native American silver and turquoise, coral and shell inlaid jester bolo tie, by Virgil and Shirley Benn, marked on verso, together with an inlaid Zuni drummer bolo tie, signed ‘DJL Zuni.’ Price realized: $1,437 to a LiveAuctioneers bidder. Pook & Pook Inc. image

 

Highlights included Lot 2003, two Zuni inlaid bolo ties (above), realizing $1,437; Lot 2079, an Eduardo Garcia fancy silver-inlayed blue steel bit and spurs set (below), which brought $1,025; and Lot 2132, and a collection of early 20th century Apache beaded leather items (top), which realized $2,812.

 

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Eduardo Garcia fancy steel bit and spurs set, allover blued steel with silver inlay, the bit with copper and brass details, all pieces with snake and floral decorative elements, stamped ‘E Garcia.’ Price realized: $1,025. Pook & Pook Inc. image

 

For details contact Pook & Pook Inc. at info@pookandpook.com or 610-269-4040 for more information.

 

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