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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 433

Julius Caesar (Pawnee, 1910-1982) Slide c. 1970-80

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this Julius Caesar ( Pawnee, 1910-1982) slide circa 1970-1980. This piece exhibits a silver (German silver, otherwise known as nickel silver) construction with roll and hand engravings showing a traditional Southern Plains pattern with peyote bird and tipi engraving, repousse engraved spot at the top, carved sides and cutout showing a five-point morning star. The back is not signed, but was attributed to Julius Caesar. The condition of this scarf slide is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this scarf slide is 2 5/8" x 1 7/8 x 3/4". Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and collected by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector, Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, which was both part museum and gallery. Truly an outstanding example.