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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 652

Navajo Multistone Inlay Earrings & Turquoise Ring

Estimate: $125 - $300

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 Navajo multistone inlay earrings and turquoise ring. There are three sets of earrings and one ring in this collection. The ring features a sterling silver adjustable band with a turquoise stone in the ring face. The first pair of earrings is a Navajo mosaic inlay clip earrings with jet, mother of pearl, turquoise, and red branch coral. The second pair of earrings is a sterling silver clip design with butterflies on the earring face with jet, turquoise, mother of pearl, and red branch coral inlay. The last pair of earrings is a pair of dangle earrings constructed from sterling silver and are stamped and tooled earring face and is marked 'AL' and 'sterling' on the backside of the earrings. The condition of this collection of earrings and ring is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this collection range from 1" x 7/8" x 1/2" to 5/8" x 1/2" x 3/8". The collective weight of this collection is 20.2g. 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.