Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) Alvin Monte Navajo Kachina Pendant, Earrings

Price realized
$732
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $300
Hammer price
$600
Category
Necklaces & Pendants
Sold
January 20, 2024
Sale
New Year Special Auction Event Day 2

Lot description

(lot of 2) Estate Native American and southwest sterling silver and 14kt gold jewelry, including: (1) double-sided kachina pendant, signed A. Monte (Alvin Monte, Navajo/ Dine, 20th c.), set with turquoise, spiny oyster shell, and red coral, approx 3.5"l, 1 1/8"w, (pair) turquoise earrings, signed DM, clip-on backs, approx 1 1/8"l, 15/16"w; 48.7 grams total (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: From the lifetime collection of Dutch artist Yvonne Pipkin who traveled the world acquiring treasures most notably in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Seattle, Washington area Start Price: $80.00

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.