Joseph Henry Sharp’s Ditch Workers, is estimated to bring to $50,000-70,000

The November 7th Arts of the American West auction in Denver will be the first major collaborative effort between Hindman and their partners at Cowan’s.

The auction, consisting of over 500 lots, will feature a strong session of fine art by important historic western artists such as Joseph Henry Sharp, Harold von Schmidt, and Harvey Dunn. The fine art session also includes Contemporary works by Native American artists such as Fritz Scholder, Allan Houser, Dan Namingha, Arlo Namingha, Kevin Red Star and Earl Biss . Highlights include Allan Houser’s bronze, entitled He Will Be Home Soon, which is estimated at $30,000-50,000 and Kevin Red Star’s Bad Bear and His Medicine Shield which is expected to fetch $4,000-6,000.

Cheyenne River Sioux Beaded Hide Child's Vest, Estimate at $20,000-40,000,

The sale will also feature a very strong selection of Plains beadwork, pueblo pottery, baskets and American Indian jewelry from various private collections from Jackson, Wyoming, Golden, Colorado and locations throughout the country. Additionally, we are honored to be offering objects from important institutions including property sold to benefit the Albuquerque Museum Foundation and the A. R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art.

“As our playing field has greatly expanded, it is going to be extremely exciting to watch the growth of this category for Hindman and Cowan’s. The strength of both of our fall sales are a good indication of future success.” Maron Hindman, Vice President of the West.

This carved redware wedding vase by important Santa Clara artist, Margaret Tafoya is estimates to at $6,000.00 - $8,000.00

Highlights from the American Indian collections sessions include a Western Apache Polychrome Olla, circa 1900, which is estimated at $10,000-15,000, a Cheyenne River Sioux Beaded Hide Child's Vest, estimate at $20,000-40,000, a Late Classic Child's Blanket, with a pre-sale estimate of $10,000-15,000 and a Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904- 2001), carved redware jar, estimated at $5,000-7,000

The Arts of the American West preview will open to the public on Saturday, November 2nd in our Denver showroom located at 1024 Cherokee Street, suite 200. The catalog is available online at www.hindmanauctions.com.

HINDMAN OFFERS SIGNIFICANT WORKS BY COLORADO PULP WESTERN ARTIST A.R. MITCHELL IN ARTS OF THE AMERICAN WEST AUCTION IN DENVER

Arthur Roy Mitchell’s The Wagon Master, is expected to fetch $5,000-7,000

Hindman’s November 7 Arts of the American West auction in Denver, CO will also offer a selection of original paintings by Arthur Roy Mitchell in partnership with The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, Colorado. The items come to auction as part of an effort to raise awareness of the artist’s legacy and also to perpetuate long-term preservation of the collection.

Colorado native Arthur Roy Mitchell was once considered “The King of Pulp” for his significant contribution to the adventure-themed magazines that flourished from the 1920s through the 1940s. Mitchell neither sought nor received the widespread acclaim given to his better-known Western art contemporaries.

“By partnering with Hindman, we anticipate introducing Arthur Roy Mitchell’s body of work — as well as his life as an illustrator, fine artist, historian, working cowboy and ardent lover of his native southwest — to a broader audience of art appreciators who may be unaware of this prolific and passionate artist.” -Allyson Sheumaker, Executive Director, A.R. Mitchel Museum

Work by Harvey Dunn titled Cattle Herd $8,000 - $12,000

Funds received through the sale will support the Museum in better serving its mission and local community by maintaining the extensive collection of Mitchell original paintings, sketches, Native American and Hispanic artifacts, and personal effects; making facility upgrades to the 113-year-old former department store building that houses the museum; and publishing a book of A.R. Mitchell’s art.

Highlights from the collection include two works by Harvey Dunn titled Cattle Herd and Cowboy and Bet a Stack of Blues both holding a presale estimate at $8,000 - $12,000 and Harold von Schmidt’s River Crossing estimated at $12,000 - $18,000. Additionally, there will be three works by A.R. Mitchell highlighting the collection: Tit for Tat (presale estimate $3,000.00 - $4,000.00), Morning Friskies (presale estimate $2,000- $4,000) and Driving off Rusters (presale estimate $2,000 - $4,000). 

Hindman will be hosting a public friend raiser for the A.R. Mitchell Museum on Wednesday, October 30th, 5:30 - 7:30 during the auction preview at the Denver gallery space. Western art collectors and enthusiasts will have an opportunity to learn more about the Pulp Western artist and illustrator as well as the museum, an important venue for art, culture, history and tourism in southeastern Colorado.

The sale will be conducted in the Denver saleroom at 10am MT and will be available for preview November 2 - November 6. To view the full catalog online visit hindmanauctions.com.