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| As long as there is ample snowfall along trails, this winter sleigh rides begins at the Elkhorn Lodge and travel along the foothills of the forest and throughout the Angel Fire Resort area. We stop for photo-ops and snow play. Guests frequently see deer, elk, bunny rabbits, and other wildlife, and it's not uncommon to see hawks or a Golden or Bald Eagle. This sleigh ride lasts about an hour and is accompanied by a wonderful steak dinner for four people. Use between December, 2024 - March, 2025 Donor: Roadrunner Tours Value: $1000 For more about Roadrunner Tours visit: https://www.nancyburch.com https://www.nancyburch.com/sleigh-carriage |
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| This $750 certificate for NOSA Restaurant and Inn has a value that is good for a two-night stay plus a dinner for two and a breakfast for two. NOSA is located 12 miles south of the famous Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and 19 miles away from Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch which is open for tours (by appointment only) and horseback riding. We are also located an easy 30-mile drive from Santa Fe and 35 miles from Taos which takes you over the very impressive Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. There are abundant hiking and biking opportunities and a fair share of river rafting outfits. NOSA restaurant offers an ever-changing menu based on seasonality and inspired by the bountiful ingredients that are available here in Northern New Mexico. NOSA’s accommodations are a veritable refuge of solace and tranquility decorated in traditional New Mexico style. From our European pillow top beds adorned with luxurious French flax linens to the plush bathrobes and towels, our accommodations are truly geared for your comfort. Enjoy your morning coffee on your own private covered porch in the summer overlooking the high desert mountains or relax in front of the fireplace on cool winter nights. (These descriptions are from the NOSA website.) Donor: NOSA Restaurant and Inn Use by: 12/31/2025 Value: $750 For more about NOSA visit: https://www.nosanm.com |
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| Enjoy 2 tickets for the Santa Fe Opera Season. The 2025 Season includes the following performances: A New Production of Puccini’s La bohème and the Revival of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro seen in 2021 on Opening Weekend, June 27 & 28, 2025 July 12, 2025: Verdi’s Rigoletto in a new, international co-production with the Irish National Opera and Opera Zuid July 19, 2025: Britten’s The Turn of the Screw in a Canadian Opera Company Production originated at Garsington Opera July 26, 2025: Wagner’s Die Walküre in a Company Premiere and New Production The 68th Festival Season features 27 Debut Artists, 29 Returning Artists, the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra and more than 120 Apprentice Singers and Technicians showcased on two special evenings of Apprentice Scenes and Apprentices in Concert. Donor: Santa Fe Opera Use by the end of the 2025 season Value: $250 For more information visit: https://www.santafeopera.org |
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| Experience an unforgettable six-day getaway in this charming three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo located in Taos Ski Valley. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and be among the first to hit the slopes or the trails from the comfort of these stunning accommodations. Use by: 12/31/2025 Value: $6,000 |
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| New Mexico River Adventures Rafting Trip for two on the Rio Grande Racecourse About the Trip The Racecourse Rafting in New Mexico is our most popular half day trip on the Rio Grande. Although river trip times can always vary, most trips last 3 to 3.5 hours from the time you arrive at our Headquarters to the time you leave. You will park in the safe, secure parking lot at our Rio Grande Headquarters. Trip Highlights The most popular half day trip in New Mexico Spectacular whitewater for all ages Located just a short drive from our Headquarters Great swimming opportunities Donor: New Mexico River Adventures Use by: 12/2025 Value: $140 Find out more about this experience at: https://www.newmexicoriveradventures.com/the-racecourse |
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| Description: Salon Margorie Spa Treat - 90 Minute Facial With Eminence Organic Skin Care and a Hungry Hydration and Aveda Product Basket. Replenish skin with a rich facial that leaves you with a luminous, hydrated and youthful looking complexion. Donor: Salon Margorie Use by: 12/31/2025 Estimated Value: $150 Find out more about the salon: https://www.salonmarjorie.com |
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| A 5 night stay at this AirBNB in the hometown of Henry Huttleston Rogers, grandfather to Millicent Rogers. This beautiful home is located in an area called West Island in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The house is moments away from the beach. This thoughtfully designed home features three floors including a main floor open concept kitchen, dining and living space, two decks and four separate sleeping areas, all with brand-new furnishings, appliances and linens. Three full bathrooms provide plenty of space for a large group or family. The garage and mudroom allow for great storage for all of your beach gear, bikes and water toys. The home has central A/C, high speed internet access and a 4K flat screen TV. The kitchen is well equipped and the back deck has a new grill for outdoor cooking and entertaining. Beach toys, towels, chairs, and an umbrella are provided for your convenience as well as a beach wagon for transporting all of your gear. The outdoor shower is perfect for rinsing off after the beach and a beautiful grassy yard offers extra play space for kids and adults alike - yard games are provided! Donor: Right on Refillery, Emily Ting (MRM staff, Rachel Kuc’s sister) Special Restrictions: Stay must be between May-October 2025-2026 AirBNB Estimated Value: $3,200 See this house on the AirBnB website: https://bit.ly/3Nqwi5l |
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| 2 Tickets: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, America's Longest & Highest Narrow Gauge Railroad Description: The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a National Historic Landmark. At 64-miles in length, it is the longest, the highest and most authentic steam railroad in North America, traveling through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountain West. Depart from Antonito, Colorado or Chama, New Mexico for a steam train ride of a lifetime! Find adventure on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad with a journey you’ll never forget! Donor: Cumbres and Toltec Railroad Use by: 8/31/2025 Value: $150 Find about the train on the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad Website: https://cumbrestoltec.com |
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| An elegant picnic for up to eight people at the beautiful Vivác Winery Tasting Room located just South of Taos on Highway 68 in Dixon, New Mexico. This special tasting experience features four gourmet courses that showcase the flavors of the season, perfectly paired with Vivác wines. Donor: Vivác Winery and Robyn Miller Use by: 12/31/2025 Estimated Value: $600 Visit the Vivác Website: https://vivacwinery.com |
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| Choose one of the two options: For Business or Personal Option 1: For Business Unlock Transformative IT Expertise froma Seasoned Executive Leader 3 Hours of Personalized Consulting - Value: $750 Leverage the talent and experience of Brooks Fitzsimmons, a proven entrepreneurial technology executive with a track record of driving innovation and impact at the highest levels. As a former Assistant Vice President at AT&T, Brooks has spearheaded the transformation of mission-critical IT systems and capabilities across a $100B+ organization. Through this exclusive 3-hour consulting package, the winning bidder will gain direct access to Brooks' expansive expertise, which spans areas such as: - Software Reliability Engineering - Cybersecurity Risk Management - AI/ML Data Analytics & Insights - ServiceNow Platform Deployment - Cloud/SaaS Transformation Strategies - Agile/DevOps Methodologies Whether you need guidance on modernizing your technology stack, deploying advanced analytics solutions, or strengthening your cybersecurity posture, Brooks will work closely with you to understand your unique challenges and provide tailored recommendations and implementation support. Fluent in French with experience leading multinational teams, Brooks brings a global mindset and entrepreneurial flair to every engagement. As an active volunteer and docent at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, NM, he also has a deep connection to the local community. This 3-hour IT consulting package is valid for 1 year from the date of auction, giving you the flexibility to leverage Brooks' expertise when it matters most for your organization. Bid now to unlock transformative technology insights from a seasoned executive leader! Option 2: For Personal Get Personalized Tech Support froma Top Executive IT Expert 3 Hours of Customized Consulting - Value: $750 Are you tired of struggling with finicky devices, bewildering software, and technological headaches? Wouldn't it be amazing to have a personal tech guru in your corner, ready to solve your problems and unlock the full potential of your technology? Introducing an exclusive opportunity to access the expertise of Brooks Fitzsimmons - a seasoned IT executive with a proven track record of transforming technology at the highest levels. As a former Assistant Vice President at AT&T, Brooks has spearheaded cutting-edge initiatives across a $100 billion+ organization, and now he's making his talents available directly to you. Through this 3-hour personalized consulting package, Brooks will be your dedicated technology concierge, providing tailored support to address all your tech-related needs. Whether you need help: - Setting up a new laptop, smartphone, or smart home device - Troubleshooting persistent software issues or network problems - Migrating your data and files to a new system - Optimizing your cybersecurity and privacy protections - Unlocking the advanced features of your favorite apps and tools - Or any other technology challenge you're facing Brooks will work one-on-one with you to understand your unique requirements and provide expert guidance to solve your problems quickly and efficiently. Leveraging his extensive expertise in areas like software engineering, data analytics, and cloud technologies, he'll empower you to get the most out of your personal tech. As an active volunteer and docent at the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, NM, Brooks also has a deep connection to the local community. Fluent in French with experience leading multinational teams, he brings a global mindset and entrepreneurial flair to every engagement. This 3-hour IT consulting package is valid for 1 year from the date of auction, giving you the flexibility to call on Brooks' expertise whenever you need it. Secure this opportunity now and transform your relationship with technology! Donor: Brooks Fitzsimmons Use by: 12/2025 Value: $750 |
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| This package is: 4 Passes to Meow Wolf, House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe 2 Passes for LiggettVille - Premier Combo admission for two participants to the Sky Trail® adventure ropes course with Sky Rail® zip rails and climbing walls Go with your friends or family to experience the creative excitement of Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe. Then, or on another day, try out the climbing wall at LiggettVille, located at the Santa Fe Place Mall. Value: $225 |
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| This package is: A Night at the Blake in the Taos Ski Valley $50 Gift Card at the Cellar Stop off for a bottle of wine at the Cellar on your way up to Taos Ski Valley for a luxurious evening at the Blake Hotel. Whether you come up for a ski or to catch the breathtaking views, this package is sure to delight. This is a wonderful package that is sure to please on date night. About the Blake: “The Blake hotel is an 80-room alpine guesthouse adjacent to Lift 1 that’s designed to deliver mountainside adventures, whether you’re skiing, hiking, shopping or strolling. Guest-service hausmeisters are on call to attend to every detail, while well-appointed rooms and sophisticated suites lull the adventurous into welcomed relaxation. Centrally located among the retail shops and dining establishments of Taos’ base area, the hotel provides easy access to chair lift #1. From the Taos Ski Valley Website: https://taosskivalley.com/member/blake/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFlapCPDcsI About The Cellar: The Cellar is a family-owned destination for discovering the ideal drink for any occasion. Whether you're exploring new wine varieties, seeking out microbrews, or indulging in top-tier spirits, our expert staff—including the only Level 3 Sommelier in the county—ensures you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. From The Cellar Website: https://thecellartaos.com Donors: The Blake, The Cellar Value: $610 |
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| This package is: A One Night Stay at Casa Benavides, Taos $150 Gift Certificate for Martyrs Restaurant,Taos $50 Gift Card to the Cellar Spirits Shop, Taos $25 Gift Certificate for Gutiz Restaurant, Taos $25 for Farmhouse Cafe Start your evening with a delicious dinner at Martyrs. Afterward, savor a bottle of wine from The Cellar and unwind with a restful night's stay at Casa Benavides. Plus, you'll receive a gift certificate for the Farmhouse Cafe and a gift certificate for Gutiz Restaurant. This package is the perfect way to enjoy a memorable night out in Taos, then enjoy some delightful food the next day. Value: $475 |
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| This package is: Two tickets to any one of Opera Southwest’s 52nd Season (2024/2025) operas or other events. One night stay in Heritage's world-class hotels In Taos, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, or Las Cruces. One night stay at the Historic Castañeda Hotel in Las Vegas, NM Enjoy an evening at the Opera in Albuquerque for one of the 2025 season performances and spend the night in a Heritage world-class hotel in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos or Las Cruces. Also travel back in time for an evening and enjoy a night’s stay at the Historic Castaneda Hotel in Las Vegas, NM anytime in 2025. About Opera Southwest 2025 Season: Opera Southwest performances are at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Albuquerque Journal Theatre 2025 Performances: Llantos 1492, February 16, 19, 21, 23 Flamenco Meets Opera: A Bold Tale of Defiance “Oh, times of light, how they have fallen through the narrow passage of the hourglass into an ashtray of darkness.” Doña Clementina, April 6, 11, 13 Discover Boccherini’s Gem: The American Premiere of Doña Clementina Experience love, honor, and Spanish flair in Luigi Boccherini’s opera Doña Clementina, making its American debut. Follow the captivating journey of a courageous young woman navigating passion, loyalty, and the trials of family honor, all set to stirring melodies and sung en español. Read more about these performances and more at the Opera Southwest webpage: https://www.operasouthwest.org/ About the Castañeda Hotel The Castañeda was originally built in 1898 and was Fred Harvey’s first trackside hotel – the beginning of America’s first hospitality empire. It is now a beautifully restored and remodeled historic hotel and an absolutely enjoyable place to spend the night. https://castanedahotel.org/ NM Heritage Hotels you may choose from: Taos: El Monte Sagrado Santa Fe: Eldorado Hotel & Spa, Inn & Spa at Loretto, Hotel St. Francis, Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe Albuquerque: Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, Hotel Chaco, The Clyde Hotel Las Cruces: Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces Donors: Opera Southwest, Heritage Hotels, Historic Castañeda Hotel Value: $525 Please see terms and conditions below for experiation dates |
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| This package is: "Snip and Sip" Floral Arranging Class for 2 People $100 Gift Certificate for Petree Nursery Do you love plants and want to share this joy with one of your special friends? If so, this package is perfect for you. Enjoy light floral arranging instruction in a casual atmosphere with one of your friends. Then go spend a $100 gift certificate at Petrie Nursery to get some more plant friends to join the fun. Value: $180 |
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| Title: Handmade Ukulele made by Kanikapila Ukuleles LLC, Zia Edition Model: Tenor Made by: Ryan Miguel Medium: cedar body & cedar neck, walnut fretboard, walnut bridge, walnut & maple accents Size: 26.5 X 8.5 inches. Donor: Ryan Miguel and Kanikapila Ukuleles LLC Estimated Value: $650 estimate by donor Ryan Miguel was born and raised on the island of Oahu in a small town called Ewa Villages. Since a young age he has been around this little instrument called the ukulele. At an older age he has been inspired to play and make ukuleles. Ryan has a fun and amazing personality that shows through in the creativity and craftsmanship of all of his ukuleles. Ryan is now living and making ukuleles in Taos. He also is skilled in construction work. Interestingly, he is currently helping to renovate and restore the Turtle Walk Estate, which was the home of Millicent Rogers in Taos, NM. |
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| Title: Hopi Badger (Honan) Kachina by Carver Elgean Joshevama Artist: Elgean Joshevama Medium: ceramic Size: 5.5 x 4 x 4 inches Date: ca 2000 Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: $300 estimate by donor Elgean is a full Hopi who lives in the village of Moenkopi on third mesa. He is a member of the sun clan. He has been carving Katsinas since 1990 and has won many carving contests. Signed and hallmarked. Purchased 2000 at Six Directions, Taos. |
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| Title: Finely Carved Miniature Hopi White Bear Katcina. Artist: Elgean Joshevama Date: ca 2000 Medium: wood+ Size: 5.5 x 4 x 4 inches Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: $300 estimate by donor Elgean Joshevama is a full Hopi who lives in the village of Moenkopi on third mesa. He is a member of the sun clan. He has been carving Katsinas since 1990 and has won many carving contests. Signed and hallmarked. Purchased in 2000 from Six Directions, Taos. |
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| Title: Miniature Hopi White Bear Katchina Artist: DeWayne C. Date: ca 2003 Medium: Size: 4.25 x 1.5 inches Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: $135 by donor Signed DeWayne C. on bottom. Purchased 2003 from Richardson Trading Co., Gallup NM. |
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| Title: Five Kachinas Artist: unknown Medium: wood and mixed Size: 3-7 inches tall Donor: Carolyn Irving Hinske Estimated Value: $250 |
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| Title: Contemporary 2 sided Hopi Crow Mother/Crow kachina. Artist: Jerome Nequatewa Date: ca 2017 Medium: ceramic Size: 9 x 3.25 x 2.5 inches Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: $125 Half Hopi, half Zuni Jerome Nequatewa was raised with the knowledge of the culture and customs of both the Hopi and the Zuni. Jerome was taught to carve by his father, the late Harold Nequatewa. Jerome’s kachinas are delicately carved, showing attention to movement and detail. |
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| Title: Hopi Polychrome Pot Artist: Adelle Nampeyo, Hopi Date: ca 2017 Medium: ceramic Size: 5 x 4 inches Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: $225 estimate by owner Featuring migration patterns. Signed on bottom. Purchased 2017 at Bien Muir Indian Market, Sandia Pueblo NM. Adelle Nampyo is the daughter of Elva Tewaguna Nampeyo, a granddaughter of Fannie Nampeyo, and a great-granddaughter of Nampeyo of Hano. She learned to make pottery from her mother and grandmother. Adelle is known for her stylistic use of traditional Hopi designs. |
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| Title: Traditional Hopi Polychrome Hopi Pot by Clinton Polacca Nampeyo Artist: Clinton Polacca Nampeyo Date: ca 2000 Medium: ceramic Size: 8 inches x 5.25 inches Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: estimate $650 by donor Traditional migration design. Signed on bottom. Purchased 2000 at Richardson Trading Co., Gallup NM. Clinton Polacca Nampeyo is a great-grandson of noted potter Nampeyo of Hano. He is a grandson of Fannie Nampeyo and son of Harold Polacca. Clinton began making pottery around 1975 and was taught by Fannie Nampeyo. “I learned from watching my grandmother, Fannie. I used to just make them, and she’d paint them. I have a respect for the designs. I usually just sell to people who really want them and connect with the design and respect it.” – Clinton Polacca (Fourteen Families) |
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| Title: Deeply Carved Polychrome Hopi Pot Artist: Carla Claw Nampeyo Date: ca 2003 Medium: ceramic Size: 7.25 x 5 inches Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: $225 Purchased 2003 at Richardson Trading Co., Gallup NM Signed on bottom. Carla Nampeyo Claw is a daughter of noted potter Thomas Polacca and a granddaughter of Fannie Nampeyo. She is also a great-granddaughter of Nampeyo of Hano. Her brother is Gary Polacca and she is married to Raul Claw (Navajo). Carla is known for her innovative incised pottery as well as her carved pottery. |
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| Title: Finely Decorated Traditional Hopi Polychrome Pot Artist: Kathleen Dewakuku Date: ca 2002 Medium: ceramic Size: 8 x 5 inches Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: $600 estimate by donor Signed on bottom. Purchased 2002 from Garland’s, Sedona AZ. Kathleen is the daughter of George and Angelisa Dewakuku and a niece of Garnet Pavatea and Myrtle Young. She is a great granddaughter of Nampeyo of Hano. Kathleen is Hopi from Sichomovi. |
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| Title: Traditional Polychrome Hopi Pottery Vase Artist: JoFern Puffer Date: ca 1990 Medium: ceramic Size: 11 x 10 inches Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: $925 estimate by donor JoFern Silas Puffer is the daughter of Roberta Silas. She is Hopi/Tewa and Laugna Pueblo. She has been an active potter since 1990. This piece featuries a flared rim and traditional designs and symbols. Purchased 2003 from Allard Auctions. |
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| Title: Traditional Hopi Polychrome Pot Purchased 1999 from Richardson Trading Co., Gallup NM. Artist: Loretta Silas Date: ca 1999 Medium: ceramic Size: 13 x 6.5 inches Donor: Elizabeth Korjenek Estimated Value: $1,100 estimated by donor The artist is Loretta Silas Poleahla who comes from a family of potters who lived in the First Mesa Village of Polacca. She was a traditional potter who used traditional practices. She gathered her clay, created this pot using the traditional coil and scrape method, used organic materials to make her paints and then painted the piece with symbols and motifs common in her tribe. |
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| Title: Mata Ortiz Pottery Hummingbird Artist: Hector Gallegos Medium: ceramic Size: 8 x 5 x 5 inches Donor: JonnaLynn Mandelbaum Estimated Value: $450 estimate by donor Mata Ortiz pottery is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found in and around the archeological site of Casas Grandes (Paquimé) in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Hector has been recognized at several of the annual pottery competitions in Mata Ortiz with different awards for his own and collaborative work with his wife, Laura Bugarini. His work has been displayed in different places like the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles, California, The Museum Of Man in San Diego, California, the National Museum of Folk Art in Mexico City, and some of the USA National Parks in Tucson, Arizona, and San Antonio, Texas. |
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| Title: Mata Ortiz Pottery Prairie Dog Artist: Tomás Quintana Medium: ceramic Size: 9 x 6 x 6 inches Donor: JonnaLynn Mandelbaum Estimated Value: $295 estimate by donor Mata Ortiz pottery is a recreation of the Mogollon pottery found in and around the archeological site of Casas Grandes (Paquimé) in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.Tomás Qunitana lived near the village of Mata Ortiz and was inspired by the style of creating animal effigies. The symbolic aspect arises from the use of traditional designs first implemented by his ancestors 1000 years ago. He is highly regarded as one of the area's best potters. This item also comes with a book titled, The Many Faces of Mata Ortiz |
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| Title: Green on Black Pot Artist: Jennifer Sisneros Medium: ceramic Size: 4 x 3 x 3 inches Donor: JonnaLynn Mandelbaum Estimated Value: $80.00 estimate by donor |
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| Title: Woman’s Work Artist: Nona Naha (Hopi) Medium: Ceramic Size: 5 x 3 x 3 inches Donor: JonnaLynn Mandelbaum Estimated Value: $525 estimate by donor Nona Naha was a Tewa-Hopi of the Corn Clan who began making pottery in 1988. She learned to make pottery from Helen Naha and her daughters Sylvia and Rainy Naha. She was known for her thin-walled, traditional Hopi-Tewa pottery. |
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| Title: Second Mesa Hopi Coil Basket Plaque with Vegetable Dyes Artist: Mami, Arizona Date: 1966 Size: 11 inches Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $750 The Millicent Rogers Museum has a number of these coil baskets in the Museum Store if you would like to see others. |
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| Title: Black Banded Agate Ring by Glenda Loretto, Jemez Pueblo Artist: Glenda Loretto Medium: Black Banded Agate, Silver Size: 7 Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $350 |
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| Silver Hopi overlay pin. Title: Hopi Overlay Pin Artist: Unknown Medium: Silver Size: 1.5 X 1.5 inches Donor: Ted Schupbach Estimated Value: $150 estimate by donor |
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| Beautiful Hopi made silver overlay pin. Title: Butterfly Pin Artist: Unknown Medium: turquoise and silver Size: 2 x 2.75 inches Donor: Ted Schupbach Estimated Value: $225 estimate by donor |
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| Title: Arcturus Brooch Artist: David Anderson Medium: silver Size: 2 inch diameter Donor: Golden Anderson Studios Estimated Value: $800 estimate by donor |
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| Title: Coral Necklace Artist: Unknown Medium: heirloom or vintage orange Mediterranean coral, 14k gold cap on coral, gold fill cones on clasp Size: 7 inches in length with a 1.5 inch pendant Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $3,600 |
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| Title: Wampum Shell & Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Necklace by Nestoria Coriz, Santo Domingo Pueblo Artist: Nestoria Coriz Medium: wampum shell, sleeping beauty turquoise Size: 16.5 inches in overall length Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $1,650 Nestoria Coriz is a Kewa jewelry artist from Santa Domingo Pueblo. She began her journey in heishi, bead, and stone work at a young age, guided by her paternal grandparents, Santiago and Trinidad Pena. In the 1960s, as a teenager, she started working with silver alongside her father, Lupe Pena, at Turpen’s in Albuquerque. Nestoria incorporates a variety of high-quality stones into her designs and crafts her own silver findings. Her grandfather served as governor of the pueblo for four terms, and her father was also a jeweler, continuing his craft until he passed away at the age of 96 in 2009. Read more here. |
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| Title: Beaded Necklace: Navajo Rug Design Artist: Jenie Begay Medium: glass beads, sterling silver findings Size: 16 inches in overall length Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $350 Purchased in 2024 |
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| Title: Penshell 15 Strand Necklace with Silver Latch and Clasp Artist: unknown Medium: penshell, silver Size: 17 inches Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $475 |
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| Title: 3 Strand Shell and Bead Necklace Artist: unknown Medium: shell and bead Size: 16 inches Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $125 |
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| Title: Bear Pendant, Clayton Tom Design Artist: Clayton Tom Design Medium: sterling silver, hollow form micro inlay Size: 2.94 x 2.75 x .31 inches Donor: AmyJo Estimated Value: $350 estimate by donor |
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| Title: Silver Cast and Coral Cross Artist: Not known Medium: silver and coral Size: 5 X 3.2 inches Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $350 |
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| Title: Standing Deer - Taos Artist: Joseph Henry Sharp Medium: etching on paper Size: 5.5 x 4 inches Frame: metal frame, 13x17 inches Donor: Nedra Matteucci Galleries Value estimated by donor: $525 Edition Number: 115/227 ABOUT JOSEPH HENRY SHARP (1859-1953) Throughout his life, Joseph Henry Sharp was dedicated to the arts. His passion for painting seemed to have no limits as he captured the landscape and history of the West with a tremendous and impressive repertoire of paintings. The son of a merchant, Sharp was born in Bridgeport, Ohio. He became interested in art at an early age. Though orphaned at 13 and deaf by late childhood, his indomitable spirit allowed him to pursue his artistic studies in Cincinnati and in Europe. He became both technically proficient and, as many critics came to note, capable of portraying the humanity and spirit of his subjects. A painting commission from Harper's Weekly followed an early trip to the West in 1892. Sharp marveled at the incredible landscapes, unique cultures, and vanishing ways of life. While later studying in Paris, he regaled fellow students Ernest Blumenschein and Bert Phillips with tales of Taos,directly influencing and inspiring their voyage west. Sharp's accuracy in portraiture and attention to details make his work prized for their ethnographic authenticity and beauty alike. Theodore Rooseveltwas so impressed with his talents that he had his Indian Commission build Sharp a studio at the Crow Agency near Little BigHorn, Montana, in 1901. Many of the over 200 portraits and scenes created there are now in public institutions, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He won the Gold Medal at the Panama- California Exposition in 1915 and was a member of Salmagundi Club, the Society of Western Artists and the Artists' Guild of Chicago. Sharp spent summers in Taos from 1902 until his permanent move there in 1912. He became known for his Taos Indian portraits, genre scenes, and especially firelight themes. For the next five decades, he created a vast body of work that has become integral in understanding the Taos experience. Sharp's dedication to his work inspired the eventual creation of the Taos Society of Artists in 1915. His bright, clear colors and incredible accuracy have left a memorable and vivid Southwest legacy. |
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| Title: Running Horse - Taos Artist: Joseph Henry Sharp Medium: etching on paper Size: 5 x 3.5 inches Frame: metal frame, 13x17 inches Donor: Nedra Matteucci Galleries Value estimated by donor: $682 Edition Number: 154/227 ABOUT JOSEPH HENRY SHARP (1859-1953) Throughout his life, Joseph Henry Sharp was dedicated to the arts. His passion for painting seemed to have no limits as he captured the landscape and history of the West with a tremendous and impressive repertoire of paintings. The son of a merchant, Sharp was born in Bridgeport, Ohio. He became interested in art at an early age. Though orphaned at 13 and deaf by late childhood, his indomitable spirit allowed him to pursue his artistic studies in Cincinnati and in Europe. He became both technically proficient and, as many critics came to note, capable of portraying the humanity and spirit of his subjects. A painting commission from Harper's Weekly followed an early trip to the West in 1892. Sharp marveled at the incredible landscapes, unique cultures, and vanishing ways of life. While later studying in Paris, he regaled fellow students Ernest Blumenschein and Bert Phillips with tales of Taos,directly influencing and inspiring their voyage west. Sharp's accuracy in portraiture and attention to details make his work prized for their ethnographic authenticity and beauty alike. Theodore Rooseveltwas so impressed with his talents that he had his Indian Commission build Sharp a studio at the Crow Agency near Little BigHorn, Montana, in 1901. Many of the over 200 portraits and scenes created there are now in public institutions, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He won the Gold Medal at the Panama- California Exposition in 1915 and was a member of Salmagundi Club, the Society of Western Artists and the Artists' Guild of Chicago. Sharp spent summers in Taos from 1902 until his permanent move there in 1912. He became known for his Taos Indian portraits, genre scenes, and especially firelight themes. For the next five decades, he created a vast body of work that has become integral in understanding the Taos experience. Sharp's dedication to his work inspired the eventual creation of the Taos Society of Artists in 1915. His bright, clear colors and incredible accuracy have left a memorable and vivid Southwest legacy. Starting Bid: $425 |
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| Title: Mother of Water Life Artist: David Gary Suazo Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 24 x 12 inches Frame: none Donor: David Gary Suazo Value: $650 estimate by artist David Gary Suazo is an artist from Taos Pueblo. “The calm and serenity of David Gary Suazo's paintings eliminates the hectic noise of the modern world. The color and texture of his work emulates the architecture of his home, Taos Pueblo.” From the artist’s website IMPORTANT: MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP DONATION CONNECTED TO THIS ITEM The Millicent Rogers Museum is thrilled to announce a special matching scholarship donation of up to $1,200 in connection with item P-129, Mother of Water Life by David Gary Suazo. This generous donation, provided by a private group of supporters, will benefit the DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship supports Indigenous female artists enrolled in the MFA in Studio Arts Program at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) in Santa Fe, NM. Established to honor the memory, life and talented art of DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo, this fund is especially meaningful to her father, David Gary Suazo. The supporters hope this matching gift will inspire enthusiastic bidding on Mother of Water Life, celebrating DeAnna’s life and legacy while empowering Native women in the arts. You can find out more about Deanna Autumn Leaf Suazo and the DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo Memorial Scholarship Fund at these links: https://iaia.edu/passing-of-deanna-autumn-leaf-suazo/ https://www.taosartscouncil.org/the-institute-of-american-indian-arts-has-started-a-scholarship-fund-in-honor-of-taos-pueblo-artist-deanna-autumn-leaf-suazo/ https://www.taosnews.com/tempo/arts/deanna-autumn-leaf-suazo-memorial-scholarship-fund/article_f3bf2fce-49c0-558f-a51b-c81fe934276f.html Find out more about this artist on his website: www.davidgarysuazo.com |
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| Title: Portrait of Maria Artist: Joyce R Sumner Medium: oil on canvas Size: 24 x 9 inches Frame: 32 x 27 inches Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $225 Maria Martinez is arguably the most famous Pueblo potter of all time! She revived and popularized the elegant black on black pottery that her extended family and people of her Pueblo still make today.The Millicent Rogers Museum holds many pieces of Maria's and Maria's families' pottery in its collection. Museums and collectors who appreciate Pueblo pottery have Maria's work in their collections, including the Smithsonian and the Denver Art Museum.This beautiful portrait of Maria captures her brevity and dedication to her people and her work. |
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| Title: New Years Procession Artist: Paul Pletka Medium: Lithograph Size: 24 inches x 32 inches Frame: None Doner: Anonymous Estimated Value: $2,200 Paul Pletka is known primarily for his vibrant imagery of American Southwest indigenous people. Growing up in the Southwest influenced his subject matter but, his style is influenced by Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism. His works are held by many private collectors and also by museums such as the Millicent Rogers, the Norton, Department of the Interior, Albuquerque Museum and others. Paul Pletka is known prinarily for his vibrant imagery of American Southwest indigenous people. Growing up in the Southwest influenced his subject matter but, his style is influenced by Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism. His works are held by many private collectors and also by museums such as the Millicent Rogers, the Norton, Department of the Interior, Albuquerque Museum and others. |
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| Title: Winter Adobe Artist: Uncertain Medium: oil on canvas Size: 17 X 24 inches Frame: 25 X 31 inches Donor: Laurie Dunn Estimated Value: $260 |
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| Title: Thoughtful Moment Artist: J. Orr Medium: Pastels on Paper Size: 13 x 17 inches Frame: 21 x 16 inches Donor: Turtle Walk Estate Estimated Value: $350 |
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| Title: Mystic Sky Artist: Max Jones Date: Circa 2017 Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 19 x 22 inches Frame: 16 x 20 inches Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $880 Max Jones is a celebrated, well known self-taught Taos painter. His signature styles vary from ethereal dreamscapes to deadpan straight-on faces that capture the essence of a personality with playful colors and vibrant palettes. Landmark is categorized in his ethereal style, using one of his cool palettes. |
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| Title: Landmark Artist: Max Jones Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 16 x 20 inches Frame: 19 x 22 inches Doner: Max Jones Estimated Value: $880 Max Jones is a celebrated, well known self-taught Taos painter. His signature styles vary from ethereal dreamscapes to deadpan straight-on faces that capture the essence of a personality with playful colors and vibrant palettes. Landmark is categorized in his ethereal style, using one of his cool palettes. |
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| Title: Untitled Artist: Jonathan Warm Day Coming Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 11 x 8.75 inches Frame: None Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $450 Jonathan Warm Day Coming is a member of Taos Pueblo who hails from generations of artists, including his mother, Eva Mirabel. His breadth of paintings and drawings bring Pueblo People, stories, and activities to life. Artwork often reveals complex feelings and stories. He is versatile in his media, he has illustrated several books and is currently creating ledger art. Jonathan Warm Day Coming is a member of Taos Pueblo who hails from generations of artists, including his mother, Eva Mirabel. His breadth of paintings and drawings bring Pueblo People, stories, and activities to life. Artwork often reveals complex feelings and stories. He is versatile in his media, he has illustrated several books and is currently creating ledger art. |
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| Title: Untitled Artist: Jonathan Warm Day Coming Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 11 x 8.75 inches Frame: None Donor: Anonymous Jonathan Warm Day Coming is a member of Taos Pueblo who hails from generations of artists, including his mother, Eva Mirabel. His breadth of paintings and drawings bring Pueblo People, stories, and activities to life. Artwork often reveals complex feelings and stories. He is versatile in his media, he has illustrated several books and is currently creating ledger art. |
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| Title: The Hunter Artist: Victoria Blanchard Medium: pencil on paper wooden frame Size: 13 x 12 inches Frame: 20 x 19 inches Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $225 Signed by Victoria Blanchard. Victoria was the sister of Jacqueline Blanchard, who we know as Jackie Peralta-Ramos. Victoria was born in 1932, passed away in 2012. |
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| Artist: Nicki Marx Title: Elan Series #6 Size: 24 x 24 inches Medium: feathers, mixed media Donor: Anonymous Value: $270 Nicki Marx is a local self-taught artist with more than 41 one-person museum exhibitions. She works exclusively with natural materials that allow her to celebrate earth's mystery, vitality, and power. |
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| Title: Love Aspens Artist: Maruska (Ellen Wood) Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 20 x 30 inches Frame: No Donor: Ellen Wood Value: $150 estimated by artist Maruska (Ellen Wood), who came to painting late in life, has embraced the medium to create always colorful, often playful imagery that captures the sheer joy of life. |
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| Title: Untitled Artist: Dustin Lyon Medium: Gouache Size: 7 x 6 inches Frame: 17 x 16 inches Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $250 |
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| Title: Near Ghost Ranch Artist: Peggy McGivern Medium: mixed media Size: 24 x 30 inches With Frame: 29 x 35 inches Donor: Peggy McGivern Estimated Value: $3,520 Peggy, a local Taos artist, is represented in galleries in California, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico, and has been published in Southwest Art Magazine, Western Art Magazine, and American Art Collector. McGivern was a founder of the Tulsa Artist’s Coalition and the Tulsa Center for Contemporary Art. |
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| Title: San Gonsalo de Amaranto Artist: Unknown Medium: tin frame, painted board Size: 14 x 9 inches with frame Donor: Juni Estimated Value: $155 estimate by donor San Gonsalo de Amaranto is the patron saint of winemakers, fishermen and engineers. Who doesn't love this guy? He is identified by the Dominican habit and rosary. He holds a model of a bridge, a pilgrim's staff, and a string of fish. |
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| Title: Saint Paul Altar Piece from Ecuador Artist: N/A Medium: mixed media Size: 21 x 12 x 3 inches Donor: Mark Asmus Estimated Value: $770 |
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| Title: The White Buffalo Artist: David Jean Schweitzer Medium: photo on bamboo paper Size: 12 x 12 inches Donor: Anonymous Estimated Value: $250 David Jean Schweitzer is a still and motion photographer, a motion picture producer, director, and animator. At the age of 12, David was developing and printing images in his tiny closet. Shooting with an 8mm movie camera, he created in-camera effects. His first job in the industry was as a bicycle messenger. Eventually progressing to an assistant camera on documentaries while working as an editing room apprentice. From a Mini Bio on David from imdb.com Find out more about David and see more of his photography on his website: https://davidjeanschweitzer.artstorefronts.com/ |
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| Title: Bottoms Up Artist: Mark Yale Harris Medium: bronze on marble base Size: 9 x 5 x 4 inches Donor: Mark Yale Harris Estimated Value: $1,250 Mark Yale Harris realized his true passion in the Southwest. Stone carving became his life’s work, as Santa Fe became his home in the late 1990s. He dedicated himself to creating in 1996, and with much to learn, the artist chose a mentor whom he had long admired to assist with honing his burgeoning artistic skills, sculptor Bill Prokopiof (Aleut, 1944-1999). In the spirit of the nation’s most recognized Native American artist, Allan Houser (Chiricahua Apache, 1915-1994), Prokopiof and sculptor Doug Hyde (Nez Perce) took Harris under their wings and generously shared their immense knowledge, talent, and vision. Inspired by the geographical region and grounded in the wisdom of his teachers, he began feverishly creating sculpture. From the artist’s website: https://markyaleharris.com/ |
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| Title: Bear in Robe Artist: Brian Yatsattie Medium: "motor city agate fordite" (hardened automotive paint) with inlaid turquoise eyes Size: 6 x 2.5 x 2 inches Donor: Keshi Gallery Value: $225 Brian Yatsattie, Zuni, hails from a family of skilled jewelry makers. His mother, Janta Yatsattie, was esteemed for her petit-point jewelry. Brian initially pursued painting as his artistic passion, yet in 1989 he took up carving simply because it "looked fun". After moving to San Felipe Pueblo in 1992, Brian now also imparts his skills to others as he carves unique Zuni fetishes with a distinctive style. this laminate from automotive paint, demonstrates his creative, distinctive abilities. |
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| S-201 Wood Fired Sculpture by Joanne Dekeuster Title: Wood Fired Sculpture Artist: Joanne Dekeuster Medium: Ceramic Size: 25 x 11 x 4 inches Donor: Enchanted Circle Pottery Value: $1,000 Joann and her husband are local potters who own Enchanted Circle Pottery. Joann's awards include, “Best of Show Pottery” Taos Invites Taos, “Best of Show Pottery” Taos Open, and “Best of Show” Celebration of Clay Santa Fe. Her work appears in the books “500 Plates and Platters” and “Wood-fired Ceramics-100 Contemporary Artists.” |
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| Title: Desert Spirit, Ceramic Clay Sculpture by Cathy Rapp Artist: Cathy Rapp Medium: ceramic clay Size: 12 inches X 6 inches X 4.5 inches Donor: Cathy Rapp Value: $375 estimate by artist Cathy Rapp is a ceramics artist and a photographer working in Taos, NM. “From the high mountains in Colorado as a fine art photographer, I heard the call of a mountain in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico. I now live and create in the light filled high desert of Taos, NM. Since moving to Taos, I found an old friend patiently waiting for me to return. I have reconnected with my first love of the art world, Ceramics. “ From the artist’s website: https://cathyrappphotography.com/ |
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| Title: My Grey World Found Light Artist: Ren Geertsen Medium: collected papers, acrylic, acrylic gel medium Size: 28 x 24 inches Frame: None Donor: Ren Geertsen Value: $2,100 estimate by artist “Ren is a mixed media artist living in Talpa, NM. Her studio is cluttered with collections of bottle caps, keys, corks, plastic lids, and trays of collected paper. Her art redefines these found materials and reveals the excess of waste in our daily lives. It is both anti-consumerism and needs consumerism to exist. It reveals that we have enough and is a practice in finding beauty in often discarded objects.” From the artist's website. https://www.renandgreg.com/about |
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| Title: Plein Air Painting on Location at Holy Trinity Church in Arroyo Seco Artist: Mary Jo Kelly Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 18 x 24 inches Frame: wooden frame Donor: Mary Jo Kelly Value: $600 estimate by artist “When I paint I look for scenes that call to me with rich colors and interesting compositions. Capturing the essence of New Mexico with its unique culture and amazing wilderness/mountainous areas, is what I strive for. My main subject is landscape, I also paint animals, wildlife and Taos architecture, using a bold style yet impressionistic sensitivity.” From the artist's website. https://maryjokellyart.com |
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| Title: San Anjello, TX Artist: Julian Robles Medium: oil on canvas Size: 18 x 24 inches Frame: wooden frame Donor: Robert Parsons Gallery Value : $3,500 estimate by donor “JULIAN ROBLES carries a tradition of the great Southwest painters as do few other contemporary artists. With mastery and sensitive renderings of indigenous culture, he provides a view into the vanishing frontier; he brings an authentic interpretation of our country’s most colorful native past. There is no updating or modernization in his canvases – they are as vintage and faithful as one could find on a gallery wall of 1910. His treatment of figures and environment conforms to the best work of the founding Southwest impressionist pioneers: Blumenschein, Couse, Sharp, Berninghaus, Ufer, Higgins, Dunton and so many others who shaped that glorious, stylized, mythic America. These legendary artists set a standard rarely met by those who followed.” From the artists website: https://julianjrobles.wixsite.com/artist/about |
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| Title: Chamisa Days Artist: Geraldine Lierman Medium: acrylic on canvas Size: 9 x 12 inches Donor: Geraldine Lierman Value: $340 estimate by artist Geraldine Lierman currently represented by the Wilder Nightingale Fine Art gallery in Taos. “Beginning with an idea and color pallet, my piece evolves to its finish. My work is my reaction to what I see, hear and feel. my small voice. “ http://www.wnightingale.com/artists/138 |
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| Title: Des Montes Fields Artist: Terry Davis Medium: oil Size: 9X12 inches Frame: Donor: Terry Davis Value: $475 estimate by artist “The lavender mountains and snow capped Truchas peaks form a stunning backdrop to the turning trees in Des Montes, as fall lights up the fields at the lower elevations” - Terry Davis Terry is a local artist living in Valdez, NM. “Painting on the spot is a great joy, a total immersion into the natural surroundings where everything else drops away except the present moment that seems to hang on the tip of your brush. Looking carefully, making each stroke, the sense of self merges with the subject, the sun, the wind and the place until there is no separation. Painting becomes moment by moment, opening up new ways to love this world.” From the artist's website: terrydavis.weebly.com. |
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| Title: Taos Pueblo Artist: Sarkis Gorial Medium: oil on canvas Size: 30 x 40 inches Frame: None Donor: Sarkis Gorial Value: $6,000 estimate by artist Sarkis Gorial is an Assyrian American artist currently based in Taos, NM. He is dedicated to painting in the tradition of the Old Masters and honing classical techniques. “I ultimately settled in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico—a place whose spiritual and artistic energy resonated deeply with me. I enrolled at UNM Taos, where I completed my BA in Studio Art, before advancing my studies at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where I focused on the classical disciplines of drawing and painting. After earning my MFA from AAU, I returned to Taos, a place that continues to inspire my practice. The town’s intimate yet richly diverse community, coupled with the expansive natural beauty of the region, provides an unparalleled backdrop for my ongoing exploration of art and culture.” From the artist’s website: http://sarkisart.net/ |
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| Title: El Valle Verde Artist: Katherine Bensusen Medium: Katherine Bensusen Size: 11 x 14 inches Frame: wooden frame Donor: Katherine Bensusen Value: $500 estimate by artist Katherine Bensusen is a local artist currently living and working in Taos, NM. “The opportunity of spending time investigating the mystical side of life - visually - is a rare luxury and an endeavor always evolving -never finished. Being present in beautiful New Mexico with its depth of cultures, its mysterious energies, its endless stunning vistas and its whole history still visible on the ground - is a great gift. I'm grateful for it every day.” From the artist's website: https://www.kdbensusenart.com Katherine Bensusen is represented by Wilder Nightingale Fine Art. |
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| Title: Mesa Meditation Artist: Anne Buel Medium: oil on canvas board Size: 11.5 x 13.5 inches Frame: oil on canvas board Donor: Anne Buel Value: $325 estimate by artist Ann Buel is a local artist painting from her home studio in Taos, NM “My art is influenced by the peace, strength and beauty of my environment. I create with the intention of creating an image that will invite the viewer into contemplation and the quietness within.” From the artist’s website: https://annebuel.com/ |
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| Title: "Look Up" Rio Grande Gorge from River Raft Artist: Laurie Celine Balliett Medium: oil on wood cradle board Size: 24 x18 inches Frame: attached wooden frame Donor: Laurie Celine Balliett Value: $2700 estimate by artist “From the shores of Cape Cod, where she began her painting career, to the mountains, canyons, and rivers of Taos, Laurie’s plein-air and studio oil paintings present her passion for wild places both east and west. Her intuitive sense of color harmony and skillful use of impasto allows her to capture the exhilarating immediacy of iconic environments.” ​From the artist’s website: https://www.laurieballiett.com/ Laurie Balliett is represented by Ammann Gallery in the John Dunn Shops on Bent St. |
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| Title: Around the Bend Artist: Peggy Trigg Medium: oil on cradle board Size: 11 x 14 inches Frame: wooden frame Donor: Peggy Trigg Value: $750 estimate by artist Peggy Trigg is a Contemporary Southwest Landscape Painter living north of Taos. “The shapes I use, the colors I choose, the marks I make are often not part of the visual field in front of me but my attempt at making my painting more intuitive, more innovative and more evocative. To me, it’s not the actual capture of what’s visible but more the capture of the heart, or feeling of a location. I do this by almost closing my eyes, to let the landscape sing to me.” From the artist's website: https://www.peggytrigg.com/ |
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| Title: Top-flight Tequila Trio - 3 Bottles of Casamigos Tequila, 4 Tasting Glasses and Special Tequila Salt Donor: Terry and Anne Conner Value: $250 This lot contains 3 bottles of Casamigos Tequila, 4 tasting glasses and a special tequila salt. Casamigos tequila is made with 100% Blue Weber agave. Casamigos unique flavor is the result of a painstakingly slow process. Their agave piñas are roasted in a process that includes traditional brick ovens. Casamigos Blanco has a fruit-forward flavor with notes of vanilla and grapefruit. Casamigos Añejo has a perfect balance of sweetness from the Blue Weber agaves layered with hints of spice and barrel oak. Casamigos Reposado has a flavor of dried fruits and spicy oak with a touch of sweet agave. “Longtime friends George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman love Casamigos. On the rocks, by the shot, at times, straight from the bottle. Tequila-filled nights with friends is how Casamigos was born. Our idea was to make the best-tasting, smoothest Tequila and Mezcal that didn’t have to be covered up with salt or lime.” From the Casamigos website: https://www.casamigos.com/en-us/our-story |
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| One wild-caught Salmon (King or Coho, depending on availability). Fish will be at least 10lbs when whole (yielding 7+lbs. of filets). Fish will be shipped overnight from Seattle to Taos or other overnight-shipping-accessible locations in the US. Fish will be fresh (not previously frozen) if ordered when in season (approx. mid-May to mid-August). Can be ordered during other times but fish will have been previously frozen. Donor: Antonio Martinez Value: $250 - $450 Varies based on availability at time of order and destination Specific restrictions: Order must be placed at least two weeks in advance and no later than Sept 1, 2025. |
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| Enjoy a whole box of City Beauty Skin Care Products including the following items and quantities. City Beauty Skin Care Product Retail Value Quantity MicroBiome Night Mask for Face $65 1 Multi Action Sculpting Cream for Face $70 4 Uplift Firming Serum for Face $85 3 Line-blurring Wrinkle Filler for Face $79 1 City Lips $35 2 Invisicrepe Body Balm for Body $67 1 The City Beauty Mission (from their website) “We strive to create innovative products using the latest advances in skincare technology to ensure that our customers feel confident and their most beautiful. Clean ingredients combined with research-backed science deliver visible results designed to maintain skin health while helping it appear more youthful. 81% of Our Workplace is Powered by Women Based in Southern California 100% Leaping Bunny and PETA-Certified Cruelty-Free 60 Day Money-Back Guarantee “ Donor: Ellen Wood Value: $816 Learn more about City Beauty Skin Care: https://citybeauty.com |
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