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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1415

Plains Beaded Hide Possible Bag

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

late 19th/early 20th century, overall beaded decoration on front and both sides, with tin comes and red horsehair, tiny remnants of paint at lower edge, hide retains fur/hair on inside of bag, sinew and thread sewn, bag approximately 12 x 17 in.; mounted in bespoke acrylic case, 20-1/4 x 26-3/4 x 5-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, New York

Condition

beadwork and decoration in very good condition, one tiny row of bead loss at bottom row, hide with the expected wear at top edges