Lot 505 · Western Art, including Contemporary Native American
Two-toned Melon Pottery Jar, with Etched Decoration
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- Estimate
- $600–$800 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Freeman's | Hindman — Western Art, including Contemporary Native American, Denver · 4 November 2021
- Dimensions
- height 4 3/4 inches x diameter 6 3/4 inches
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1299423
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Helen Shupla, Two-toned Melon Pottery Jar, with Etched Decoration. Freeman's | Hindman, 4 Nov 2021, lot 505. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1299423.
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Helen Shupla, Two-toned Melon Pottery Jar, with Etched Decoration. Freeman's | Hindman, 4 Nov 2021, lot 505. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1299423.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Shupla | Redware Pottery Melon Jar | $1,188 est. | Freeman's | Hindman, Apr 2023 | |
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| Helen Shupla | Pottery Melon Jar | Freeman's | Hindman, May 2021 | ||
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