Lot 373 · Western Paintings and Sculpture including Contemporary Native American Art Session I
Pottery Melon Jar
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- Estimate
- $3,000–$5,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Freeman's | Hindman — Western Paintings and Sculpture including Contemporary Native American Art Session I, Denver · 6 May 2021
- Dimensions
- height 6 x diameter 11 inches
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1331350
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Helen Shupla, Pottery Melon Jar. Freeman's | Hindman, 6 May 2021, lot 373. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1331350.
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Helen Shupla, Pottery Melon Jar. Freeman's | Hindman, 6 May 2021, lot 373. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1331350.
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| The Stables , 1934 | Virginia True | $400–$600 | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Martinez | Blackware Pottery Charger 1956-1959 | $3,438 est. | Freeman's | Hindman, Sep 2023 | |
| Maria Martinez | Blackware Pottery Jar May 1962 | Freeman's | Hindman, Sep 2025 | ||
| Fritz Scholder | [no title recorded] | Heritage Auctions, Nov 2020 | ||
| Maria Martinez | Blackware Pottery Vase, with Gunmetal Finish | Freeman's | Hindman, Sep 2021 | ||
| Blue Corn Crucita Calabaza | Polychrome Bowl | Freeman's | Hindman, Apr 2024 | ||
| Helen Shupla | Two-toned Melon Pottery Jar, with Etched Decoration | Freeman's | Hindman, Nov 2021 | ||
| Fritz Scholder | Mr. Big | Rago, Jun 2022 | ||
| Maria Martinez | Blackware Pottery Jar, with Gunmetal Finish | Freeman's | Hindman, Apr 2026 |
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