What's It Worth?

Out of the attic and into the spotlight

Maria Montoya Martinez Plate

| July 20, 2010

We received this plate in 1957 as a wedding gift.  It is just over 11 inches in diameter and sits a tad under 2 inches high.  The back is signed “Maria” “Julian”. There is a paper sticker attached that states “Made by Maria Montoya Martinez. Decorated by Julian Martinez.  San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico.” I [...]

Robert Chee contemporary Navajo paintings

| May 24, 2010

Hello Jane: I found your auction gallery on the internet and saw that you have successfully sold some Native American baskets, beadwork and rugs.  I was wondering if you sold any art by more contemporary Navajo artists.  I have two that I’m interested in selling but don’t think that upstate New York is the best [...]

Navajo Rug

| December 14, 2009

Dear What’s It Worth, I bought this Navajo rug at an auction in San Francisco about 35 years ago.  It’s about 3.5 x 4 feet.  I’m sure it was identified at the time but I can’t remember or find any information about it. FR Dear Fr, The history of Navajo weaving is tied to the [...]

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