Alex Cooper Auctioneers

Three Masterworks of Southwestern Silver - Lots 2500, 2504 & 2584

Squash blossom necklaces rank among the most iconic forms of Southwestern Native American jewelry, their lineage is rooted in Navajo silversmithing of the late 19th century. Each example reflects a confluence of Native American, Spanish, and Moorish influences, making them as culturally significant as they are visually arresting. Alex Cooper's July 22nd Gallery Auction presents three exceptional examples, each a distinct expression of this living tradition.

Lot 2500 is a Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace (c. 1977), featuring well-matched oval and pear-shaped Morenci spiderweb turquoise set into the naja and blossoms, signed A/I, with a removable extension, weighing 147.1 grams. Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000.

Lot 2504 is a Herbert and Esther Cellicion Rainbow Man Squash Blossom Necklace by Zuni artists Herbert and Esther Cellicion, inlaid with turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, and jet, suspending a double Rainbow Man naja with a stylized Sunface pendant, 29½ inches in length, weighing 212.2 grams. Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000.

Lot 2584 is a Zuni Waterbird Squash Blossom by Vera Luna (c. 1970s), featuring mosaic inlaid waterbirds in turquoise, jet, coral, and mother of pearl surrounding a central floral and waterbird naja, 29 inches in length, weighing 187.9 grams. Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000.

Offered at auction July 22nd.

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Louis Vuitton Monogram Pegase Legere 55 - Lot 358

A refined entry from one of fashion's most enduring houses, this vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Pegase Legere 55 presents in the iconic coated canvas with gold tone brass hardware and the warm Vachetta leather trim that collectors have long associated with the brand's classic travel pieces. Designed for the discerning traveler, the Pegase Legere 55 balances elegance with function, offering a top and side handle, protective feet, a nylon interior lining, and an array of organizational pockets including front slip and zipper pockets alongside four interior zipper compartments.

This example is offered complete with its protective cover, lock, shopping bag, luggage tag, extender strap, and certificate of authenticity, measuring 21.5 inches in length, approximately 16 inches wide, and 7 inches deep.

Offered at auction July 23rd. Estimate: $900 – $1,300.

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