Nathan Begaye Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Nathan Begaye Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 05, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE NAVAJO-HOPI (1958-2010) POTTERY BOWL
Est: $50 - $1,000
Large vessel with polychrome eagle head and feather motifs. Signed and dated 2-27-83 underneath. Provenance: Museum Shop, Indian Arts and Crafts Museum of Northern Arizona, 1984. With original receipt. Dimensions: (Without stand) H 7" x Dia. 9.5" Condition: No issues to note; no signs of chips, cracks, losses, or repairs.
Westport Auction
Nov. 12, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE HOPI-NAVAJO "EAGLE TAIL #3" POTTERY VESSEL
Est: -
Nathan Begaye Hopi-Navajo "Eagle Tail #3" Pottery Vessel. Nathan Begaye was a unique innovator among Pueblo and Navajo potters. He incorporates both Hopi, and Navajo traditions into his pottery. His work used traditional designs, forms, and techniques, yet appears with a modern image. His pottery can also be found in the permanent collection of the Heard and other museums. Keywords: Native American, Indian; Ref: BD1908
Bradford's
Mar. 22, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE
Est: $300 - $500
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi-Navajo, 1958-2010), ''partially collapsed'' polychrome painted jar, top with spout and gilt splatter decoration inside, bottom having appearance of natural clay in the form of a bird's body with large indent and multicolored slip decoration, 1997, signed and dated to bottom. Spot of minor wear. 8-1/4''h, 9-1/2''w, 8-1/4''d.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Mar. 22, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE
Est: $600 - $800
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi-Navajo, 1958-2010), group of (2) assembled pottery, made up of multiple pieces of pottery, each with a different design, to include: pottery of ovoid form, with geometric design and gilt details, 1997; and jar, 1995, (dirt and grime, accretions). Signed and dated to bottoms. Minor surface wear. Ovoid pottery 3-1/2''h, 4-1/2''w, 6''d; jar 5''h, 9''dia.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Mar. 22, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE
Est: $400 - $600
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi Navajo, 1958-2010), group of (4) polychrome painted pottery, to include: double gourd vase, with carved and painted geometric designs, 1997, (minor surface wear); assembled pottery jar, each piece having its own design, 1997, (hairlines); squat bottle vase, having incised face, mask and birds and painting with geometric design, 1999, (minor paint losses); and pottery of round form, with butterfly painted on top and gold paint on bottom half, 1997. All dated to bottom; three signed to bottom, double gourd vase with initials to bottom. Double gourd vase 5-7/8''h.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Mar. 22, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE
Est: $600 - $800
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi-Navajo, 1958-2010), group of (2) polychrome painted figural pottery, to include: effigy pot in the form of a woman, with beaded necklace, applied turquoise stone, painting of Avanyu at waist and ribbed bottom half, 1982, (lacking two stones); and bird-form rattle, painted on top, 1998. Both with minor surface wear. Effigy pot 8-1/4''h; rattle 6-3/4''h, 4-1/2''w, 6-1/2''d.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Feb. 22, 2023
Nathan Begaye Hopi Pottery, Gourd Form
Est: $400 - $600
Nathan Begaye (Dine / Hopi, 1958 - 2010). Interesting gourd form jar, in polychrome paint of white, pinks, purples, blues and green. Signed and dated "9-10-94" to the underside. 8" ht. x 5" diam. From a prominent Cincinnati art patron and collector, who spent decades making annual trips to Sante Fe to purchase pottery and other artifacts.
Caza Sikes
Feb. 22, 2023
Large Nathan Begaye Hopi Pottery Vessel
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Nathan Begaye (Dine / Hopi, 1958 - 2010). A larger vessel with eagle design, in polychrome paint. Signed and dated "12-10-92." 7.5" ht. x 9.75" wd. From a prominent Cincinnati art patron and collector, who spent decades making annual trips to Sante Fe to purchase pottery and other artifacts.
Caza Sikes
Jan. 28, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE
Est: $400 - $600
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi Navajo, 1958-2010), group of (2) art pottery vessels, to include: redware vase having flared rim and four incised flowers with terra cotta paint accents, 1982, auction tag adhered to bottom; and assembled pottery jar, made of blackware and redware pieces, each with a unique design, 1996. Signed and dated to bottoms. Both with minor surface wear. Redware vase 7-1/2''h. Provenance: Redware jar auctioned by Doyle, New York on April 14th, 1999, lot 218.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jan. 28, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE
Est: $300 - $500
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi-Navajo, 1958-2010), group of (2) polychrome painted shard dishes, each having two shards adhered together, top shard with the head of a creature, bottom shard with body of a different creature, May 2000, to include: man's body with the head of a fish; and lizard body with the head of a man, (lizard body with crazing). All shards signed and dated to bottom. Dirt and grime, minor wear. Lizard body with the head of a man 3-3/4''h, 6-1/4''w, 9-1/2''d.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jan. 28, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE
Est: $300 - $500
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi-Navajo, 1958-2010), pottery mask, having polychrome slip decoration with geometric designs, (2) round black stones for eyes and leather strap on back, 1991, signed and dated on back right edge. Minor wear, strap broken. 7-3/4''h, 5-1/4''w, 2-1/4''d.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jan. 28, 2023
NATHAN BEGAYE
Est: $400 - $600
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi Navajo, 1958-2010), group of (2) painted art pottery vessels, to include: micaceous clay effigy jar, in the form of a woman, with ''fire clouds'', 1991, (nick); and seed jar with incised and painted frog, small gilt figures, and white slip decoration, 1996. Signed and dated to bottoms. Micaceous jar 7-1/2''h.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Dec. 03, 2022
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi Navajo, 1958-2010)
Est: $300 - $500
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi Navajo, 1958-2010), group of (3) micaceous clay vessels with ''fire clouds'', 1991, to include: tall jar with two curved ridges to one side, (minor nick); and (2) sheep-form vessels, with openings in place of faces, one with horns, (minor stains to heads). All signed and dated to bottoms. Tall jar 8-5/8''h.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Dec. 03, 2022
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi Navajo, 1958-2010)
Est: $600 - $800
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi Navajo, 1958-2010), group of (2) double gourd vases, 1998, to include: micaceous redware vase, having painted and carved geometric design, ''fire clouds'' and a collage of applied clay pieces with different designs; and assembled vase, each piece with a different design, with charm inside, (repairs, nicks to top piece). Signed and dated to bottoms. Micaceous redware vase 12-1/8''h.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Dec. 03, 2022
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi Navajo, 1958-2010)
Est: $600 - $800
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi Navajo, 1958-2010), group of (2) painted art pottery jars, to include: jar with butterfly incised to top, painting with flowers and geometric designs, 1996; lidded jar with turtle incised to top, lid serving as turtle's shell, painting with dragonflies and slip decoration, 1997, (minor scratch). Signed and dated to bottoms. Both with minor surface wear. Jar with butterfly 3-3/4''h, 8-1/2''dia.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Oct. 22, 2022
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi-Navajo, 1969-2010)
Est: $300 - $400
NATHAN BEGAYE (Hopi-Navajo, 1969-2010), slip-painted art pottery vase, of bulbous form with geometric relief decoration, signed, dated ''98'' and incised with artist's cipher to bottom. Chip to rim. 8-1/2''h.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Aug. 12, 2022
Nate Begaye, Untitled (Katsina), 1993
Est: $200 - $400
Nate Begaye (Navajo/Hopi, 1958 - 2010) Untitled (Katsina), 1993 gouache on paper signed lower right: Nate Begaye 93
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 13, 2021
HOPI POLYCHROMED REDWARE JAR.
Est: $100 - $200
HOPI POLYCHROMED REDWARE JAR. Comprising a finely decorated redware jar by noted Hopi-Navajo artist Nathan Begaye (1958-2010), signed on underside of base with name and cypher and dated 1-27-92. Height 6 inches, diameter 7.25 inches. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Jun. 19, 2021
Hopi Nathan Begaye (1958-2010) Ceramic Bowl
Est: $450 - $900
Featured in this lot is this wonderfully crafted lidded bowl from Hopi potter, Nathan Begaye (1958-2010). The bowl shows a two part design of construction where the lid fits perfectly over the bowl. It also shows a fantastic etched design to the side walling of the bowl and on top of the lid of the bowl with bright stains of teal, pink, and purple circular decorations. The condition of this lidded bowl is good, showing no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bowl are 2 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 4 3/4".
North American Auction Company
May. 25, 2020
Nathan Begaye Navajo Hopi Pottery Vase
Est: -
This Vintage Navajo Hopi Pottery Vase by Nathan Begaye is a unique piece of art, by any standard! Hand built, it features a stylized warrior, who is accented with four arrows and a bow. The hand painted graphics achieve a balance and earthy elegance that is visually pleasing to the eye. The simplicity of the figure is emphasized by the intricate details of the traditional pueblo graphics. A genuine Turquoise stone is set in the middle of a tadpole inside the spout. In good condition with some paint loss, it's 5" wide and about 6-1/2" tall and is signed and dated 5/5/83. This Vintage Navajo Hopi Pottery Vase is one of a kind! Retail price is $2,000.00. Keywords: Native American, Indian; Ref: BD1040
Bradford's
Jan. 17, 2020
Nathan Begaye (Dine / Hopi, 1958 - 2010) Pottery, From the Collection of Robert B. Riley, Urbana, IL.
Est: $600 - $800
Nathan Begaye (Dine / Hopi, 1958 - 2010) Pottery, From the Collection of Robert B. Riley, Urbana, IL. jar with wide body and small circular opening and base; yei figures and geometric pattern in colors of ivory, orange, red, brown, green, blue, and pink; height 6.75 x diameter 7.25 in. signed on base 1993 Provenance: From the Robert B. Riley Collection, Illinois
Cowan's Auctions
Jun. 19, 2018
A Nathan Begaye (1958 - 2010 Navajo/Hopi) pottery vase
Est: $500 - $700
A Nathan Begaye (1958 - 2010 Navajo/Hopi) pottery vase Dated: 6-23-1985 Signed: Nathan B. / Hopi Navajo The flared rim with stepped triangular notch over a squat circular body, polychrome-painted 4.75" H x 5.25" Dia.
John Moran Auctioneers