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b. 1936 - d. 2018

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  • John Nieto, Pueblo Indian Legacy
    Mar. 13, 2025

    John Nieto, Pueblo Indian Legacy

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Pueblo Indian Legacy serigraph, artist's proof editioned lower left: A.P. titled lower center: "Pueblo Indian Legacy" signed lower right: Nieto

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Untitled
    Mar. 13, 2025

    John Nieto, Untitled

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Untitled serigraph, edition 11 of 25 editioned lower left: 11/25 signed lower right: nieto

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Pueblo Indian Legacy: Bull Medicine #1
    Mar. 13, 2025

    John Nieto, Pueblo Indian Legacy: Bull Medicine #1

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Pueblo Indian Legacy: Bull Medicine #1 serigraph, edition 26 of 90 editioned lower left: 26/90 signed lower right: Nieto

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Olla Maiden
    Mar. 13, 2025

    John Nieto, Olla Maiden

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Olla Maiden serigraph, edition 23 of 33 editioned lower left: 23/33 signed lower right: Nieto

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Gray Wolf
    Mar. 13, 2025

    John Nieto, Gray Wolf

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Gray Wolf serigraph, edition 38 of 185 editioned lower left: 38/185 signed lower right: Nieto

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Deer Dancer
    Mar. 13, 2025

    John Nieto, Deer Dancer

    Est: $600 - $900

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Deer Dancer serigraph, edition 88 of 395 editioned lower left: 88/395 signed lower right: nieto

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Plains Warrior, 1993
    Mar. 13, 2025

    John Nieto, Plains Warrior, 1993

    Est: $600 - $900

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Plains Warrior, 1993 serigraph, artist's proof edition 7 of 45 editioned lower left: AP 7/45 signed in image: nieto

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Standing Bear
    Mar. 13, 2025

    John Nieto, Standing Bear

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Standing Bear serigraph, hand-colored edition 9 of 55 editioned lower left: HC.9/55 signed lower right: Nieto

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • JOHN NIETO (AMERICAN, 1936-2018)
    Feb. 28, 2025

    JOHN NIETO (AMERICAN, 1936-2018)

    Est: $200 - $400

    John Nieto American, 1936-2018 Peace and Loyalty Giclee Unsigned. Colorful image of a Native American chief, a wolf lying at his feet, unframed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • John Nieto (1936-2018), Wolf, 1996
    Feb. 15, 2025

    John Nieto (1936-2018), Wolf, 1996

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Title: John Nieto (1936-2018), Wolf, 1996 Dimensions: 24 x 31 1/2 Framed Dimensions: 34 5/8 x 41 3/4 x 1 5/8 Signature: signed lower right: Nieto verso: titled, dated and signed

    Jackson Hole Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Harvest Dance, 1987
    Feb. 06, 2025

    John Nieto, Harvest Dance, 1987

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Harvest Dance, 1987 serigraph (screenprint), edition 68 of 100 signed lower left: Nieto editioned lower right: 68 / 100

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Fancy Dancer, 1989
    Feb. 06, 2025

    John Nieto, Fancy Dancer, 1989

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Fancy Dancer, 1989 serigraph, ink on paper, edition 22 of 130 editioned lower left: 22/130 signed lower right: Nieto

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Coyote Self Portrait
    Feb. 06, 2025

    John Nieto, Coyote Self Portrait

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Coyote Self Portrait serigraph (screenprint), edition 121 of 195 editioned lower left: 121/195 signed lower right: Nieto publisher: Marco Fine Art Studio

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto 'General Custer' Painting
    Jan. 29, 2025

    John Nieto 'General Custer' Painting

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    John Nieto, American (1936-2018). Nieto is known for his use of bold brush strokes and intense primary colors, Native American themes and scenery of the American southwest. This acrylic on canvas is signed lower right and on back. Label on verso from 'Ventana' Gallery and dated 1993. Measures 29.5"H x 23.5"W framed; 27.25"H x 21"W visual. Condition: good condition, no issues, please see all photos. Contact AAG for more detailed information if needed. AAG is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This lot cannot be shipped in house. For an instant guaranteed third party shipping quote through Quality Packing and Shipping visit: https://www.qualitypackship.com/abington-copy-1 or contact our other third party shippers.

    Abington Auction Gallery
  • ATTR TO JOHN W NIETO AMERICAN ACRYLIC PAINTING
    Dec. 21, 2024

    ATTR TO JOHN W NIETO AMERICAN ACRYLIC PAINTING

    Est: $100 - $150

    Attributed to John W. Nieto, American, 1936 to 2018, acrylic painting on canvas, Pipes of Picco, depicting a native American man portrait. Signed lower right. Framed. Additionally inscribed, copyright John Nieto, on the backside. A paper label of the Milton Darling Art Dealer, on the backside. John Nieto was an American painter who concentrated on Native American themes and wildlife from the Western United States. He is known for Native American theme painting, etching, graphics, sculpture. John Nieto calls himself an American artist who paints Indians, not an Indian artist. An acclaimed leader of his field, but taking a separate path to represent Native Americans in striking symbolic portraits, Nieto is exhibited worldwide and has had paintings accepted for the Presidential library. American Fine Art, Native American Portrait Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork.

    Antique Arena Inc
  • JOHN NIETO (1936-2018). Sioux. acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 c
    Dec. 18, 2024

    JOHN NIETO (1936-2018). Sioux. acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 c

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    JOHN NIETO (1936-2018). Sioux. acrylic on canvas 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 cm.).

    Christie's
  • John Nieto Signed & Numbered Serigraph 3/150
    Dec. 04, 2024

    John Nieto Signed & Numbered Serigraph 3/150

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    John Nieto (Texas/New Mexico, 1936-2018) Signed & Numbered Serigraph [Man's Best Friend]. Signed and numbered 3/150 by the artist. Measures 17.5 in. x 41.75 in. Excellent condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • John Nieto Signed & Numbered Serigraph 171/195
    Dec. 04, 2024

    John Nieto Signed & Numbered Serigraph 171/195

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    John Nieto (Texas/New Mexico, 1936-2018) Signed & Numbered Serigraph [Navajo]. Signed and numbered #171/195 by the artist. Measures 29.5 in. x 36.25 in. Excellent condition. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • JOHN NIETO (AMERICAN, 1936-2018)
    Nov. 22, 2024

    JOHN NIETO (AMERICAN, 1936-2018)

    Est: $200 - $400

    John Nieto American, 1936-2018 Presenting Olympic Peace Giclee Signed in pencil lower right and numbered 14/100 lower left. Unframed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • JOHN NIETO (AMERICAN, 1936-2018)
    Nov. 22, 2024

    JOHN NIETO (AMERICAN, 1936-2018)

    Est: $200 - $400

    John Nieto American, 1936-2018 Peace and Loyalty Giclee Unsigned. Colorful image of a Native American chief with a wolf lying in front of him, unframed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • JOHN NIETO (AMERICAN, 1936-2018)
    Nov. 22, 2024

    JOHN NIETO (AMERICAN, 1936-2018)

    Est: $300 - $600

    John Nieto American, 1936-2018 Peace and Loyalty Giclee Signed in pencil lower right and numbered 92/300 lower left. Colorful image of a Native American chief with a wolf lying in front of him, unframed.

    Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • John Nieto
    Nov. 20, 2024

    John Nieto

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    American, 1936-2018 Apache Mountain Spirit Dancer Signed Nieto (lr) Paper collage on paper 28 x 22 inches (71 x 56 cm) (Framed: 34 3/4 x 28 1/4 x 3/4 inches) Sheet is hinged to backing at all four corners, reverse of sheet is not accessible. A small vertical tear through collaged element of feather to right of figure's head. Some collaged elements appear to be lifting slightly in scattered areas where adhesive has dried. A scratch through green collaged element at lower right of figure. A very small red collaged element in horizontal series of collaged pieces at right of figure's shoulder is missing.

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • John Nieto
    Nov. 20, 2024

    John Nieto

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Native American, 1936-2018 Courting Blanket Signed Nieto (lr) Paper collage on paper 28 x 22 inches (71 x 60 inches) (Framed: 34 3/4 x 28 1/4 x 3/4 inches) Sheet is hinged to backing at all four corners, reverse of sheet not accessible. Some surface stains likely related to collage adhesive scattered throughout, most apparent on yellow element at neck of figure, and to the right within light blue element. Scattered light surface wear and faint scratches throughout.

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • John Nieto
    Nov. 20, 2024

    John Nieto

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Native American, 1936-2018 Gallup Intertribal 1979 #2, 1980 Signed Nieto (ll), signed and dated John Nieto 1980 and inscribed as titled on the stretcher Acrylic on canvas 24 x 30 inches (61 x 76.2 cm) (Framed: 25 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches) Overall very good condition. No notable issues detected during inspection. Painting surface appears clean and without any issues such as lifting, cracking, losses, or other wear. A few light scattered spots of possible mildew or staining on reverse, not apparent on face of work. No evidence of restoration under UV inspection.

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • John Nieto
    Nov. 20, 2024

    John Nieto

    Est: $20,000 - $40,000

    Native American, 1936-2018 Navajo Beadmaker Signed Nieto (lr), inscribed Bead Maker on the stretcher Acrylic on canvas 60 x 48 inches (152 x 122 cm) (61 5/8 x 49 1/2 x 2 inches) A thin graphite pencil line extending from frame at upper center and down into blue pigment at upper center. A thin horizontal scuff line at center right within red pigment. A rub exposing canvas wear at lower left edge within green pigment. A faint scuff at center associated with stretcher bars. Paint surface is otherwise clean and without further apparent losses or cracking. No evidence of restoration under UV inspection.

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • JOHN NIETO "SAGUARO MAN" SERIGRAPH
    Nov. 17, 2024

    JOHN NIETO "SAGUARO MAN" SERIGRAPH

    Est: -

    John W. Nieto (1936 - 2018) "Saguaro Man" Serigraph on Paper. John Nieto calls himself an American artist who paints Indians, not an Indian artist. An acclaimed leader of his field, but taking a separate path to represent Native Americans in striking symbolic portraits, Nieto is exhibited worldwide and has had paintings accepted for the Presidential library. He does not attempt to be authentic, but to show a core Native spirit. His Indians seem to belong to a universal tribe that suggest a common, Far Eastern origin, and connection with a contemporary group. An artist of established international reputation, Nieto's work has been exhibited in Europe, Japan, Latin America, and Africa, in addition to his annual shows in Santa Fe, New York and Palm Springs. In 1981 his work was exhibited at the Salon D`Automne/Grand Palais in Paris, France. His work, the subject of two books and numerous articles, is also represented in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Artist: John Nieto Title: "Saguaro Man" Medium: Serigraph Signature Type: Pencil Signature Signature Location: Lower Right Edition: 5/25 Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1727

    Bradford's
  • JOHN NIETO "WOLF HUNTING" ACRYLIC ON CANVAS
    Nov. 17, 2024

    JOHN NIETO "WOLF HUNTING" ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

    Est: -

    John W. Nieto (1936 - 2018) "Wolf Hunting" Acrylic on Canvas. Signed lower left, also signed, titled, and dated on reverse. John Nieto calls himself an American artist who paints Indians, not an Indian artist. An acclaimed leader of his field, but taking a separate path to represent Native Americans in striking symbolic portraits, Nieto is exhibited worldwide and has had paintings accepted for the Presidential library. He does not attempt to be authentic, but to show a core Native spirit. His Indians seem to belong to a universal tribe that suggest a common, Far Eastern origin, and connection with a contemporary group. An artist of established international reputation, Nieto's work has been exhibited in Europe, Japan, Latin America, and Africa, in addition to his annual shows in Santa Fe, New York and Palm Springs. In 1981 his work was exhibited at the Salon D`Automne/Grand Palais in Paris, France. His work, the subject of two books and numerous articles, is also represented in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Artist: John Nieto Title: "Wolf Hunting" Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Circa/Year: 2006 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 24" x 30" Keywords: Native American, Indian Artwork, Art; Ref: BD1819

    Bradford's
  • John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1995, "Chief Rain in the Face", H 29" W 40"
    Nov. 15, 2024

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) Oil on Canvas, Ca. 1995, "Chief Rain in the Face", H 29" W 40"

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Signed in the lower left. Signed, titled and dated on the verso. Having a giltwood frame, H 32", W 42". Provenance: Property from a New Baltimore, MI private collection.

    DuMouchelles
  • John Nieto (1936-2018), "Desert Water II," 1984
    Nov. 13, 2024

    John Nieto (1936-2018), "Desert Water II," 1984

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    John Nieto (1936-2018) "Desert Water II," 1984 Acrylic on canvas Signed lower right: Nieto; signed again, titled, and dated on the upper portion of the stretcher

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) The Custer Suite, complete set of five prints, edition 7/195, 1993
    Nov. 12, 2024

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) The Custer Suite, complete set of five prints, edition 7/195, 1993

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) The Custer Suite, complete set of five prints, edition 7/195, 1993 serigraph each signed Nieto (lower right) and numbered (lower left) each 12 1/2 x 10 inches Property Being Sold to Support the Mission and Vision of The Couse-Sharp Historic Site, Taos, New Mexico

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • John Nieto, Bear Medicine, 2011
    Nov. 09, 2024

    John Nieto, Bear Medicine, 2011

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Bear Medicine, 2011 acrylic on canvas signed lower right: nieto inscribed verso: "BEAR MEDICINE" ©Nieto--2011

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto, Capitan - Kiowa Apache, 1989
    Nov. 09, 2024

    John Nieto, Capitan - Kiowa Apache, 1989

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    John Nieto (1936 - 2018) Capitan - Kiowa Apache, 1989 acrylic on canvas signed lower right: nieto inscribed verso: "CAPITAN - KIOWA APACHE" © Nieto 1989

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • John Nieto Anadarko Fancy Dancer, 1990
    Oct. 19, 2024

    John Nieto Anadarko Fancy Dancer, 1990

    Est: $30,000 - $50,000

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) Anadarko Fancy Dancer, 1990 Acrylic on canvas Signed Nieto, lower middle Titled, dated, and signed, verso.

    Larsen Art Auction
  • John Nieto Self, 1980s
    Oct. 19, 2024

    John Nieto Self, 1980s

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) Self, 1980s Acrylic on canvas Signed Nieto, lower middle Titled, verso. Ventana Gallery tag, verso.

    Larsen Art Auction
  • John Nieto Liberty and Justice for All, 1986
    Oct. 19, 2024

    John Nieto Liberty and Justice for All, 1986

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) Liberty and Justice for All, 1986 Acrylic on canvas Signed Nieto, lower right Titled, dated, and signed, verso.

    Larsen Art Auction
  • John Nieto Plains Apache, 1994
    Oct. 19, 2024

    John Nieto Plains Apache, 1994

    Est: $20,000 - $40,000

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) Plains Apache, 1994 Acrylic on canvas Signed Nieto, lower right Titled, dated, and signed, verso.

    Larsen Art Auction
  • John Nieto Grey Wolf
    Oct. 19, 2024

    John Nieto Grey Wolf

    Est: $5,000 - $10,000

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) Grey Wolf Acrylic on canvas Signed Nieto, lower right "Acquired from the J. Cacciola Galleries" on label, verso.

    Larsen Art Auction
  • John Nieto Coyote
    Oct. 19, 2024

    John Nieto Coyote

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) Coyote Serigraph on paper ed. 98 of 100 Signed Nieto, lower right

    Larsen Art Auction
  • John Nieto O' Say Can You See, 1995
    Oct. 19, 2024

    John Nieto O' Say Can You See, 1995

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    John Nieto (American, 1936-2018) O' Say Can You See, 1995 Serigraph on paper Artist's Proof 34 of 35 from an ed. of 195 Signed in silver ink Nieto, lower middle Printed and published by Marco Fine Arts Atelier, El Segundo, California. Lot includes a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Marco Fine Arts and signed by the artist. There were also 45 Artist's Proofs, 25 Hors de Commerce proofs, and 70 Printer's Proofs.

    Larsen Art Auction
  • John Nieto (1936-2018), Friendship (Wolves), 2012
    Sep. 14, 2024

    John Nieto (1936-2018), Friendship (Wolves), 2012

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Title: John Nieto (1936-2018), Friendship (Wolves), 2012 Dimensions: 19 7/8 x 23 7/8 x 1 1/2 Framed Dimensions: unframed Signature: signed lower left: Nieto verso: titled, signed and dated

    Jackson Hole Art Auction
  • John Nieto (1936-2018), Grizzly Bear, 2012
    Sep. 14, 2024

    John Nieto (1936-2018), Grizzly Bear, 2012

    Est: $7,000 - $10,000

    Title: John Nieto (1936-2018), Grizzly Bear, 2012 Dimensions: 20 x 23 7/8 x 1 5/8 Framed Dimensions: unframed Signature: signed lower left: nieto verso: titled, signed and dated

    Jackson Hole Art Auction
  • John Nieto (1936-2018), Self Portrait, 2010
    Sep. 14, 2024

    John Nieto (1936-2018), Self Portrait, 2010

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Title: John Nieto (1936-2018), Self Portrait, 2010 Dimensions: 9 7/8 x 8 Framed Dimensions: 12 5/8 x 10 5/8 x 2 Signature: signed upper right: Nieto verso: titled, signed and dated

    Jackson Hole Art Auction
  • John Nieto (1936-2018), His Own Cavalry Jacket, 2010
    Sep. 14, 2024

    John Nieto (1936-2018), His Own Cavalry Jacket, 2010

    Est: $12,000 - $18,000

    Title: John Nieto (1936-2018), His Own Cavalry Jacket, 2010 Dimensions: 36 x 24 Framed Dimensions: 47 x 34 7/8 x 3 1/4 Signature: signed lower right: nieto verso: titled, signed and dated

    Jackson Hole Art Auction
  • John Nieto Apache Indian Portrait Drawing
    Sep. 07, 2024

    John Nieto Apache Indian Portrait Drawing

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Title is Apache Portrait. Pen and Ink on Paper. 11 3/4" by 14 5/8" framed, 6" by 9" unframed. John W. Nieto (1936 - 2018) was active/lived in Texas, New Mexico. John Nieto is known for Native American theme painting, etching, graphics, sculpture. John Nieto calls himself an American artist who paints Indians, not an Indian artist. An acclaimed leader of his field, but taking a separate path to represent Native Americans in striking symbolic portraits, Nieto is exhibited worldwide and has had paintings accepted for the Presidential library. He does not attempt to be authentic, but to show a core Native spirit. His Indians seem to belong to a universal tribe that suggest a common, Far Eastern origin, and connection with a contemporary group. Early this century, Indian artists were cultivated in a white man's school and encouraged to portray ancestral and reservation experiences. Art from that period was inauthentic and oblivious to world trends. Since mid-century, Indian-born artists began to tell a bitter truth of Indian pain from alcoholism and other social problems. John Nieto belongs to neither camp. His Indians are not idealized or troubled. They are potters, warriors, silversmiths or shamans in traditional garb, as well as indigenous wildlife, painted in brilliant, oddly paired colors and radiating a quiet dignity. "There is no formula for my faces. I paint the dance of identity around the pan-Indian bone structure of all Native Americans. I am painting a person, but I am painting much more than that," says Nieto. He says that his art "is the result of an emotional involvement with my subject matter rather than a cerebral one." He uses broad strokes and thick layers of brilliant colors with a halo of contrasting color traced around each figure. His electric hues are unmistakable. Nieto's work reflects his upbringing from Hispanic and Indian-born parents. His distinct style comes not only from his native New Mexico, where he still lives, but also from a global awareness and travels to Europe. His unfettered use of brilliant colors has been likened to the Fauves of the 1920s' French movement. Nieto has spent time in Paris and also seems to be influenced by European expressionists who released the subconscious onto canvases. He also uses painting techniques and a spiritual awareness from the Far East. His approach is ritualistic. "I'm in a trance when I paint. It's like being a drummer -- you don't look at the drums, you just know intuitively where they are." An artist of established international reputation, Nieto's work has been exhibited in Europe, Japan, Latin America, and Africa, in addition to his annual shows in Santa Fe, New York and Palm Springs. In 1981 his work was exhibited at the Salon D`Automne/Grand Palais in Paris, France. His work, the subject of two books and numerous articles, is also represented in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Wildlife Art. In 1994, Nieto received New Mexico's Governor's Award for achievement in the Arts. He has served on the Advisory Board of The Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, the Advisory Board of the Native American Preparatory School, and is a Regent at his alma mater, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. John Nieto lives and works in Corrales, New Mexico, on the banks of the Rio Grande River. His roots run deep in the state of his birth, with ancestors going back more than 300 years.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • John Nieto Crow Indian Portrait Drawing
    Sep. 07, 2024

    John Nieto Crow Indian Portrait Drawing

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Title is Crow Portrait. Pencil on Paper. 13 1/4" by 16 5/8" framed, 7 1/2" by 10 1/2" unframed. John W. Nieto (1936 - 2018) was active/lived in Texas, New Mexico. John Nieto is known for Native American theme painting, etching, graphics, sculpture. John Nieto calls himself an American artist who paints Indians, not an Indian artist. An acclaimed leader of his field, but taking a separate path to represent Native Americans in striking symbolic portraits, Nieto is exhibited worldwide and has had paintings accepted for the Presidential library. He does not attempt to be authentic, but to show a core Native spirit. His Indians seem to belong to a universal tribe that suggest a common, Far Eastern origin, and connection with a contemporary group. Early this century, Indian artists were cultivated in a white man's school and encouraged to portray ancestral and reservation experiences. Art from that period was inauthentic and oblivious to world trends. Since mid-century, Indian-born artists began to tell a bitter truth of Indian pain from alcoholism and other social problems. John Nieto belongs to neither camp. His Indians are not idealized or troubled. They are potters, warriors, silversmiths or shamans in traditional garb, as well as indigenous wildlife, painted in brilliant, oddly paired colors and radiating a quiet dignity. "There is no formula for my faces. I paint the dance of identity around the pan-Indian bone structure of all Native Americans. I am painting a person, but I am painting much more than that," says Nieto. He says that his art "is the result of an emotional involvement with my subject matter rather than a cerebral one." He uses broad strokes and thick layers of brilliant colors with a halo of contrasting color traced around each figure. His electric hues are unmistakable. Nieto's work reflects his upbringing from Hispanic and Indian-born parents. His distinct style comes not only from his native New Mexico, where he still lives, but also from a global awareness and travels to Europe. His unfettered use of brilliant colors has been likened to the Fauves of the 1920s' French movement. Nieto has spent time in Paris and also seems to be influenced by European expressionists who released the subconscious onto canvases. He also uses painting techniques and a spiritual awareness from the Far East. His approach is ritualistic. "I'm in a trance when I paint. It's like being a drummer -- you don't look at the drums, you just know intuitively where they are." An artist of established international reputation, Nieto's work has been exhibited in Europe, Japan, Latin America, and Africa, in addition to his annual shows in Santa Fe, New York and Palm Springs. In 1981 his work was exhibited at the Salon D`Automne/Grand Palais in Paris, France. His work, the subject of two books and numerous articles, is also represented in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Wildlife Art. In 1994, Nieto received New Mexico's Governor's Award for achievement in the Arts. He has served on the Advisory Board of The Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, the Advisory Board of the Native American Preparatory School, and is a Regent at his alma mater, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. John Nieto lives and works in Corrales, New Mexico, on the banks of the Rio Grande River. His roots run deep in the state of his birth, with ancestors going back more than 300 years.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • (3) JOHN NIETO (1936-2018) LIMITED-EDITION GICLEES NATIVE AMERICAN FIGURES
    Sep. 07, 2024

    (3) JOHN NIETO (1936-2018) LIMITED-EDITION GICLEES NATIVE AMERICAN FIGURES

    Est: $150 - $350

    (lot of 3) Unframed giclees on stretched canvas, each signed lower right Nieto (John Nieto, American, 1936-2018), including: (1) "Re-Living Past Glories," numbered 2/ 500, approx 18"h, 23 5/8"w; (1) "Traditional Dancer I," numbered 7/ 500, approx 23 5/8"h, 17 7/8"w; (1) "Chief Rain in the Face," numbered 32/ 500, approx 23.75"h, 17.75"w; 8lbs total

    Austin Auction Gallery
  • A John Nieto painting, 'Hopi Weaver,' 1986
    Aug. 29, 2024

    A John Nieto painting, 'Hopi Weaver,' 1986

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    John Nieto Hispanic/Mescalero Apache/Diné (Navajo), (1936-2018), 'Hopi Weaver,' 1986, acrylic on canvas, signed lower right, titled, dated and signed again on the fold-over edge verso. height 44in, width 40in

    Bonhams
  • A John Nieto painting, 'Alpha,' 2007
    Aug. 29, 2024

    A John Nieto painting, 'Alpha,' 2007

    Est: $15,000 - $25,000

    John Nieto Hispanic/Mescalero/Apache/Diné (Navajo), (1936-2018), 'Alpha,' 2007, acrylic on canvas, signed lower left, titled, dated, and signed again on the fold-over edge verso. height 40in, width 44in

    Bonhams
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