Margaret Tafoya Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Margaret Tafoya Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 14, 2025
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo), A redware pottery bowl, 20th century
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo) A redware pottery bowl, 20th century With incised signature to underside: Margaret The bowl with a deeply incised avanyu motif around shoulder
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 17, 2024
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Pottery Vase
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
A large example with deeply carved figural decoration, signed as pictured. Dimensions: 10in diameter, the height is 10 1/2in. Provenance: From a local collection.
Locati LLC
Nov. 13, 2024
Margaret Garcia (b. 20th century, Santa Clara Pueblo), A blackware seed pot, 1988
Est: $400 - $600
Margaret Garcia (b. 20th century, Santa Clara Pueblo) A blackware seed pot, 1988 Incised to underside: Margaret Garcia / Santa Clara / N. Mex. / "88" The rounded pot with black eagle feather medallion centering a banded stepped motif on a black buff glaze
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 13, 2024
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo), A polychrome pottery jar, mid-20th century
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo) A polychrome pottery jar, mid-20th century Incised to underside: Margaret Tafoya / Santa Clara The four-color tall jar with banded avanyu motif to shoulder
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 14, 2024
Margaret Tafoya, Incised Blackware Pot, ca. 1985
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Incised Blackware Pot, ca. 1985 fired clay inscribed: Margaret Tafoya / Santa Clara Pue
Santa Fe Art Auction
Apr. 30, 2024
A Margaret Tafoya carved redware jar
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara Pueblo, (1904-2001), a redware jar carved about the shoulder to depict an Avanyu, signed 'Margaret' at the base. height 8in, diameter 9 1/4in
Bonhams
Apr. 19, 2024
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Carved Blackware Pottery Jar
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Carved Blackware Pottery Jar carved along shoulder with stepped and hooked elements; signed on base height 5-1/2 inches x diameter 8-1/2 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Apr. 19, 2024
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Jar, with Avanyu
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Jar, with Avanyu shoulder carved with a stylized Avanyu; signed on base height 20 inches x diameter 14 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati. Property from the Estate of Ronald Veenstra, Denver, Colorado
Hindman
Apr. 19, 2024
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Carved Redware Pottery Vase, with Avanyu
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Carved Redware Pottery Vase, with Avanyu globular jar and carved with Avanyu around shoulder; signed on base height 16 inches x diameter 12 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Apr. 14, 2024
Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara Puebo Pottery Bowl
Est: $150 - $200
Attributed to Margaret Tafoya of the Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Pottery Bowl. Signed at the Bottom. Condition: Generally Good with a Hairline. Dimensions: H-3" x Dia-4.25". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Dec. 12, 2023
A Margaret Tafoya blackware jar
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara Pueblo, (1904-2001), a wide blackware pottery jar with gently sloping shoulders carved with an encircling Avanyu, signed: Margaret Tafoya (partially obscured). height 10 3/8in, diameter 12in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Dec. 03, 2023
Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara Puebo Pottery Bowl
Est: $150 - $200
Attributed to Margaret Tafoya of the Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Pottery Bowl. Signed at the Bottom. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: H-3" x Dia-4.25". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Nov. 10, 2023
Margaret Tafoya, Carved Blackware Shoulder Vase, ca. 1975
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Carved Blackware Shoulder Vase, ca. 1975 fired clay inscribed: Margaret / Tafoya
Santa Fe Art Auction
Oct. 15, 2023
Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Wedding Vase
Est: $400 - $500
Santa Clara Pueblo Blackware Wedding Vase by Margaret Tafoya, American (1904-2001). Fully Signed at the Bottom. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: H- 11" x Dia- 7". Provenance: From a Hamptons, Long Island, NY Mansion. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.
World Auction Gallery
Sep. 22, 2023
Margaret Tafoya, Attributed (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Jar, with Bear Paw
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Margaret Tafoya, Attributed (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Jar, with Bear Paw heavily potted and with four bear paw impressions, unsigned height 9-1/2 x diameter 11 inches
Hindman
Sep. 22, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Olla
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Olla large form with broad shoulders tapering to a narrow base; high polish; signed on base height 12-1/2 inches x diameter 19-1/2 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Sep. 12, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo) A Santa Clara blackware pottery jar, mid/late 20th century Incised to underside: Margaret Tafoya / Santa Clara Pueblo / N. Mex The tapered jar with deeply carved geometric designs
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo) A Santa Clara blackware pottery jar, mid-20th century Signed to underside: Margaret Tafoya / Santa Clara Pue / N Mex A globular carved pottery jar with geometric motifs
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 12, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo)
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo) A carved Santa Clara redware pottery vase, mid/late 20th century Signed to base: Margaret Tafoya / Santa Clara A tall carved jar with an avian motif
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 17, 2023
Attributed to Margaret Tafoya, Blackware Jar, ca. 1920 - 1930
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Blackware Jar, ca. 1920 - 1930 fired clay Accompanied by letter of attribution to Margaret Tafoya by Jeff and Toni Roller, March 14, 2016.
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 17, 2023
Margaret Tafoya, Redware Wedding Vase
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Redware Wedding Vase fired clay, pigments inscribed: Margaret Tafoya
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 16, 2023
Margaret Tafoya, Carved Blackware Bowl
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Carved Blackware Bowl fired clay, pigments inscribed: Margaret / Tafoya
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 16, 2023
Margaret Tafoya, Large Carved Jar, ca. 1960
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Large Carved Jar, ca. 1960 fired clay inscribed: Margaret Tafoya
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 16, 2023
Margaret Tafoya, Redware Water Jar with Bear Paws, ca. 1980
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Redware Water Jar with Bear Paws, ca. 1980 fired clay inscribed: Margaret / Tafoya
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 16, 2023
Margaret Tafoya, Carved Redware Bowl
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Carved Redware Bowl fired clay inscribed: Margaret / Tafoya
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 28, 2023
MARGARET TAFOYA
Est: $25 - $50
Mary Ellen, Laurence Blair, 1986 Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Davis Brothers Auction
Jun. 28, 2023
A Margaret Tafoya blackware jar
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara Pueblo, (1904-2001), a blackware pottery jar with carved geometric band about the shoulder, signed on the underside. height 8 3/4in, diameter 7 3/4in
Bonhams
Jun. 06, 2023
(Maria) Margaret Tafoya
Est: $500 - $1,500
(Maria) Margaret Tafoya, 1904-2001, Santa Clara Pueblo master potter, recipient of 1984 National Heritage Fellowship award from US government, Blackware bowl with mythical creature having an arrow tongue, 9"d, 4"h. [12] CONDITION: Very fine.
Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Jun. 03, 2023
Margaret Maria (Corn Blossom) Tafoya (1904-2001)
Est: -
Signed On The Bottom. Stands Approximately 4.5in Tall. Nr13055 Zh
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
May. 25, 2023
Santa Clara carved blackware bowl
Est: $600 - $900
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001), Santa Clara carved blackware bowl, with avanyu design, unsigned, 4 1/2" h., 7 3/4" dia. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 25, 2023
Santa Clara carved blackware bowl
Est: $400 - $600
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001), Santa Clara carved blackware bowl, with avanyu design, signed on underside, 5 1/2" h., 6 1/2" dia. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 25, 2023
Santa Clara carved blackware bowl
Est: $800 - $1,200
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001), Santa Clara carved blackware bowl, with avanyu design, signed on underside, 4 1/2" h., 7 1/2" dia. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Apr. 21, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Jar signed on base Margaret Tafoya height 5-3/4 inches x diameter 8-1/4 inches This lot is located in Chicago.
Hindman
Apr. 21, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Vase
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Vase low base tapers to a narrow and elongated neck, detailed with four bear paw impressions; signed on base height 12 inches x diameter 9 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Apr. 21, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Jar
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Jar squat form and carved with Avanyu along rim; signed on base height 5-3/4 inches x diameter 10 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Apr. 21, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Carved Blackware Pottery Jar
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Carved Blackware Pottery Jar designed with a wide band depicting Avanyu; signed on base height 17 inches x diameter 13-1/2 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati. Private Collection, New Jersey; Shiprock Santa Fe, Private Purchase, 2013
Hindman
Apr. 21, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Redware Pottery Vase
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Redware Pottery Vase with low shoulder and elongated neck; body is decorated with deeply carved geometric shapes; signed on base Margaret Tafoya height 7-1/2 inches x diameter 5-1/2 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Apr. 21, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Redware Pottery Jar, Lamp Base
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Redware Pottery Jar, Lamp Base with bearpaw impressions on shoulder; signed Margaret on base height 13 inches x diameter 9-1/2 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati. Property from the Collection of Larry Goldstone
Hindman
Apr. 21, 2023
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Jar, Lamp Base
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904-2001) Blackware Pottery Jar, Lamp Base spherical body with bear paw impressions; signed Margaret on base height 13-3/4 inches x diameter 9 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati. Property from the Collection of Larry Goldstone
Hindman
Mar. 16, 2023
Margaret Tafoya Carved Blackware Jar
Est: $750 - $1,500
Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001 Santa Clara) Carved Blackware Jar 5''x6.5''. Deep carved geometric motif. Incised signature on bottom. Excellent condition.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Feb. 20, 2023
MARGARET TAFOYA CERAMID BOWL
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
MARGARET TAFOYA (New Mexico, 1904-2001) ceramic bowl, Southwest Native American blackware pottery bowl with deep carving. Signed on the underside, "Margaret Tafoya Santa Clara," the bowl measures 5.25" high x 7" diameter.
O'Gallerie
Feb. 11, 2023
Santa Clara, Madeline Naranjo + Margaret Tafoya, Pair of Carved Blackware Vessels
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Madeline Naranjo + Margaret Tafoya, Pair of Carved Blackware Vessels Madeline Naranjo(Santa Clara, 1916 - 2020) Basket Pot fired clayinscribed: Madeline / Naranjo / Santa Clara / Pueblo 7 x 5 x 4 3/4 in. (17.78 x 12.7 x 12.065 cm.) Margaret Tafoya(Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Jarfired clayinscribed: Margaret / Tafoya Height 4 1/4 x Diameter 4 1/5 in. (10.795 x 11.43 cm.) Provenance: The Estate of Buddy and Connie S. Sanchez
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 11, 2023
Santa Clara, Margaret Maria Tafoya [Corn Blossom], Carved Blackware Bowl, ca. 1950s
Est: $400 - $800
Margaret Maria Tafoya [Corn Blossom] (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Carved Blackware Bowl, ca. 1950s fired clay inscribed: Margaret / Tafoya
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 11, 2023
Santa Clara, Margaret Tafoya, Blackware Feather Plate, ca. 1950s
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Blackware Feather Plate, ca. 1950s fired clay inscribed: Margaret Tafoya / Santa Clara
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 11, 2023
Santa Clara, Margaret Tafoya, Carved Avanyu Blackware Jar
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara, 1904 - 2001) Carved Avanyu Blackware Jar fired clay inscribed: Margaret
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jan. 20, 2023
Santa Clara Pueblo Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001) carved redware pottery jar
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Santa Clara Pueblo Margaret Tafoya (1904-2001) carved redware pottery jar, signed in pencil "Margaret" on base, ht 8 1/2", diameter 6"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 03, 2022
Margaret Tafoya Tewa Pueblo Blackware Pottery Bowl,
Est: $200 - $600
Margaret Tafoya (1904 - 2001) polished blackware pottery bowl Tewa Pueblo Santa Clara NM. Signed on base. Accompanying this lot is the book Margaret Tafoya "A Tewa Potter's Heritage and Legacy' by Mary Ellen and Laurence Blair.
Ancient Objects
Nov. 16, 2022
Margaret Tafoya 1904-2001 Santa Clara Pottery Bowl
Est: $1 - $1,000
Maria Margarita "Margaret" Tafoya (Native American Indian, 1904 -2001). Blackware pottery, Matriarch of the Santa Clara Pueblo potters. Features incised geometric design patterns around with a matte finish. Signed Margaret Tafoya. Dimensions: 2.75 X 4.75 X 4.75 in. Condition: Good overall condition having normal surface wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: MiddleManBrokers Inc. offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $35 plus insurance. We will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at MMBAuction.com
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