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  • Clarence A. Wells North West Coast Haida Drum
    Nov. 09, 2024

    Clarence A. Wells North West Coast Haida Drum

    Est: $150 - $300

    Featured in this lot is beautifully crafted Shaman Haida drum made by Tsimshian Tribe member Clarence A. Wells circa late 1900s / early 2000s. Clarence A. Wells, Gitxsan (Gitsan), Clan of the Tsimshian. Clarence Wells is a well-known contemporary Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations artist and carver who was born in Port Alberni, British Columbia, in 1950. He spent five years at Alberni Indian Residential School before returning to Prince Rupert in 1962. At the age of 15, he received a National Art Design Award signed by Arthur Laing and relocated to Vancouver in 1965, where he attended the Langara Campus of Vancouver Community College for four years, with an emphasis on art. Clarence A. Wells has now gained international recognition for his Haida-style paintings, which are frequently painted on hand-crafted shaman drums, as well as hand-carved boxes and other household goods. This drum shows a beautiful scene of teepees in front of a sunset, surrounded by decorations of crossed peace pipes, headdresses and beaded hide tassels. It shows beautiful hues of blue, bright gold coloring and orange throughout the piece. The center shows three teepees with a setting sun behind them. A large geometric design is overlaid on top of the teepees and setting sun. The drum is signed near the bottom in black ink reading, "Clarence A. Wells". The drum shows good condition overall with little to no wear present and no signs of major damaged is noted. It measures a diameter of 11 1/8" and a height of 2". It weighs 8 ounces.

    North American Auction Company
  • Clarence Wells (1950- ).
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Clarence Wells (1950- ).

    Est: $100 - $200

    Artist: Clarence Wells (1950- ). Title/Description: "Raven." Signature: Signed in pencil lower right. Date: March 1977. Medium: Print. Size: 16 1/2" x 12 3/4"; 17 1/2" x 13 3/4". Condition: toning.

    Turner Auctions + Appraisals
  • Clarence Wells Haida Indian Hoop Drum Box
    Jan. 27, 2024

    Clarence Wells Haida Indian Hoop Drum Box

    Est: $50 - $75

    Measures 10" in diameter by 2" thick.

    Davis Brothers Auction
  • Clarence Wells Tsimshian Raven Tile Trinket Box
    Sep. 09, 2023

    Clarence Wells Tsimshian Raven Tile Trinket Box

    Est: $40 - $15,000

    Clarence Wells Tsimshian Raven Tile Lidded Trinket Box. 8.25 x 10.25 x 2 inches H.

    Kavanagh Auctions
  • Clarence Wells, Haida Pacific Northwest Coast Painted Cedar Box
    Apr. 02, 2023

    Clarence Wells, Haida Pacific Northwest Coast Painted Cedar Box

    Est: $400 - $500

    Clarence Wells, Haida Pacific Northwest Coast Painted Cedar Box . Signed Clarence Wells. Approximately 9.375W x 8.0H x 7.5D in.

    Clark's Auction Company
  • Clarence Wells (B. 1950) "Thunderbird"
    Feb. 27, 2022

    Clarence Wells (B. 1950) "Thunderbird"

    Est: $150 - $300

    Clarence Wells (B. 1950) "Thunderbird" Serigraph. Pencil dated (July 20th, 1978), titled, signed and numbered (123/150) lower margin. Clarence Wells is an acclaimed contemporary Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations artist and carver. Wells has become an internationally renowned artist whose Haida style paintings are often painted onto hand-crafted shaman drums. Sight Size: 18 x 29.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 21.5 x 33.25 in. Framed behind glass.

    Helmuth Stone
  • Clarence A Wells Round Painted Lidded Box Haida
    Sep. 04, 2021

    Clarence A Wells Round Painted Lidded Box Haida

    Est: $20 - $10,000

    Clarence A Wells Round Painted Lidded Box Haida, Northwest Coast Artist. 10" d x 4.25" h. split to wood box, image in good condition.

    Kavanagh Auctions
  • Clarence A. Wells Pacific Northwest Drum Kokopelli with Lizards
    Aug. 24, 2021

    Clarence A. Wells Pacific Northwest Drum Kokopelli with Lizards

    Est: $75 - $100

    Signed With striker

    Taos Estate Sales
  • Clarence A. Wells Pacific Northwest Drum Salmon Mask
    Aug. 24, 2021

    Clarence A. Wells Pacific Northwest Drum Salmon Mask

    Est: $75 - $100

    Signed With striker

    Taos Estate Sales
  • Clarence A. Wells Pacific Northwest Drum Eagle with Salmon
    Aug. 24, 2021

    Clarence A. Wells Pacific Northwest Drum Eagle with Salmon

    Est: $75 - $100

    Signed With striker

    Taos Estate Sales
  • Clarence Wells Northwest Coast Raven Box c1990s
    Jun. 26, 2021

    Clarence Wells Northwest Coast Raven Box c1990s

    Est: $100 - $150

    Clarence A. Wells (Tsimpshien, b. 1950) Northwest Coast Raven Box c1990s. Signed. Excellent condition. 10.25"d x 3"h. Spend $5000 or more at this auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 states. SHIPPING We box and ship ourselves, to keep shipping costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the customer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or Fed Ex Ground. We deliver most larger pieces ourselves on the west coast and we make a loop around the US within approximately 60 days after the auction. No matter where you live in the lower 48 states, we look forward to personally meeting you and delivering larger pieces directly to your house. Most larger pieces can be hand delivered for $300 almost anywhere in the lower 48 states. For estimated shipping times of larger pieces, please call or email us before you bid.

    California Historical Design, Inc
  • Clarence Wells, Young Eagle, silkscreen, #121/175, signed and dated November 1975. 17 x 12 1/2 in. (43.2 x 31.8 cm)
    May. 04, 2018

    Clarence Wells, Young Eagle, silkscreen, #121/175, signed and dated November 1975. 17 x 12 1/2 in. (43.2 x 31.8 cm)

    Est: $100 - $150

    Clarence Wells, Young Eagle, silkscreen, #121/175, signed and dated November 1975. 17 x 12 1/2 in. (43.2 x 31.8 cm)

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • Clarence Wells, Killer Whale, silkscreen, A/P, signed and dated September 1977. 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (41.9 x 31.8 cm)
    May. 04, 2018

    Clarence Wells, Killer Whale, silkscreen, A/P, signed and dated September 1977. 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (41.9 x 31.8 cm)

    Est: $100 - $150

    Clarence Wells, Killer Whale, silkscreen, A/P, signed and dated September 1977. 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (41.9 x 31.8 cm)

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • LOT 6 NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN ESKIMO ART PRINTS. PO
    Apr. 10, 2018

    LOT 6 NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN ESKIMO ART PRINTS. PO

    Est: $150 - $200

    Lot 6 North American Indian Eskimo Art Prints. Poster Canadian Northwest Coast Indian Art 1982 Exhibition. 2) KEN MOWATT Small 2 color print, signed and dated 76. 3) CLARENCE WELLS (Gitksan tribe) raven design print dated 79. 4) FREDA DIESING "Scana with the Woman". Woman riding whale. Signed and dated 1980. 5) BRUCE ALFRED "Wolf, Mosquito, Octopus" 6) ART THOMPSON "Barnacle" 4 color litho greeting card.-- Dimensions: Image Size: H: 25.5 inches: W: 18 inches ---

    Uniques & Antiques
  • Clarence Wells, Raven, silkscreen #192/200, signed and dated 1977; together with Clarence Wells, Thunderbird, silkscreen #162/200, s...
    Oct. 27, 2017

    Clarence Wells, Raven, silkscreen #192/200, signed and dated 1977; together with Clarence Wells, Thunderbird, silkscreen #162/200, s...

    Est: $100 - $150

    Clarence Wells, Raven, silkscreen #192/200, signed and dated 1977; together with Clarence Wells, Thunderbird, silkscreen #162/200, signed and dated 1977 both: 13 x 17 in. (33 x 43.2 cm) (unframed)

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • Clarence Wells, Eagle, silkscreen, #67/175, signed 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 28 cm)
    Oct. 27, 2017

    Clarence Wells, Eagle, silkscreen, #67/175, signed 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 28 cm)

    Est: $80 - $120

    Clarence Wells, Eagle, silkscreen, #67/175, signed 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 28 cm)

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • Clarence Wells, Raven, silkscreen, signed and dated '77 13 3/4 x 11 in. (34.9 x 27.9 cm)
    Oct. 27, 2017

    Clarence Wells, Raven, silkscreen, signed and dated '77 13 3/4 x 11 in. (34.9 x 27.9 cm)

    Est: $80 - $120

    Clarence Wells, Raven, silkscreen, signed and dated '77 13 3/4 x 11 in. (34.9 x 27.9 cm)

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
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