Collection of Arthur Gross Day 1
Live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Starts Jun 28, 2024 1:00 PM AKDT
Location: 325 W Potter Dr, Anchorage, AK 99518
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals is pleased to present the Collection of Arthur Gross, Part 1 Bid Online Now At: https://bid.alaskapremierauctions.com/ui/auctions/122804 This LIVE-ONLINE simulcast sale differs from our typical online auctions. Our live online sales offer pre-bidding until the auction is scheduled to begin closing, as usual. At this time, however, instead of bidding with a countdown timer as three lots close per minute, we will go LIVE via a video and audio broadcast and begin clerking the sale in real-time, taking competing bids from both our auction platform and third-party national auction platform partners from other bidders around the world. If you are unable to bid in real-time during the online broadcast sale, PLEASE make sure to leave your max bids ahead of time to avoid missing out on this fantastic array of items. We are pleased to bring to market this massive and impressive one-owner collection of fine Alaska Native carvings, scrimshaw, basketry, artifacts, natural history, and more! While attending college at Arizona State University, Mr. Gross started his career as a bespoke travel agent. He became quickly regarded as one of the best in the business, with a particular interest in Alaska. Over the past 40 years, his lifestyle has centered around constant trips around the globe, accumulating millions of miles flown and visiting Alaska hundreds of times. Among his favorite locations to visit were St. Lawrence Island and Nome, from which he curated a fine collection of ivory carvings, basketry, scrimshaw, and exceptional museum-quality artifacts, nearly all of which were purchased directly from local community members. This auction, held over the span of two days due to the quantity of material within, features his entire lifelong collection and is one you won't want to miss. Day one highlights include an ancient walrus skull, several complete scrimshaw walrus mounts, hundreds of ivory carvings, scrimshaw works, fine dolls, grass baskets, baleen baskets, and more. Everything opens at $5 and is being sold without reserve. We hope you can join us for an unforgettable auction experience on June 28th. AUCTION CLOSING: This auction opened for bidding on June 20th and will GO LIVE for online bidding in real-time on FRIDAY - June 28th at 1:00 pm AKDT (5:00pm EST). PREVIEW: Limited in-person previews are available by appointment only. Additional condition reports in the form of descriptions, videos or photos can be provided upon request, please email Admin@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com at least 48 hours prior to the auction close with inquiries. LOCATION: Inventory is located at our warehouse facility at 325 West Potter Road, Anchorage, AK 99518. LOCAL PICK-UP TIMES: 10 am-5:45 pm on Monday, July 1st, Tuesday, July 2nd and Wednesday, July 3rd. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: We offer international shipping services on just about everything! Email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text 907.570.7050 to coordinate shipping arrangements.
Lots
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- #1 • Yup'ik Polychrome Woven Grass Basket w/ Lid - Pauline Klementson (High bid $250.00)
- #2 • Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Hibiscus Flowers & Map of Hawai'i (High bid $170.00)
- #3 • Iñupiaq Tusk & Seal Skin Diorama on Fossilized Tusk Base - David Slwooko (High bid $100.00)
- #4 • Iñupiaq Baleen Basket w/ Walrus Tusk Seal Finial - John Long, Sr. (High bid $300.00)
- #5 • Iñupiaq Whale Bone & Walrus Tusk Figurine w/ Drum - John (John Boy) Weyiouanna (High bid $250.00)
- #6 • Walrus Skull w/ Billiken Carved Tusks - Vernon Ozenna (High bid $1,400.00)
- #7 • Fossilized Bone & Scrimshaw Walrus Tusk Tabletop Clock (High bid $170.00)
- #8 • Yup'ik Beaded Seal & Polar Bear Fur Kick Ball (High bid $225.00)
- #9 • Walrus Tusk Standing Polar Bear - Franklin Matchian (High bid $400.00)
- #10 • Yup'ik Fossilized Bone & Walrus Tusk Masks - Joseph K. Slwooko & Stanley Oozeva (High bid $40.00)
- #11 • Iñupiaq Walrus Tusk & Caribou Hide Hunting Camp Diorama - Dwight Milligrock, Sr. (High bid $275.00)
- #12 • Mammoth Tusk Scrimshaw Horned Owl - Pat Mallady (High bid $250.00)
- #13 • Walrus Tusk, Baleen & Scrimshaw Seals on Fossilized Oosik Base - Franklin Matchian (High bid $180.00)
- #14 • Walrus Tusk Totemic Figure w/ Female Holding Seal Aloft - William Soonagrook, Sr. (High bid $400.00)
- #15 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Polar Bear on Sled Runner Artifact - Raymond Toolie (High bid $250.00)
- #16 • Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Blue Heron - Alvin Aningayou (High bid $250.00)
- #17 • Fossilized Bone, Baleen & Fossilized Walrus Tusk Walrus - Moses Soonagrook (High bid $300.00)
- #18 • Yup'ik Story Doll - Beulah Oittillian (High bid $160.00)
- #19 • Dual Walrus Tusk & Baleen Sled Dog Teams on Walrus Tusk - David Seppilu (High bid $1,900.00)
- #20 • Fossilized Bone, Baleen & Fossilized Walrus Tusk Walrus - Brendan Oseuk (High bid $150.00)
- #21 • Iñupiaq Baleen Basket w/ Walrus Tusk Seal Finial - John Long, Sr. (High bid $425.00)
- #22 • Yup'ik Polychrome Woven Grass Basket w/ Lid - Pauline Klementson (High bid $300.00)
- #23 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Panel Bracelet - D. Soolook (High bid $700.00)
- #24 • Fossilized Whale Vetebra Polar Bear - Wilson Oozeva (High bid $170.00)
- #25 • Walrus Tusk Sliding Polar Bear - Alvin Aningayou (High bid $650.00)
- #26 • Walrus Tusk, Baleen & Scrimshaw Ringed Seal - Alvin Aningayou (High bid $1,500.00)
- #27 • Yup'ik Fur & Hide Female Doll (High bid $70.00)
- #28 • Walrus Tusk Puffin on Fossilized Bone Base - Melcher Oozevaseuk (High bid $140.00)
- #29 • Fossilized Whale Bone Seal Hunter w/ Baleen Kayak - Roger Silook, Sr. (High bid $500.00)
- #30 • Walrus Tusk Cup w/ Ringed Seal Scrimshaw - Alvin Aningayou (High bid $450.00)
- #31 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Sled Dog Team on Walrus Tusk - David Seppilu (High bid $2,000.00)
- #32 • Walrus Tusk, Wood & Seal Fur Hunter - Franklin Matchian (High bid $225.00)
- #33 • Walrus Tusk Puffin on Walrus Tusk Base - Brandon Osuek (High bid $200.00)
- #34 • Fossilized Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Coyote - Andhi Spaeth (High bid $225.00)
- #35 • Placer Gold Nugget, Walrus & Fossilized Mammoth Tusk Figural Watch Bracelet - D. Soolook (High bid $475.00)
- #36 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Halibut - Joseph K. Slwooko (High bid $170.00)
- #37 • Yup'ik Seal Hunter Doll - Beulah Oittillian (High bid $400.00)
- #38 • Polar Bear Claw, Baleen & Walrus Tusk Pendant (High bid $325.00)
- #39 • Fossilized Mammoth Tusk Scrimshaw Wildlife Scene - Alfredo Go (High bid $300.00)
- #40 • Walrus Tusk Totemic Figure w/ Arctic Mammals & Humans - William Soonagrook (High bid $375.00)
- #41 • Walrus Tusk Sea Otter on Baleen Plaque - Uwetaq (High bid $110.00)
- #42 • Mammoth Tusk Scrimshaw Scene of Eskimo Worker w/Bow Drill - Alfredo Go (High bid $400.00)
- #43 • Carved Mammoth Tusk Hand & Skull Figurine (High bid $300.00)
- #44 • Walrus Tusk Tusk, Baleen & Fossilized Bone Bowhead Whale - Dean Kulowiyi (High bid $250.00)
- #45 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Seal on Walrus Jawbone Base - Alvin Aningayou (High bid $200.00)
- #46 • Iñupiaq Walrus Tusk & Caribou Hide Hunting Camp Diorama - Dwight Milligrock, Sr. (High bid $500.00)
- #47 • Iñupiaq Baleen Basket w/ Walrus Tusk Polar Bear Finial - Herbert Koonuk (High bid $750.00)
- #48 • Whale Tooth Bald Eagle Head (High bid $300.00)
- #49 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Walrus - Moses Soonagrook (High bid $275.00)
- #50 • Walrus Tusk Trumpeter Swan Figurine - Luke Penayah (High bid $210.00)
- #51 • Iñupiaq Baleen Basket w/ Walrus Tusk Seal Head Finial - John Long, Sr. (High bid $350.00)
- #52 • Polar Bear Claw, Baleen & Figural Walrus Tusk Pendant (High bid $300.00)
- #53 • 25' Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board w/ Alaska Gold Nuggets (High bid $1,100.00)
- #54 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Bowhead Whale - Ukaghhani (High bid $110.00)
- #55 • 17" Walrus Tusk w/ Scrimshaw Whale Hunter Scene (High bid $425.00)
- #56 • Mammoth Tusk Scrimshaw Canada Geese Scene - T.J. (High bid $140.00)
- #57 • Walrus Tusk Walking Polar Bear - Merle "Wowita" Apassingok (High bid $550.00)
- #58 • Fossilized Walrus Tusk & Baleen Totem - Lane A. Iyakitan (High bid $90.00)
- #59 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Walrus - William Soonagrook (High bid $275.00)
- #60 • Fossilized Walrus Tusk Transformation Walrus & Polar Bear (High bid $170.00)
- #61 • Iñupiaq Baleen Basket w/ Walrus Tusk Whale Fluke Finial - Luke Koonook (High bid $550.00)
- #62 • Walrus Tusk Sled Dog Team on Baleen - David Seppilu (High bid $350.00)
- #63 • Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Brown Bear - Pat Mallady (High bid $130.00)
- #64 • Walrus Tusk Bald Eagle - Charles Slwooko (High bid $170.00)
- #65 • Fossilized Bone, Baleen & Fossilized Walrus Tusk Walrus - Charles Slwooko (High bid $150.00)
- #66 • Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Polar Bear Cub - Alvin Aningayou (High bid $225.00)
- #67 • Fossilized Bone & Baleen Narwhal - Moses Soonagrook (High bid $475.00)
- #68 • Walrus & Mammoth Tusk Romantic Scrimshaw Story Bracelet - Albert Olanna (High bid $225.00)
- #69 • Walrus Tusk Humpback Whale - Iver Campbell (High bid $350.00)
- #70 • Unusual Crucifixion of Jesus Christ Walrus Tusk Carving - William Soonagrook, Sr. (High bid $425.00)
- #71 • Whale Tooth Scrimshaw Billiken Figurine (High bid $325.00)
- #72 • Walrus Tusk Mermaid Keychain (High bid $40.00)
- #73 • Yup'ik Walrus Tusk & Baleen Spirit Mask - Franklin Matchian (High bid $350.00)
- #74 • Fossilized Walrus Tusk Figurine (High bid $100.00)
- #75 • Baleen Whale Figurine - Clyde Rookok (High bid $80.00)
- #76 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Owl - Melcher Oozevaseuk (High bid $225.00)
- #77 • Walrus Tusk Cup w/ Forget-Me-Knot (High bid $50.00)
- #78 • Iñupiaq Baleen Basket w/ Walrus Tusk Whale Fluke Finial (High bid $600.00)
- #79 • Baleen & Walrus Tusk Arctic Wildlife Wall Plaque - Roy Henry (High bid $300.00)
- #80 • Placer Gold Nugget, Walrus & Mammoth Tusk Romantic Scrimshaw Story Bracelet - Albert Olanna (High bid $550.00)
- #81 • 13.75" Scrimshaw Walrus Tusk - F. Miller (High bid $325.00)
- #82 • Yup'ik Fur & Hide Female Doll w/ Red Kuspuk (High bid $50.00)
- #83 • Walrus Tusk Male Yup'ik Dancer w/ Removable Walrus Mask (High bid $225.00)
- #84 • 27.25" Scrimshaw Walrus Tusk - Kuyooshuk (High bid $550.00)
- #85 • Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Male Portrait - Alvin Aningayou (High bid $375.00)
- #86 • Walrus Tusk Puffins on Bone Base - Herbert Kokuluk (High bid $130.00)
- #87 • Whale Tooth Scrimshaw Neptune - Andhi Spaeth (High bid $300.00)
- #88 • 8' Taxidermy Polar Bear Rug (High bid $3,700.00)
- #89 • Walrus Skull w/ Scrimshaw Wildlife Tusks - Wilfred Miklahook (High bid $1,300.00)
- #90 • Fossilized Walrus Tusk (High bid $800.00)
- #91 • Caribou Hide & Fur Yup'ik Kick Ball (High bid $60.00)
- #92 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Loon & Fox Figurine - Andrew Rookok (High bid $45.00)
- #93 • Fossilized Bone & Baleen Trout on Walrus Tusk Base - Aaron Oseuk Sr. (High bid $180.00)
- #94 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Seal on Fossilized Bone Base - Dean Kulowiyi (High bid $150.00)
- #95 • Fossilized Walrus Tusk w/ Scrimshaw Seals (High bid $250.00)
- #96 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Hunter w/ Seal on Fossilized Orca Tooth - Mary L. Seppilu (High bid $325.00)
- #97 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Walrus - William Soonagrook, Sr. (High bid $400.00)
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