Dan Lelooska Smith Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Dan Lelooska Smith Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 26, 2024
Don Lelooska ''Raven Rattle'' 1970's Cedar
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Don Lelooska (1933-1996 Adopted Kwakwaka'wakw) ''Raven Rattle'' 1970's Cedar 12.5''x4.5''. Carved and polychrome painted raven rattle with human frog spirit transfer. Unsigned. Overall excellent condition. Purchased Curtright & Son Tribal Art, Tacoma with accompanying copy of receipt.
MBA Seattle Auction LLC
Jun. 20, 2024
Kwakwaka'wakw Wood & Nacre Potlatch Hat by Lelooska
Est: $1,800 - $2,700
**Originally Listed At $1000** Chief Don Smith "Lelooska" (Native American, Cherokee / adopted Kwakwaka'wakw, 1933-1996), ca. mid to late 20th century CE, "Carved Potlatch Hat." A superb hand carved wooden ceremonial hat with a conical brim supporting an orca inlaid with nacre shell, and dangling horsehair tassels. This type of hat is intended for ceremonial use during potlaches and the hat / carved motifs would mark the clan affiliation. The interior is signed "Lelooska," a famed storyteller and carver specializing in Pacific Northwest cultures. Size: 15" Diameter x 21" H (38.1 cm x 53.3 cm) Chief Lelooska born Don Smith, was of Cherokee / Osage descent, born in California before relocating to Oregon in the 1930s. He grew up learning traditional crafts under the guidance of his mother and maternal grandfather. His mother, Mary Smith, crafted dolls and other curios for roadside / state fair sales, and Don Smith took up carving; through this the family formed ties and gained attention from local tribal members in Oregon. At a young age he was adopted into the Kwakwaka'wakw tribe by Chief James Aul Sewid and given the name "Lelooska" which granted him the hereditary rights and chieftaincy privileges of the Sewid lineage. Lelooska immersed himself in Native American art and culture - studying Northwest Coast cedar carvings, languages, and developing local education programs. The Lelooska Foundation established in 1977 is a museum, workshop, performance space, and Native American heritage center that carries on his legacy. Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States. Provenance: private Litchfield, Ohio, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #186762
Artemis Gallery
Jan. 19, 2024
An attributed to Don Lelooska (Kwakiutl 1933-1996) mask surmounted by a nesting sea gull
Est: $800 - $1,200
Attributed to Don Lelooska (Kwakiutl 1933-1996) 'Pug-wees' beaver mask with raffia hair, surmounted by a nesting bird, unsigned 16"h x 36"w x 13.5"d [accompanied with a book on artist]
Clars Auctions
Aug. 30, 2023
A Don Lelooska mask
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Don Lelooska Cherokee/Adopted Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl), (1933-1996), a carved and polychrome painted mask with applied horsehair, signed verso in graphite: LeLooska. height 14 1/2in, width 14in, depth 6 3/4in
Bonhams
Aug. 30, 2023
A Don Lelooska sculpture
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Don Lelooska Cherokee/Adopted Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl), (1933-1996), a carved and polychrome painted wall plaque depicting a sea eagle, signed in graphite verso: LELOOSKA. height 29 1/2in, width 62 3/4in, depth 7 3/4in
Bonhams
Aug. 30, 2023
A Don Lelooska articulated mask
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Don Lelooska Cherokee/Adopted Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl), (1933-1996), a carved and polychrome-painted hawk mask with articulated beak, signed in graphite on the interior: LeLooska. height 22 1/4in, width 36 3/4in, depth 18 1/2in
Bonhams
Sep. 09, 2022
Don Lelooska, Attributed (Cherokee-Adopted Kwakwaka'wakw, 1933-1996) Cedar Otter Bowl
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Don Lelooska, Attributed (Cherokee-Adopted Kwakwaka'wakw, 1933-1996) Cedar Otter Bowl unsigned length 23 inches x width 8-1/2 inches x height 9 inches
Hindman
Aug. 31, 2022
A Don Lelooska articulated mask
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Don Lelooska Cherokee/Adopted Kwakwaka'awkw (Kwakiutl), (1933-1996), a carved and polychrome painted transformation mask, the upper raven head with articulated beak, the wings opening to reveal a human face, signed verso: LeLooska. height 19 3/4in, width (opened) 19 3/4in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 03, 2021
Don Lelooska (Adopted Kwakwaka'awkw, 1933-1996) Healer with Wounded Man
Est: $600 - $800
Don Lelooska (Adopted Kwakwaka'awkw, 1933-1996) Healer with Wounded Man a man lying on of fur robes with an arrow wound to his shoulder, AND a healer dressed in a buffalo horn headdress; healer signed Lelooska shaman's height 13-1/4 inches x length 10-1/4 inches x width 8-1/4 inches wounded man's height 5 inches x length 21 inches x width 7 inches The Marilyn Eber Collection of Native American Art, Denver, Colorado
Hindman
Nov. 03, 2021
Don Lelooska (Adopted Kwakwaka'awkw, 1933-1996) Dancers and Warriors
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Don Lelooska (Adopted Kwakwaka'awkw, 1933-1996) Dancers and Warriors lot of 3 sculptures signed Lelooska tallest height 18-1/2 inches x length 20 inches x width 9-1/2 inches The Marilyn Eber Collection of Native American Art, Denver, Colorado
Hindman
May. 06, 2021
Don Lelooska (Kwakwaka'wakw, 1933-1996) Carved Potlatch Hat
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Don Lelooska (Kwakwaka'wakw, 1933-1996) Carved Potlatch Hat carved and painted wood signed Lelooska (interior) height 21 1/2 x diameter 15 inches Please Note: This lot is located in and will ship from Cincinnati, Ohio.
Hindman
May. 06, 2021
Don Lelooska (Kwakwaka'wakw, 1933-1996) Dzunukwa, Wild Woman of the Forrest
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Don Lelooska (Kwakwaka'wakw, 1933-1996) Dzunukwa, Wild Woman of the Forrest signed Lelooska (verso) height 15 1/4 x width 13 1/4 x depth 8 1/2 inches
Hindman
Dec. 05, 2019
Dan Lelooska Smith (1933-1996) Original
Est: $300 - $400
Dan Lelooska Smith (1933-1996) original framed acrylic. Titled 'Foggy Shallow Study'. Signed and dated lower right 'Smith 85'. Measures 4 in. x 7 in. sight size, professionally framed and measures 12.375 in. x 15.625 in. Appears to be in near mint condition, not inspected out of the framing. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. (LV246)
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Oct. 31, 2019
Pacific Northwest Mask of Mountain Goat by Lelooska
Est: $2,200 - $3,300
Native American, Pacific Northwest, ca. 1968 CE, created by Lelooska (Don Smith, 1933-1996). An incredible hand-carved wooden mask in the form of a mountain goat, created by Lelooska, one of a handful of artists credited with creating a renaissance of Northwest Coastal art in the second half of the twentieth century. The mask has two accompanying photos of the artist with it. It is large, with an articulated jaw that naturally hangs open, giving it a playful appearance. Large black horns rise from the center of the head, and two big, flap-like ears, stretch out to the upper sides behind the horns. The eyes are large and round, with huge, heavy black eyebrows arched above them. Large nostrils on the end of the blunt nose draw the viewer's eye. The head is accented with thick, applied, wooly white hair around the top and sides and under the chin. Size: 13" L x 17" W x 15" H (33 cm x 43.2 cm x 38.1 cm); 22" H (55.9 cm) on included custom stand. In addition to being a hugely celebrated artist and storyteller, Lelooska had a keen interest in studying many different aspects of Native American culture, especially those linked to the Pacific Northwest, including speaking several Native American languages. In 1977 he created the Lelooska Foundation, which, along with the advice of chiefs and tribal elders, allowed him to create a living history program that continues to this day. Lelooska was born of Cherokee heritage, and was adopted in adulthood by the Kwakiutl Sewid clan (Kwakwaka'wakw). His peak years of fame and artistic output were from the 1970s to the early 1990s, and his shows attracted as many as 30,000 people per year. Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #133474
Artemis Gallery
May. 02, 2019
Don Lelooska Height 93 x 12 inches
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Don Lelooska (kwakwaka'awkw, 1933-1996) polychrome carved wood totem pole, signed Lelooska (verso) Height 93 x 12 inches
Hindman
May. 02, 2019
Don Lelooska Height 11 x width 8 1/2 inches
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Don Lelooska (kwakwaka'awkw, 1933-1996) polychrome carved wood mask, opens to reveal interior mask, signed Lelooska (verso) Height 11 x width 8 1/2 inches
Hindman
May. 02, 2019
Don Lelooska Height 31 x width 26 inches
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Don Lelooska (kwakwaka'awkw, 1933-1996) polychrome carved wood sun figure totem, signed Lelooska Height 31 x width 26 inches
Hindman
May. 02, 2019
Don Lelooska Height 10 x length 21 x depth 12 inches
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Don Lelooska (kwakwaka'awkw, 1933-1996) polychrome carved wood bowl, depicting a bear, signed Lelooska (base) Height 10 x length 21 x depth 12 inches
Hindman
Apr. 26, 2019
"Swans" an acrylic on board by Dan Smith.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
"Swans" an acrylic on board by Dan Smith. Smith was the winner of the 1988 federal duck stamp competition. Image size 7" x 10". Professionally framed.
Guyette & Deeter
Jan. 22, 2019
CHIEF LELOOSKA (Kwakwaka'wakw Tribe, Washington, 1
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
CHIEF LELOOSKA (Kwakwaka'wakw Tribe, Washington, 1933-1996) Blue Jay mask with wings. Signed "Lelooska" verso. 13" x 20" x 10.5"
O'Gallerie
Aug. 16, 2018
Signed Don Lelooska Smith Painting - Lefty Wilder, 1949
Est: $900 - $1,350
**Originally Listed At $500** Lelooska (Don Smith) (Native American, Pacific Northwest, 1933-1996), "Portrait of Lefty Wilder", 1949. Signed and dated by the artist on the lower right. A beautiful lifelike painting on cloth depicting Warren Wayland Wilder, Sr., better known as Lefty Wild Eagle, created by Lelooska, one of a handful of artists credited with creating a renaissance of Northwest Coastal art in the second half of the twentieth century. Wilder is depicted here facing front and finely dressed in an elaborate headdress and garment. The painting takes advantage of negative space, with black lines of varying thickness creating the magnificent feathered headdress and decorated clothing against the unpainted cloth. Only his face has color, with shaded dark brown pigment creating the impression of the shadow of the headdress partially concealing his eyes and one cheek. Size of portrait: 11.5" W x 13.25" H (29.2 cm x 33.7 cm); size of frame: 13.15" W x 16" H (33.4 cm x 40.6 cm) In addition to being a hugely celebrated artist and storyteller, Lelooska had a keen interest in studying many different aspects of Native American culture, especially those linked to the Pacific Northwest, including speaking several Native American languages. In 1977 he created the Lelooska Foundation, which, along with the advice of chiefs and tribal elders, allowed him to create a living history program that continues to this day. Lelooska was born of Cherokee heritage, and was adopted in adulthood by the Kwakiutl Sewid clan (Kwakwaka'wakw). His peak years of fame and artistic output were from the 1970s to the early 1990s, and his shows attracted as many as 30,000 people per year. Wilder was an athlete, museum owner, and artist in his own right. Despite losing most of one arm in a shooting accident as a young teen (noticeable here in the portrayal of the shoulders), he went on to play football well enough at the Chemawa Indian School to gain national attention. Late in life, he appeared in the movie "Sacred Ground" (1963). Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #133425
Artemis Gallery
May. 24, 2018
Signed Dan Lelooska Smith Painting - Lefty Wilder, 1949
Est: $950 - $1,400
Lelooska (Dan Smith) (Native American, Pacific Northwest, 1933-1996), "Portrait of Lefty Wilder", 1949. Signed and dated by the artist on the lower right. A beautiful lifelike painting on cloth depicting Warren Wayland Wilder, Sr., better known as Lefty Wild Eagle, created by Lelooska, one of a handful of artists credited with creating a renaissance of Northwest Coastal art in the second half of the twentieth century. Wilder is depicted here facing front and finely dressed in an elaborate headdress and garment. The painting takes advantage of negative space, with black lines of varying thickness creating the magnificent feathered headdress and decorated clothing against the unpainted cloth. Only his face has color, with shaded dark brown pigment creating the impression of the shadow of the headdress partially concealing his eyes and one cheek. Size of portrait: 11.5" W x 13.25" H (29.2 cm x 33.7 cm); size of frame: 13.15" W x 16" H (33.4 cm x 40.6 cm) In addition to being a hugely celebrated artist and storyteller, Lelooska had a keen interest in studying many different aspects of Native American culture, especially those linked to the Pacific Northwest, including speaking several Native American languages. In 1977 he created the Lelooska Foundation, which, along with the advice of chiefs and tribal elders, allowed him to create a living history program that continues to this day. Lelooska was born of Cherokee heritage, and was adopted in adulthood by the Kwakiutl Sewid clan (Kwakwaka'wakw). His peak years of fame and artistic output were from the 1970s to the early 1990s, and his shows attracted as many as 30,000 people per year. Wilder was an athlete, museum owner, and artist in his own right. Despite losing most of one arm in a shooting accident as a young teen (noticeable here in the portrayal of the shoulders), he went on to play football well enough at the Chemawa Indian School to gain national attention. Late in life, he appeared in the movie "Sacred Ground" (1963). Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #133425
Artemis Gallery