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Painter, b. 1906 - d. 1982

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  • American Joe Waano-Gano Drawing
    Jan. 06, 2024

    American Joe Waano-Gano Drawing

    Est: $250 - $350

    American Joe Waano-Gano Drawing. Size: 23 3/4" x 19 5/8" with frame; 16 1/4" x 12 3/8" without frame. Joe Waano-Gano (1906-1982) was born in the US. He is a native American artist with a prestigious career in California in the 1930s and 1940s. Born a Cherokee Indian (his name means "Bow-Arrow"), Waano-Gano studied with Christian von Schneidau in the 1920s before exhibiting widely in the 1930s and 1940s. Waano-Gano won a series of medals and prizes, painted murals in the Los Angeles General Hospital, and promoted the native art of the American Indian.~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com

    Sofe Design Auctions
  • JOE WAANO-GANO (CA, 1906-1982) TEMPERA, "SOUTHWEST
    Aug. 28, 2023

    JOE WAANO-GANO (CA, 1906-1982) TEMPERA, "SOUTHWEST

    Est: -

    JOE WAANO-GANO (CA, 1906-1982) TEMPERA, "SOUTHWESTERN INTERLUDE"

    O'Gallerie
  • American Joe Waano-Gano Collection 3 Nude Study Drawings c.1934
    Feb. 25, 2023

    American Joe Waano-Gano Collection 3 Nude Study Drawings c.1934

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    Collection of three nude study drawings c.1934 by well known Native American artist Joe Waano-Gano ( 1906-1982). Signed and dated in pencil. 10 1/4" x 12 1/8", 14 1/4" x 11 1/4", 14 1/4" x 11 1/4".A Cherokee, Noonan moved to Los Angeles at an early age. He studied art locally at UCLA, USC, and with Theodore Lukits and Christian Von Schneidau. An auto accident in 1961 left him unable to paint; however, he continued to lecture and write on the art of the American Indian. He was a resident of Los Angeles until his death on Sept. 1, 1982. His Indian name was Joe Waano-Gano.Member: Calif. Art Club; San Fernando Valley AA.Exh: LA Co. Fair, 1927 (1st prize); Kern Co. Fair, 1929 (prize); Century of Progress Expo (Chicago), 1933; LACMA, 1940 (1st solo), 1946; Exposition Bldg (LA), 1943; Gardena High School, 1946 (prize); LA City Hall, 1946; Painters & Sculptors of LA, 1947-65.In: Gardena (CA) High School. Murals: Sherman Indian Inst. (Riverside); LA General Hospital; Western Airlines (SF).Edan Hughes, "Artists in California, 1786-1940"~~ DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website - Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! ~~~~~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com

    Sofe Design Auctions
  • Joe Waano-Gano, (1906-1982, Los Angeles, CA), “From the Land of the Sky-Blue”, Oil on canvas, 30” H x 25” W
    May. 24, 2022

    Joe Waano-Gano, (1906-1982, Los Angeles, CA), “From the Land of the Sky-Blue”, Oil on canvas, 30” H x 25” W

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Joe Waano-Gano (1906-1982, Los Angeles, CA) "From the Land of the Sky-Blue" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: J. Waano-Gano; signed again and titled on the backing board 30" H x 25" W Exhibitions: Painters & Sculptors Club, Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, n.d.

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Joe Waano-Gano, American (1906-1982), Female Nude figure study, 1946, graphite on paper, 28"H x 22"W (frame), 25 "H x 19"W (sight)
    Feb. 19, 2022

    Joe Waano-Gano, American (1906-1982), Female Nude figure study, 1946, graphite on paper, 28"H x 22"W (frame), 25 "H x 19"W (sight)

    Est: $100 - $200

    Joe Waano-Gano American, (1906-1982) Female Nude figure study, 1946 graphite on paper signed and dated lower right. Provenance: From a private collector in Zionsville / Indianapolis. A Cherokee Indian painter, Joe Waano-Gano settled in Los Angeles where he was primarily a landscape painter in pastel and oil and exhibited at the California Art Club, San Fernando Valley Art Club, and Los Angeles City Hall. He lectured on Indian life, created Indian designs for textiles, and executed murals in Rapid City, South Dakota and in San Francisco. Waano-Gano was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 3, 1906 and studied at the Los Angeles Academy of Fine Arts, the Christian von Schneidau Art School from 1924 to 1928, the University of Southern California and with illustrator Dean Cornwell.

    Ripley Auctions
  • Joe Waano-Gano, American (1906-1982), The Wampums Orenda, 1968, acrylic on board, 14"H x 22"W (frame), 6 1/2"H x 14 1/2"W (sight)
    Feb. 19, 2022

    Joe Waano-Gano, American (1906-1982), The Wampums Orenda, 1968, acrylic on board, 14"H x 22"W (frame), 6 1/2"H x 14 1/2"W (sight)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Joe Waano-Gano American, (1906-1982) The Wampums Orenda, 1968 acrylic on board signed lower right. Purchased from Elliott and Elliott Art and Antiques. Provenance: From a private collector in Zionsville / Indianapolis. A Cherokee Indian painter, Joe Waano-Gano settled in Los Angeles where he was primarily a landscape painter in pastel and oil and exhibited at the California Art Club, San Fernando Valley Art Club, and Los Angeles City Hall. He lectured on Indian life, created Indian designs for textiles, and executed murals in Rapid City, South Dakota and in San Francisco. Waano-Gano was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 3, 1906 and studied at the Los Angeles Academy of Fine Arts, the Christian von Schneidau Art School from 1924 to 1928, the University of Southern California and with illustrator Dean Cornwell.

    Ripley Auctions
  • Joe Waáno-Gano, (American, 1906-1982), Butte Landscape, oil on canvas, 22 1/4" x 28"
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Joe Waáno-Gano, (American, 1906-1982), Butte Landscape, oil on canvas, 22 1/4" x 28"

    Est: $500 - $700

    signed lower right

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Joe Waano-Gano oil on board
    Jan. 02, 2019

    Joe Waano-Gano oil on board

    Est: $200 - $400

    Joe Waano-Gano oil on board, signed and dated '75 lower right, sight size 21" x 27", frame size 28" x 34"

    Stephenson's Auction
  • JOE THEODORE WAANO-GANO (AMERICAN, 1906-1982) PORTRAIT OF A MAN
    Oct. 15, 2016

    JOE THEODORE WAANO-GANO (AMERICAN, 1906-1982) PORTRAIT OF A MAN

    Est: $80 - $120

    JOE THEODORE WAANO-GANO (AMERICAN, 1906-1982) PORTRAIT OF A MAN, pen and ink on paper, stylized depiction of a standing figure wearing suit and hat, holding cigarette, signed with artist's initials "W. G." lower right. Matted and housed under glass in a modern frame.

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
  • JOE THEODORE WAANO-GANO (AMERICAN, 1906-1982) PORTRAIT STUDIES, LOT OF TWO
    Oct. 15, 2016

    JOE THEODORE WAANO-GANO (AMERICAN, 1906-1982) PORTRAIT STUDIES, LOT OF TWO

    Est: $100 - $200

    JOE THEODORE WAANO-GANO (AMERICAN, 1906-1982) PORTRAIT STUDIES, LOT OF TWO, pencil on paper (each), each bust-length, three profile examples framed together signed with artist's initials, other, more fully developed, example inscribed "'Jim' / Waano-Gano / Sept. 1936 / 'Klamath'". Each housed in a modern frame.

    Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
  • JOE WAANO-GANO (1906-1982 California) OIL ON CANVAS
    Dec. 01, 2012

    JOE WAANO-GANO (1906-1982 California) OIL ON CANVAS

    Est: $400 - $500

    Signed lower right, on the reverse is the name and address of a collector member of' California Art Club'. Measures 22 x 28 inches.

    Dirk Soulis Auctions
  • JOE WAANO-GANO (1906-1982): "NEBULE OF A GHOST"
    Dec. 04, 2010

    JOE WAANO-GANO (1906-1982): "NEBULE OF A GHOST"

    Est: $200 - $400

    Acrylic on paper, 7 1/2 x 6 in., signed and titled on verso.

    STAIR
  • JOE WAANO-GANO (1906 û 1982): "NEBULAE OF A GHOST"
    Dec. 05, 2009

    JOE WAANO-GANO (1906 û 1982): "NEBULAE OF A GHOST"

    Est: $100 - $200

    Glazed stoneware sculpture; 45 in.

    STAIR
  • Joe Waano-Gano (American, 1906-1982) California Mountains; Oil on board (framed); Signed; 12 1/8'' x 15 7/8''; Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey
    Feb. 10, 2007

    Joe Waano-Gano (American, 1906-1982) California Mountains; Oil on board (framed); Signed; 12 1/8'' x 15 7/8''; Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey

    Est: $300 - $500

    Joe Waano-Gano (American, 1906-1982) California Mountains; Oil on board (framed); Signed; 12 1/8'' x 15 7/8''; Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey

    Rago Arts and Auction Center
  • Joe Waano-Gano (Native American, b. 1906), "Western Landscape", c. 1940; pastel/paper, 10" x 15",
    Mar. 03, 2002

    Joe Waano-Gano (Native American, b. 1906), "Western Landscape", c. 1940; pastel/paper, 10" x 15",

    Est: $400 - $600

    signed. Los Angeles artist. Cherokee Indian. Primarily a landscape painter, Waano-Gano exhibited at the California Art Club, San Fernando Valley Art Club, and Los Angeles City hall.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
  • Joe Waano-Gano (Native American, b.1906), "Mountain Landscape", c.1940; oil/board, 16" x 20",
    Feb. 11, 2001

    Joe Waano-Gano (Native American, b.1906), "Mountain Landscape", c.1940; oil/board, 16" x 20",

    Est: $300 - $500

    signed. Los Angeles artist. Cherokee Indian. Primarily a landscape painter, Waano-Gano exhibited at the California Art Club, San Fernando Valley Art Club, and Los Angeles City hall.

    Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
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