Mela Youngblood Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Mela Youngblood Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 16, 2024
Mela Youngblood (1931-1991, Santa Clara Pueblo), A Santa Clara blackware pottery jar, 1970
Est: $400 - $600
Mela Youngblood (1931-1991, Santa Clara Pueblo) A Santa Clara blackware pottery jar, 1970 Signed and dated to base: Mela Youngblood / Santa Clara Pue / 11-2-70 The carved cylindrical blackware jar with curvilinear banded motif
John Moran Auctioneers
May. 25, 2023
Santa Clara Indian blackware double wedding vase
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mela Youngblood (1931-1991), Santa Clara Indian blackware double wedding vase, signed with address on underside, accompanied by a first place ribbon dated 1973, for ENIPC artists and craftsman show San Juan Pueblo, with incised bear paw decoration, 11" h. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
May. 25, 2023
Santa Clara Indian blackware pot
Est: $300 - $400
Mela Youngblood (1931-1991), Santa Clara Indian blackware pot, dated Nov. 1974, with carved wave and geometric design, signed on underside, 3 1/2" h., 4" dia. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Pook & Pook Inc.
Mar. 14, 2023
Mela Youngblood (1931-1991, Santa Clara Pueblo)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mela Youngblood (1931-1991, Santa Clara Pueblo) Circa 1970 A Santa Clara black ware pottery jar Signed and dated to the underside: Mela Youngblood / Santa Clara Pue / 11-2-70 A carved cylindrical blackware jar with curvilinear banded motif
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 04, 2022
Mela Youngblood (1931-1991, Santa Clara Pueblo)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Mela Youngblood (1931-1991, Santa Clara Pueblo) A Santa Clara black ware pottery jar, 1970 Signed and dated to base: Mela Youngblood / Santa Clara Pue / 11-2-70 A carved cylindrical blackware jar with curvilinear banded motif 4.5" H x 4.125" Dia.
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 29, 2022
Mela Youngblood 1931-1991 Santa Clara Pueblo Vase
Est: $100 - $1,000
Mela Tafoya Youngblood, (American, 1931-1991). A Santa Clara Pueblo art pottery signed carved blackware pot. This vase won first prize at the Santa Fe Indian Craft Show in 1984. Paperwork and awards accompany pottery. Procured from a Palm Beach Island Estate. Dimensions: 13 X 9 X 9 in. Condition: Good overall condition with normal surface wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $85 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com
Hill Auction Gallery
May. 24, 2022
Two Santa Clara Pueblo pottery pitchers
Est: $500 - $700
Two Santa Clara Pueblo pottery pitchers Two works: A Mela Tafoya Youngblood blackware vessel (1931-1991, Santa Clara Pueblo) The blackware pottery pitcher with burnished slip glaze and melon ribs to the body Signed and dated to underside: 8/19/76 / Mela Youngblood / Santa Clara Pueblo 5.5" H x 4.75" W x 4.5" D A Shirley Tafoya miniature blackware pitcher (1947-2010, Santa Clara Pueblo) Signed and dated to underside: Shirley Cactus Blossom Tafoya The miniature blackware pottery vessel with burnished slip glaze and concave-style trim to shoulder 2.75" H x 2.5" Dia. 2 pieces Exhibitions: Small pitcher: Santa Fe, NM, "Southwestern Association for Indian Arts," August 22, 2003, First Place winner Notes: This lot is accompanied by a First Place ribbon.
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 22, 2021
A Mela Youngblood lidded melon jar
Est: $800 - $1,200
Mela Youngblood Santa Clara Pueblo, (1931-1991), a lidded blackware pottery melon jar of squat form, the lid with a simple looped handle, the lid and jar each signed: Mela Youngblood Santa Clara Pueblo. height 6 5/8in, diameter 6 1/2in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Aug. 15, 2021
Santa Clara, Nathan and Mela Tafoya Youngblood, Carved Blackware Wedding Vase
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Nathan Youngblood and Mela Tafoya Youngblood (Santa Clara, b. 1954) (Santa Clara, 1931 - 1991) Carved Blackware Wedding Vase, 1978 fired clay inscribed underside: 8/19/78 / [artist's cipher] Nathan / Youngblood / + / Mela Youngblood 11 x 8 x 7 1/2 in. (27.94 x 20.32 x 19.05 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 15, 2021
Santa Clara, Mela Youngblood, Carved Blackware Vessel, 1980
Est: $500 - $1,000
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, 1931 - 1990) Carved Blackware Vessel, 1980 fired clay inscribed underside: 6/30/80 / Mela Youngblood / Santa Clara Pueblo
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 15, 2021
Santa Clara, Mela Youngblood, Large Blackware Jar, ca. 1980
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, 1931 - 1990) Large Blackware Jar, ca. 1980 fired clay inscribed underside: Mela Youngblood / Santa Clara / Pueblo
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jul. 13, 2021
MELA YOUNGBLOOD CARVED BLACKWARE JAR.
Est: $300 - $400
MELA YOUNGBLOOD CARVED BLACKWARE JAR. Comprising an impressive Santa Clara blackware jar by noted artisan Mela Youngblood (1931-1990). The shoulder banded with deeply carved serpent Avanyu and geometric designs. Signed and dated on underside of base 10/16/79. Height 5.75 inches, diameter 7.5 inches. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
May. 06, 2021
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, 1931-1990) Blackware Vase
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, 1931-1990) Blackware Vase signed Mela Youngblood (on base) height 12 1/2 inches Property from the Collection of Barbara and Gabe Alovis, Scottsdale, Arizona
Hindman
Jun. 05, 2020
Mela Youngblood (SANTA CLARA, 1931-1990) Blackware Vase
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Mela Youngblood (SANTA CLARA, 1931-1990) Blackware Vase carved decorations on shoulder; signed on base height 12.5 inches
Hindman
Jan. 17, 2020
Mida Tafoya (Santa Clara, b. 1931) Wedding Vase
Est: $500 - $700
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, b. 1931) Wedding Vase **ARTIST ATTRIBUTION CHANGED, ESTIMATE CHANGED** signed on base, height 13 in. x diameter 7 in. third quarter 20th century
Cowan's Auctions
Jan. 17, 2020
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, 1931-1991) Wedding Vase
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, 1931-1991) Wedding Vase signed on base, height 10 in. x diameter 6 in. third quarter 20th century
Cowan's Auctions
Nov. 16, 2019
MELA YOUNGBLOOD (D.1990) SANTA CLARA BLACKWARE JAR
Est: $800 - $1,500
Large Native American Santa Clara Pueblo blackware pottery jar, signed Mela Youngblood (1931-1990), dated 6/14/78, having a black on black Avanyu serpent pattern in center band, approx 19"h, 11"diam, 11.5lbs *Provenance: The family of Alfred A. King (Texas, 1916-2006) great-grandson of Captain Richard King, founder of the now 825,000 acre Texas King Ranch.* Start Price: $500.00
Austin Auction Gallery
Oct. 25, 2019
A MELA YOUNGBLOOD (1931-1990) SANTA CLARA MELON JAR
Est: $500 - $750
Mela Youngblood (1931-1990) 1977 The blackware jar with twenty pronounced ribs, attractive proportions, signed on the base and dated 4/20/77. Measures 4.25 x 7.25 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Oct. 11, 2019
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, 1931-1991) Carved Blackware Pottery Jar
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
of ovid form and carved around shoulder with Avanyu; signed on base,height 9.25 in. x diameter 7.75 in. third quarter 20th century
Cowan's Auctions
Apr. 06, 2018
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, 1931-1991) Blackware Pottery Jar
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
with globular body and attenuated neck; shoulder of jar is carved with a repeating feather design; signed and dated on base, height 13 in. x diameter 9.5 in. July 10, 1974
Cowan's Auctions
Sep. 23, 2017
Mela Youngblood (Santa Clara, 1931-1990) Blackware Pottery Bowl
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
deeply carved bowl with Avanyu meandering around middle; signed on base, height 4.25 in. x diameter 8.75 in. mid-20th century
Cowan's Auctions
Aug. 15, 2015
Mela Youngblood | Black Pot with Organic Shapes
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Artist: Mela Youngblood 1931 - 1991 | Title: Black Pot with Organic Shapes | Inscribed underside: Mela Youngblood Santa Clara Pueblo | Media: Ceramic | Dimensions: 13 1/2 by 9 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches
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