STERLING SILVER BELT BUCKLE WESTERN VINTAGE A beautifully patinated vintage sterling silver western buckle. Probably dates to 1940's. Size is 1 1/2 inch X 1 1/4 inch. On reverse: Sterling Silver Mexico and a CA entwined.
Circa: 1940's
Condition: Excellent
Size: 1 1/2" X 1 1/4"
Color: Sterling silver
Country of Origin: MX
Manufacturer: Mexico CA entwined mark  

SILVER BELT BUCKLE BANDED AGATE STONE A beautiful banded agate stone mounted in a silver (plated) buckle with western markings. Size is 2 1/2 inch X 1 1/2 inch with no markings on reverse. Made in Arizona.
Circa: 1980's
Condition: New
Size: 2 1/2" X 1 1/2"
Color: Banded agate
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Made in Arizona  

NEW MEXICOS TROUBLED YEARS: The Story of Early Territor NEW MEXICOS TROUBLED YEARS: The Story of Early Territorial Governors
Horn, Calvin.
Horn & Wallace, Albuquerque. 1963. First Edition. SIGNED by author. New Mexico's story of the years 1851 to 1881 as revealed in the administrations of ten territorial governors. A "fascinating close up of New Mexico's rugged citizens and leaders during its territorial years." Foreword by John F. Kennedy. 239 pages. Very good condition. DJ Good.

Circa: 1963
Condition: VG/Good
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: Horn & Wallace, Albuquerque
Author: Calvin Horn
Edition: 1  

A Midnight Sketch 1:oo am Jan of 1975 ARIZONA This unusual print, done by artist Ted (Ettore) DeGrazia, is not one that I have found in my research. I believe it is of the Witch (note long scary fingernails on main figure) that 'Eetoi' and his people must keep dancing all night.

It is double sided with a drawing on the reverse and the story of Eetoi, which I believe is a story of the Papago (Tohono O'odom) people.

I think the art was originally from a book since there are numbers 35 and 36 on each side.

This piece was purchased at the DeGrazia Studio in 1978 and was signed by Ted DeGrazia 1978 on the left, therefore this is a double-signed print, one on the right printed and one on the left in black original ink. For a reproduction to have value, it must also be hand-signed, or double-signed.

DeGrazia was born in 1909 in the eastern Arizona mining camp of Morenci. The Midnight Sketch's were DeGrazia's defense again insomnia; he did hundreds of those, with little handwritten captions on the bottom.
After his early paintings were first published in Arizona Highways magazine, DeGrazia traveled to Mexico City to work with mural masters Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco, who sponsored a solo exhibition of DeGrazia's artwork at the prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1942.

As the value of his original artwork soared, his fame and finances flourished.

To protest inheritance taxes on works of art, DeGrazia hauled about 100 of his paintings (about $1 million worth ) on horseback to the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix and set them ablaze in 1976. This infamous event was reported in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and People magazine, becoming part of DeGrazia's legend before his death in 1982.

A piece of DeGrazia artwork is to be cherished.

Circa: 1975
Condition: Fine
Size: 11 3/4 " X 14 1/4"
Country of Origin: US
 

Ho'Ok DeGrazia print double sided, double signed A second unusual print, done by artist Ted (Ettore) DeGrazia. On one side is the known print entitiled 'Ho- Ok' or 'basket of children' as I call it. It is double sided with a print that I have seen no where else and I call it 'chicken getting throat cut' as that is exactly what it shows. The colors are absolutely vibrant with a bit of mystique added. Probably from the darker side of DeGrazia and not sold to many, making it a 'rare' piece?

This piece was purchased at the DeGrazia Studio in 1978 and was signed by Ted DeGrazia 1978 on the left, therefore this is a double-signed print, one on the right printed and one on the left in black original ink. For a reproduction to have value, it must also be hand-signed, or double-signed.

DeGrazia was born in 1909 in the eastern Arizona mining camp of Morenci.

After his early paintings were first published in Arizona Highways magazine, DeGrazia traveled to Mexico City to work with mural masters Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco, who sponsored a solo exhibition of DeGrazia's artwork at the prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1942.

As the value of his original artwork soared, his fame and finances flourished.

To protest inheritance taxes on works of art, DeGrazia hauled about 100 of his paintings (about $1 million worth ) on horseback to the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix and set them ablaze in 1976. This infamous event was reported in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and People magazine, becoming part of DeGrazia's legend before his death in 1982.

A piece of DeGrazia artwork is to be cherished, even if macabre.
Circa: 1978
Condition: fine
Size: 11 X 14"
Country of Origin: US
 

Everybody's Little Boy Blue Boy Ted DeGrazia print, from an original oil. Double signed with original DeGrazia signature and date 1978 on left.

A beautiful print. Today they sell for $300 in the DeGrazia Studios in Tucson, AZ.

DeGrazia was born in 1909 in the eastern Arizona mining camp of Morenci.

After his early paintings were first published in Arizona Highways magazine, DeGrazia traveled to Mexico City to work with mural masters Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco, who sponsored a solo exhibition of DeGrazia's artwork at the prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1942.

As the value of his original artwork soared, his fame and finances flourished.
To protest inheritance taxes on works of art, DeGrazia hauled about 100 of his paintings (about $1 million worth ) on horseback to the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix and set them ablaze in 1976. This infamous event was reported in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and People magazine, becoming part of DeGrazia's legend before his death in 1982.

Circa: 1978
Condition: Excellent
Size: 17.5" X 13"
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: DeGrazia  

Fiesta Flowers Ted DeGrazia Special Edition 1974 print, from an original oil. Double signed with original DeGrazia signature and date 1978 on left. There is a small tear in the bottom, but is hardly noticable as you can see in the photo. The lower price reflects that.

A beautiful print. Today they sell for $300 in the DeGrazia Studios in Tucson, AZ.


DeGrazia was born in 1909 in the eastern Arizona mining camp of Morenci.
After his early paintings were first published in Arizona Highways magazine, DeGrazia traveled to Mexico City to work with mural masters Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco, who sponsored a solo exhibition of DeGrazia's artwork at the prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1942.
As the value of his original artwork soared, his fame and finances flourished.
To protest inheritance taxes on works of art, DeGrazia hauled about 100 of his paintings (about $1 million worth ) on horseback to the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix and set them ablaze in 1976. This infamous event was reported in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and People magazine, becoming part of DeGrazia's legend before his death in 1982.


Circa: 1974
Condition: Excellent
Size: 18" X 14.5"
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: DeGrazia
Edition: 1974  

Joy and Music in the Air, Joy and Music Everywhere Ted DeGrazia print. Double signed with original DeGrazia signature and date 1978 on left.

A beautiful print with angels riding on a carousel.

Today they sell for $300 in the DeGrazia Studios in Tucson, AZ.


DeGrazia was born in 1909 in the eastern Arizona mining camp of Morenci.

After his early paintings were first published in Arizona Highways magazine, DeGrazia traveled to Mexico City to work with mural masters Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco, who sponsored a solo exhibition of DeGrazia's artwork at the prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1942.

As the value of his original artwork soared, his fame and finances flourished. To protest inheritance taxes on works of art, DeGrazia hauled about 100 of his paintings (about $1 million worth ) on horseback to the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix and set them ablaze in 1976.

This infamous event was reported in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and People magazine, becoming part of DeGrazia's legend before his death in 1982.


Circa: 1978
Condition: Excellent
Size: 16" X 12.5"
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: DeGrazia
Edition: 1978  

Pima Indian Drummer Boy Ted DeGrazia print, from an original oil. Double signed with original DeGrazia signature and date 1978 on left.

A beautiful print of a Pima Indian Drummer boy.

Today they sell for $300 in the DeGrazia Studios in Tucson, AZ.


DeGrazia was born in 1909 in the eastern Arizona mining camp of Morenci.

After his early paintings were first published in Arizona Highways magazine, DeGrazia traveled to Mexico City to work with mural masters Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco, who sponsored a solo exhibition of DeGrazia's artwork at the prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1942.

As the value of his original artwork soared, his fame and finances flourished.

To protest inheritance taxes on works of art, DeGrazia hauled about 100 of his paintings (about $1 million worth ) on horseback to the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix and set them ablaze in 1976.

This infamous event was reported in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and People magazine, becoming part of DeGrazia's legend before his death in 1982.


Circa: 1978 Limited Edition
Condition: Excellent
Size: 18.5" X 15"
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: DeGrazia
Edition: 1978  

Ho'Ok or Basket of Children This unusual print, done by artist Ted (Ettore) DeGrazia, is the known print entitiled 'Ho- Ok' or 'basket of children' as I call it. It is a double sided print, that I have seen no where else, with the other side printed with 'chicken getting throat cut' as that is exactly what it shows. The colors are absolutely vibrant with a bit of mystique added. All of the figures have no eyes except the one child at the bottom.

Probably from the darker side of DeGrazia and not sold to many, making it a 'rare' piece?

This piece was purchased at the DeGrazia Studio in 1978 and was signed by Ted DeGrazia 1978 on the left, therefore this is a double-signed print, one on the right printed and one on the left in black original ink. For a reproduction to have value, it must also be hand-signed, or double-signed.

DeGrazia was born in 1909 in the eastern Arizona mining camp of Morenci.

After his early paintings were first published in Arizona Highways magazine, DeGrazia traveled to Mexico City to work with mural masters Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco, who sponsored a solo exhibition of DeGrazia's artwork at the prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1942.

As the value of his original artwork soared, his fame and finances flourished.

To protest inheritance taxes on works of art, DeGrazia hauled about 100 of his paintings (about $1 million worth ) on horseback to the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix and set them ablaze in 1976. This infamous event was reported in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and People magazine, becoming part of DeGrazia's legend before his death in 1982.

Circa: 1978
Condition: Excellent
Size: 13" X 10.5"
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: DeGrazia
Edition: 1978  

Story of Eetoi This is a picture done by DeGrazia for a book as the 36 in the lower left shows. It tells the story of Eetoi who must drink with the witch, to save the children of the village.

An unusaul print as it is double-sided with the color print of the witch and children onthe other side. Signed with original signature by DeGrazia with the date 1978 on it, it is also double-signed.

The witch has long fingernails and no eyes. It is quite unique.

The colors are absolutely vibrant with a bit of mystique added, making it a 'rare' piece?

DeGrazia was born in 1909 in the eastern Arizona mining camp of Morenci.

After his early paintings were first published in Arizona Highways magazine, DeGrazia traveled to Mexico City to work with mural masters Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco, who sponsored a solo exhibition of DeGrazia's artwork at the prestigious Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1942.

As the value of his original artwork soared, his fame and finances flourished.

To protest inheritance taxes on works of art, DeGrazia hauled about 100 of his paintings (about $1 million worth ) on horseback to the Superstition Mountains near Phoenix and set them ablaze in 1976. This infamous event was reported in such publications as The Wall Street Journal and People magazine, becoming part of DeGrazia's legend before his death in 1982.

Circa: 1975
Condition: Excellent
Size: 14.5" X 11"
Color: B & W
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: DeGrazia
Edition: 1975  

DEGRAZIA MINIATURE PLATE SET OF 10 FRAMED A set of 10 DeGrazia miniature plates set into a beautiful red wood frame.

These were purchased in the 1970's and this set includes 10 one inch miniature painted plates.

Each miniature plate is signed and has number on the back in gold.

Nice gift for the DeGrazia collector and priced right!
Circa: 1970's
Condition: Like New
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: DE GRAZIA ART  

THE PRIVATE WAR OF IKE STOCKTON THE PRIVATE WAR OF IKE STOCKTON
Stanley, F.
World Press, 1959, Denver, Colorado, 1959. Hard Cover. Very Good./Good. THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION of which this is copy # 89 SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Donaciano Vigil was responsible for General Kearney's bloodless conquest of New Mexico; founded the system of government that gave New Mexico a place in the nation and prevented a widespread revolution.

Circa: 1959
Condition: VG/Good
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: World Press, Denver, Colorado
Author: F. Stanley
Edition: 1  

THE CIVIL WAR IN NEW MEXICO THE CIVIL WAR IN NEW MEXICO
F. Stanley
The World Press, Inc., Denver, CO, U.S.A, 1960. Hard Cover. Very Good. DJ Good. First Edition . Signed by author. Pages are bright and clean.

Mr. Stanley writes "Dedicated to the New Mexico Volunteers who deserve a bigger monument than I can build." A story about the Civil War in New Mexico and the many volunteers that fought.

Signed by the author, this book is in excellent condition.

Circa: 1960
Condition: VG/VG
Country of Origin: US
Publisher: The World Press, Inc., Denver, CO, U.S.A
Author: F. Stanley
Edition: 1  

FISHING REEL HEDDON 'PAL' VINTAGE This Heddon bait-casting reel has been in my family since I was a small child and it was the reel that I learned to fish with in the 1950's-60's. It is in excellent condition and a great find for any collector of vintage fishing items.
Circa: Early 1900's
Condition: Excellent
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Heddon