In conjunction for the Maxwell's 13th Annual Navajo Rug Auction the next day, on Friday, November 18 from 5-7 p.m. you can preview a sample of the auction objects and bring in your own Native American artworks to the Maxwell Museum to be appraised. Experts from R.B. Burnham & Company from Arizona will be on hand to identify and suggest the value of your items. Virginia Burnham will also feature her Native American jewelry trunk sale. Appraisals are first-come first-served and cost $10 per item (cash or check only preferred but credit card payment is also available; no more than three items per person).
The rug auction will be on Saturday, November 19, begin at 11 a.m. Viewing takes place from 11:00 am-1:00 p.m. and the auction will start at 1:00 p.m. Whether you are a collector or just interested in learning about Navajo weaving and acquiring your first weaving, or other Native artwork, the auction offers a great opportunity to view a variety of styles. It is fast moving, fun, and exciting. Browse, bid, and take home a unique handmade textile. Weavers received 80% of the final bid price, while the Maxwell Museum receives the 10% buyer's premium. The auction is on Santa Ana land; purchases are therefore not subject to sales tax.
