Grasons: Luxury Southwest Living, Art, Furniture, Decor (500 Lots!)

Discover an exceptional Tucson estate collection where luxury Southwestern living, Native American art, fine art, designer furniture, hand-knotted Persian rugs, vintage collectibles, art glass, crystal, quality kitchenware, outdoor furnishings and distinctive décor come together in an expansive auction filled with remarkable finds.

The collection is especially strong in Southwestern and Native American art, with signed pottery, carvings, katsina and kachina figures, woven textiles and regional artwork. Highlights include Rose Williams Diné/Navajo piñon-pitch pottery, Sammy Naranjo Santa Clara Pueblo blackware, Laverne Loretto Tosa Jemez Pueblo pottery, Olivia Martinez Taos Pueblo pottery, works by Alexander R. Youvella Sr., Preston Youvella, Darrell Youvella, Sterling Francis, Rena Juan, Harry and Isabelle Benally, H. Benally, Donny Preston, Loraine Williams, and other Hopi, Diné/Navajo, Pueblo and Southwestern artists. The catalog also features Zapotec wool weavings, Tohono O'odham basketry, Southwestern folk art, carved wood figures and Native American art and history books. The Rose Williams pottery, for example, includes signed Diné work displaying traditional piñon-pitch finishes, fire-cloud coloration and applied decoration.

Fine-art collectors will find an unusually broad selection of original paintings, sculpture, photography, mixed media, encaustic art, prints and signed works. Featured artists include Gayle Nason, Jeff Cochran, Brenda Bredvik, Hans Martin Schleeh, Fabio Previtali, Emilia Arana, Ryan Hale, Sherri Belassen, Robin Daniels, Joyce Andre, Michael Johnson, Rebecca Crowell, Earlayne Chance, Patricia Oblack, Simon Donovan, Jeffrey Hirst, Thea Schrack, Roy Young, Gerald A. Chacon, Lloyd Schermer, Tsugumasa Nojiri, Charles E. Rubino and others. Standouts include Gayle Nason's signed original oil “Beads of Long Ago,” accompanied by a Sanders Galleries appraisal, and Jeff Cochran's atmospheric original oil “Invitation,” accompanied by Wilde Meyer Gallery documentation. Western art and Americana are represented as well, including a signed “End of the Trail” sculpture after James Earle Fraser, Maynard Dixon books, Western imagery and Tucson-area artwork.

The home's furnishings offer an impressive mix of high-end designer furniture, Western décor, Southwestern furniture, leather seating, traditional furniture and rustic luxury. Look for custom Century Furniture distressed leather seating, Precedent by Sherrill Furniture swivel rockers, Michael Thomas Furniture, Milling Road by Baker, Vanguard Furniture, Drexel Heritage, Lexington, Rowe Furniture, Broyhill, Sligh, Theodore Alexander, Bernhardt, Lorts Manufacturing, Paul Robert, Fremarc Designs and more. The custom Century pieces combine distressed leather, suede trim and nailhead detailing for a distinctly Western and Southwestern luxury aesthetic. Also included are dining tables and chairs, desks, bookcases, bedroom furniture, accent tables, cabinets, rockers, benches, lighting and an enormous antique primitive wooden dough bowl/trencher measuring more than four feet long.

Textile and rug buyers will want to explore the extensive assortment of hand-knotted Persian and Oriental rugs, including Bidjar, Hamadan, Heriz, Bakhtiari, Persian village, prayer and medallion rugs, along with Afghan/Baluch-style rugs, Pakistani wool rugs, Mexican and Oaxaca Zapotec-style handwoven textiles, runners and tribal textile pieces. The selection ranges from smaller accent and prayer rugs to substantial room-size carpets and offers rich traditional patterns, saturated colors and hand-knotted construction.

Collectors of decorative arts will find Steuben, Baccarat, Waterford, Orrefors, Simon Pearce, Fostoria, Paden City, Timo Sarpaneva, Murano-style art glass, Peter Greenwood hand-blown glass, Limoges, Haviland, Royal Doulton, Wedgwood and Ovington Brothers, alongside silverplate, pewter, copper, sterling accents, vintage barware and European glassware. Dinnerware and entertaining pieces include Haviland Limoges, HF Coors Tucson pottery, Le Cadeaux, Pottery Barn, Crate & Barrel, Oneida, serving ware and large table-service collections.

The kitchen is equally well represented with All-Clad stainless cookware, Lodge cast iron, Wüsthof knives, Corning Ware, Pyrex, Cuisinart, DeLonghi, Braun, Krups, West Bend, Hamilton Beach, stainless flatware, bakeware, serving pieces and an assortment of quality kitchen accessories.

Vintage and nostalgia buyers will find plenty to explore, including GI Joe, Kenner Star Wars, Playmobil, Fisher-Price, Tonka, Lesney, Matchbox, Thomas & Friends, LEGO and vintage toys, plus children's furniture, games and collectibles. Additional specialty pieces include an Olivetti Lettera 32 typewriter, antique steamer trunk, Victorian parasol, vintage smoking accessories, Presidential memorabilia, movie and golf posters, signed golf memorabilia, books, vintage clothing, Burberry, Brooks Brothers, Church's and Royal Tweed footwear, a Dooney & Bourke handbag, and vintage Serengeti sunglasses.

Photography and technology offerings include Nikon Nikkor lenses, Nikon Speedlight SB-800, Tamron lenses, camera bags, tripods and photography accessories, as well as an Apple 21.5-inch Retina 4K iMac, Brother wireless printer, electronics and home-office equipment.

The auction continues outdoors with a substantial collection of premium patio furniture, teak outdoor furniture, garden décor, planters, tools and outdoor equipment. Featured pieces include Three Birds Casual teak furniture, Ebel Avignon chaise lounges, Treasure Garden umbrellas, wrought-iron and metal patio dining sets, outdoor storage, fire pit, garden benches and planters, plus a standout Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet commercial-style stainless steel gas grill. Garage and recreation offerings include Schwinn and Specialized bicycles, golf clubs and bags, fitness equipment, Ryobi and Craftsman equipment, ladders, shelving, shop vacuums, lawn and garden tools, and other household and workshop essentials.

From museum-worthy Southwestern pottery and signed original artwork to designer furniture, Persian carpets, crystal, vintage toys, cookware and premium outdoor living, this is a remarkably diverse estate with something to discover in nearly every category. Whether you're searching for Native American pottery, Hopi kachinas and katsinas, Navajo art, Southwestern décor, Western art, original paintings, mid-century and designer furniture, antique rugs, art glass, vintage collectibles, luxury home furnishings, patio furniture or quality household goods, this auction rewards a closer look from beginning to end.

Browse all 500 lots and bid on your favorites—there are standout pieces throughout the entire catalog.