Lot 131
Price Realized: $3,200 |
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Lot: 131 Description: SANTA FE - colorful cast aluminum wall plaque decorated in turquoise blue, tan, maroon and black colors. Titled, "Father Sky," this amazing relic once hung in the infamous El Capitan hi level car #705 that were first ordered in 1954. Piece measures 27 1/2" high and 17 1/2" wide. "Using Native Designs, Paul Phillipe Cret and his assistant John Harbeson of Philadelphia, along with Chicago based designer Sterling McDonald and Santa Fe's Roger Birdseye, worked together with the Budd Company to create artistic interiors like none other." (quoted from Al Wilcoxen who designed and created a slide show of the car interiors.) Usually found in pairs I will be offering Mother Earth in Auction 103 so this will allow another chance to obtain a sought-after pair. I have included several of the photos shared by Al Wilcoxen on the website as well. A wonderful piece of early Santa Fe history that will be a treasure for the new owner to enjoy for many years to come. Minimum bid: $2,500 Price Realized: $3,200 |
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