A few examples of appraisal values for
GUAM

• SIGNED WILLIAM DRAPER WWII PAINTING
  SIGNED WILLIAM DRAPER WWII PAINTING - LANDING AT GUAMWilliam Franklin Draper (American, 1912-2003). Study for mural "Landing at Guam" oil on heavy gauge illustration board, ca. 1943 CE. Signed "Wm. F. Draper" on lower right. An action-packed composition by combat artist William Draper featuring soldiers rushing to the coast of Guam during World War II. Notice that Draper painted the scene as viewed through the window of a ship, replete with spouts of water projecting up from the embattled waters, a burning vessel with red flames and plumes of smoke in the sea, and a crowd of soldiers making their way to shore. In 1942, William Draper joined the Navy, and served as a combat artist when stationed on the Aleutian Islands and in the South Pacific. He observed and painted battle scenes on Bougainville, Guam, Saipan, and other locations, as well as genre scenes of soldiers who were not engaged in combat but rather between battles. This piece was a study for a mural entitled "Landing at Guam" that Draper painted for the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Combat artists like Lieutenant Draper certainly did not shy away from dangerous wartime conditions but rather bravely recorded the alarming events as they unfolded. Size: 13.625" L x 34" W (34.6 cm x 86.4 cm) William Franklin Draper was born in Hopedale, Massachusetts on December 24, 1912. A child prodigy, he studied classical piano at Harvard University. He later changed his focus to fine art and studied with Charles Webster Hawthorne and Henry Hensche in Provincetown, Rhode Island. Draper also attended the National Academy of Design in New York and the Cape Cod School of Art in Massachusetts. Then he traveled to Spain and studied with Harry Zimmerman, moved on to France and attended the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. In 1937, he moved to Boston to study sculpture with George Demetrius and also studied with Jon Corbino in beautiful Rockport, Massachusetts. In 1942, Draper joined the Navy and served as a combat artist when stationed on the Aleutian Islands and in the South Pacific. He observed and painted battle scenes on Bougainville, Guam, Saipan, and other locations, as well as genre scenes of soldiers who were not engaged in combat but rather at work and at play. National Geographic magazine reproduced 25 of his war images in four issues in 1944. In 1945, the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. organized a group exhibition of works by five official war artists, including Draper. That same year the Metropolitan Museum of Art included Draper in an exhibition entitled, ''The War Against Japan.'' Draper was also featured in a PBS television show about combat artists entitled, "They Drew Fire" in May of 2000. After the war, Draper opened a studio on Park Avenue in New York City and continued to not only paint, but also play classical and jazz piano. Draper's career spanned seven decades. In addition to painting WWII battle scenes, he painted landscapes, floral still lifes, interiors, and was an accomplished portraitist. In fact, Draper's subjects included a portrait of John F. Kennedy that hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. based upon an oil sketch for which the president sat in 1962. Draper was actually the only artist who painted JFK from life. Draper showed at Knoedler, the Graham Gallery, Portraits, Inc., the Far Gallery, The Findlay Galleries (New York, NY) and the Robert C. Vose Galleries (Boston, MA). His work has been included in shows at the National Portrait Gallery and the Corcoran Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), The National Academy of Design (New York, NY), The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, (Boston, MA) the Fogg Art Museum, (one of the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, MA), the National Gallery, (London), Salon de la Marine (Paris) and in museums in Australia. Draper also taught at the Art Students League of New York, and received a lifetime achievement award from the Portrait Society of America in 1999. Provenance: The William F. Draper Collection, New York City, USA, acquired via descent from the late William Franklin Draper (1912-2003), an accomplished American artist whose career spanned seven decades. Known as the "Dean of American Portraiture," William Draper was the only artist to paint President John F. Kennedy from life, and his oeuvre includes marvelous landscapes from his world travels, military paintings as he was one of only seventeen Combat Artists in WWII, and portraits of illustrious individuals. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #153869 Condition: Signed by the artist on the lower right. A few scuffs with pigment losses to the painting as shown. A few stains and scuffs with pigment losses to the grey background as shown. Minute old loss to board at center of upper edge, presumably from nail used to attach framing. Painting is a bit loose within the frame. Frame could be removed if desired. Draper Estate stamp on verso. "Sketch for Mural 'Landing at Guam' at US Naval Academy" is handwritten on verso.
• MALTBY SYKES, (AMERICAN,
  MALTBY SYKES, (AMERICAN, 1911-1992), EVENING ENTERTAINMENT, GUAM, WATERCOLOR, 1945, SIGHT: 15 X 19 1/2 IN.; FRAME: 25 X 29 IN.MALTBY SYKES, (American, 1911-1992) Evening Entertainment, Guam, watercolor, 1945 dated and signed Maltby Sykes ''45 Guam, l.l. sight: 15 x 19 1/2 in.; frame: 25 x 29 in. Provenance: The Lifetime Collection of a New York City Gentleman. Other Notes: Born in Mississippi and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, William Maltby Sykes studied under and worked with numerous noted artists early in his career, spending summers in Elizabethtown, New York under the tutelage of Wayman Adams and George C. Miller. He also served as an artistic assistant to Diego Rivera in 1936, working on a mural project in Mexico City. Sykes joined the Air Force at the outbreak of WWII, and was sent to the Pacific as a military artist. After the war, Sykes continued his career as an art teacher and as an artist, and traveled to Paris on the G.I. Bill, studying under Fernand Leger and Andre Lhote. The present work, which dates to Sykes'' time in the Pacific during WWII, depicts troops in Guam viewing a film thought to star Bette Davis. Condition:
• GUANTANAMO BAY 1947 PANORAMIC
  GUANTANAMO BAY 1947 PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHSGroup of vintage photographs to include a view of Santiago De Cuba, a panoramic shot of the Atlantic fleet from the Gauntanamo Bay radio tower, a group photo at the Symposium, military banquet and ball at the Waldorf-Astoria April 12th 1947 to include approximately seven photos.
• PAPUA NEW GUINEA, LARGE GARAMUT
  PAPUA NEW GUINEA, LARGE GARAMUT DRUM Sepik River Region, coral, white and black pigment on carved wood, the long hollowed canoe-form body decorated with incised circular pattern and painted link scroll, with carved animal spirit heads on each end, 14"h x 76"l x 12"w
• JOSEPH E. YOAKUM (AM. 1888-1976)
  JOSEPH E. YOAKUM (AM. 1888-1976) “SIERRA MAESTRA ON GUA...Joseph E. Yoakum (Am. 1888-1976) “Sierra Maestra on Guantanamo Bay near Santiago Cuba”, colored pencil and other medium. Image 12”H. x 19”W. Titled upper left, but appears unsigned. Yoakum was a friend of the deceased and the painting was acquired directly from the artist. Condition: Discoloration to paper, no tears or damage, not examined out of frame
• KALAM PAPUA NEW GUINEA SHIELD Kalam
  KALAM PAPUA NEW GUINEA SHIELD Kalam Papua New Guinea shield, Simbai, with incised and raised abstract design, approximately 46.5"h x 19"w. Provenance: Collection of Vanna and N. Lee Lacy (Palm Springs, California)
• Papuan Gulf Gope Spirit Board,
  Papuan Gulf Gope Spirit Board, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century carved wood with natural pigments height 77 in — 195.6 cm
• Japan
  Japan
• LETTER FROM MISSIONARY ON YUOU
  LETTER FROM MISSIONARY ON YUOU ISLANDTyped on onion paper, unsigned, the letter appears to be from a missionary priest, possibly German, describing local life on Yuou Island. Yuou Island is probably Yuo Island, also known as Guap Island, off the coast of Wewak, East Sepik Province, New Guinea. Although written in English, the sentence composition and some words such as "Mandat" indicate that the author's first language may have been German. Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 1930's Material: Paperwork Provenance: Louis Pierre Ledoux Collection
• TWO STAMP ALBUMS, CONSISTING OF:
  TWO STAMP ALBUMS, CONSISTING OF: NORFOLK ISLAND AND PAPUA NEW GUINEATwo Stamp Albums, Consisting of: Norfolk Island and Papua New Guinea
• CHRIS CALLE (B. 1961) DIVER IN
  CHRIS CALLE (B. 1961) DIVER IN CHUUK LAGOONChris Calle (American, B. 1961) "Diver in Chuuk Lagoon" Signed lower right. Original Mixed Media on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published as the Federated States of Micronesia lower left stamp on the 32c Chuuk Lagoon Se-tenant Block of 4 issued February 6, 1995. Measuring 38 miles in diameter and reaching depths of more than 300 feet, Chuuk Lagoon is regarded as one of the best diving spots in the world. It is estimated that over 100 sunken ships as well as scores of aircraft and submarine wreckage litter the lagoon bed. Many are remnants of World War II. In 1944, Allied forces began a relentless push across the Pacific toward Japan. During this campaign, the lagoon -- which had become a large base of operations -- was the scene of continuous bombing, strafing and torpedo runs aimed at disabling this vital Japanese stronghold. Enhancing the myriad coral-encrusted wrecks found in Chuuk Lagoon is a fascinating display of marine life. The snorkelers, divers, underwater photographers and scientists who flock to this intriguing world beneath the sea are treated to a magnificent kaleidoscope of engaging creatures. Colorful clown triggerfish, exotic lion fish and schools of blue devil fish flit among fields of brilliantly hued coral, providing a show like nothing above the surface. Image Size: 14 x 17 in. Overall Size: 18.5 x 23.25 in. Unframed. (B14944) Condition: - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. - Due to the size of our gallery not all items are out for preview at one time. If you plan on coming to preview any lot(s) we recommend letting us know prior so we can have them collected and prepared for your preview. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - All artwork is listed and sold per section (10) of our terms and conditions, please read over all definitions of authorship prior to bidding to better understand artwork listings. - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail.com - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
• PAPUAN GULF, GOPE BOARD 19th/20th
  PAPUAN GULF, GOPE BOARD 19th/20th c., Era River, New Guinea, carved wood with white and brown pigment, carved in relief with a nude male figure, inscription verso "F & M Wright" (for Faith and Martin Wright), 56"h x 13"w
• Gorham Japan
  Gorham Japan
• 20TH C. PAPUA NEW GUINEA POLYCHROME
  20TH C. PAPUA NEW GUINEA POLYCHROME GOPE BOARD Oceania, mid 20th century. Papua New Guinea carved wooden gope board having geometric motif in red and black. Unmarked. Provenance: Acquired from Artemis Gallery on January 4, 2018, lot 108f, ex-private Tucson, Arizona collection; ex-Ron Perry collection. Note Accompanied by Artemis COA. Approx. h. 48.75".
• PAPUA NEW GUINEA OCEANIC BOWS &
  PAPUA NEW GUINEA OCEANIC BOWS & ARROWS Papua New Guinea,20th CenturyIncludes two carved wood bow with a large array of assorted multi tribe arrows with carved wood and quill arrowheads.
• PAPUA NEW GUINEA OCEANIC BOW &
  PAPUA NEW GUINEA OCEANIC BOW & ARROWS Papua New Guinea,20th CenturyIncludes a carved wood bow with a large array of assorted multi tribe arrows with carved wood and quill arrowheads.
• Papuan Gulf Gope Spirit Board,
  Papuan Gulf Gope Spirit Board, Papua New Guinea, 20th century carved wood with natural pigments height 32 in — 81.3 cm
• Rest of World: Gu-Ko album of
  Rest of World: Gu-Ko album of various countries including Guatemala, Hungary, Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq (including Br Occupation) and Israel. Mint & used; QV period on. 100s
• CHRIS CALLE (B. 1961)
  CHRIS CALLE (B. 1961) "MICRONESIA"Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "Micronesia (Issued by U.S.)" Signed lower right. Mixed Media on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Maximum Card for the Federated States of Micronesia/U.S. Compact of Free Association stamp issued September 28, 1990. Flung across the vast sapphire Western Pacific to the north of Australia and south of Japan, the Federated States of Micronesia comprise more than 600 islands and islets. Like tiny ships bobbing on a vast expanse of ocean, the area encompassed by the Federated States is mostly saltwater; Ferdinand Magellan, sailing through their midst in 1521, failed to spot a single island. Yet people have inhabited these islands for as much as 3,500 years, making their living from the sea and farming the small portions of arable land. In more recent centuries, the islands have been claimed by colonial Spain, imperial Germany and Japan. During World War II, the islands were wrenched from the control of Japan by the United States. Following the war, the area was placed under the auspices of the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands and administered by the United States. Today, the Re Mathau or People of the Deep Sea -- as many of the islands' more than 100,000 citizens are known -- claim their independence due to a pact signed with the United States in 1982. Under this agreement, called the Compact of Free Association, the Federated States of Micronesia have control of their own government with the United States being responsible for external security, defense and financial assistance to the islands. The compact came into force with the dissolution of the Trust Territory in 1986. Image Size: 15.75 x 16.25 in. Overall Size: 19.25 x 23 in. Unframed. (B12603) Condition: - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. - Due to the size of our gallery not all items are out for preview at one time. If you plan on coming to preview any lot(s) we recommend letting us know prior so we can have them collected and prepared for your preview. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - All artwork is listed and sold per section (10) of our terms and conditions, please read over all definitions of authorship prior to bidding to better understand artwork listings. - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail.com - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
• GROSS (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY)
  GROSS (AMERICAN 20TH CENTURY) ISLAND Oil on canvas: 24 1/2 x 36 in. Framed; lower right signed: Gross
• PAPUA NEW GUINEA, WEDDING CURRENCY,
  PAPUA NEW GUINEA, WEDDING CURRENCY, EX-WRIGHT Maprik region, (2) pieces incl. woven plant fiber, red, black and white pigment, feather decoration, on custom stand, and shell with partially polished exterior, iridescent interior, 4"h x 7"w x 6.5"d (shell), 9.5"h x 8"w x 10"d (woven fiber), 14"h (woven fiber on stand)
• THREE CARVED WOOD WALL HANGINGS
  THREE CARVED WOOD WALL HANGINGS FROM GUAM TALLEST: 16 IN. (40.6 CM.)THREE CARVED WOOD WALL HANGINGS FROM GUAM, incised to reverse on slice, including a man and woman in profile, the third a slice painted with abstract stylized figures (3) Dimensions: Tallest: 16 in. (40.6 cm.)
• TWO STAMP ALBUMS, CONSISTING OF:
  TWO STAMP ALBUMS, CONSISTING OF: JERSEY ISLANDS AND GUERNSEYTwo Stamp Albums, Consisting of: Jersey Islands and Guernsey
• G
  G
• DAVID GRAHAM (b. 1952): "HAWAIIAN
  DAVID GRAHAM (b. 1952): "HAWAIIAN PHOTOS ATLANTIC CITY N.J." Ektacolor print 20 x 24 in. (sight sheet) signed titled dated 1980 and numbered 1/25.
• NGIRAIBUUCH SKEDONG (1917-D.,
  NGIRAIBUUCH SKEDONG (1917-D., PALAU, MICRONESIA)PAINTED WOODEN STORYBOARD DEPICTING A MAN MOVING A LARGE STONE DISC BEFORE A CHEERING CROWD, WHILE IN THE FAR RIGHT LEAPS A SOLDIER HOLDING A SPEAR, 27" X 9", GOOD CONDITION, TAPED INFORMATIVE BLURB ON VERSO. ALONG WITH A HANDMADE REED BASKET THAT APPEARS TO BE A TYPE OF TRAP, DECORATIVE SHELL AFFIXED TO TOP, PROBABLY FROM A SIMILAR GEOGRAPHIC REGION, 21" X 7 1/4" X 5", EXCELLENT CONDITION.
• Japan
  Japan
• PAPUA NEW GUINEA HAND-HELD TRIBAL
  PAPUA NEW GUINEA HAND-HELD TRIBAL DRUM WITH INCISED DESIGNS Papua New Guinea hand-held tribal drum with incised designs, fine signs of age and use, a lovely old example, 16.5"h Provenance: acquired in 1964, Estate of Raymond G. Handley
• Two Japan
  Two Japan
• Six Papua New Guinea war shields
  Six Papua New Guinea war shields tallest - 79 1/4" h. ?
• Two Japan
  Two Japan
• (3) World War Two 16 MM Real To
  (3) World War Two 16 MM Real To Real TapesEach encased in metal container two labeled United States Navy Bureau of Aeronautics and titled U-Boat Capture and the other titled Pearl Harbor the third titled Guam circa World War Two era. Private collection Waterford Mi.
• 1935-A U.S. $1.00 Hawaii Silver
  1935-A U.S. $1.00 Hawaii Silver Certificate special WWII issue.
• Japan
  Japan
• CHRIS CALLE (B. 1961) "MARSHALL
  CHRIS CALLE (B. 1961) "MARSHALL ISLANDS"Chris Calle (American, B. 1961) "Marshall Islands (Issued by U.S.)" Signed lower right. Original Watercolor/Pencil/Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Maximum Card for the Republic of the Marshall Islands/U.S. Compact of Free Association stamp issued September 28, 1990. Change has been a way of life for the people of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Over the centuries, the people of the islands have adapted to the subtle changes in nature, but life in the last one hundred years has been much more dramatic. In the final years of the 19th century, the islands were claimed by Germany and governed by that faraway country for over two decades. By the end of the First World War a new government had laid claim to the islands: Japan. Held for three decades by Japan, the islands were liberated by U. S. forces in World War II, and were designated a United Nations Trust Territory in 1947. Under this umbrella, the Marshall Islands moved to a much-desired independence. Today, after more than one hundred years of dealing with one distant government after another, the people of the Marshall Islands are in control of their own destiny. The first of many important steps was taken in that direction in 1979, when the Marshallese adopted a constitution. In 1982, the people signed an agreement, called the Compact of Free Association, which envisioned complete self-government. The compact came into force when the Trust Territory was dissolved in 1986 and the Marshall Islands became independent. The people of the islands elected a thirty-three member parliament, called the Nitijela, to oversee matters on the islands. The parliament, in turn, elected a president. Image Size: 13.75 x 19.75 in. Overall Size: 19.25 x 23.25 in. Unframed. (B12604) Condition: - By registering to bid for this auction either in-house or online and/or placing a bid in this auction the BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Helmuth Stone Gallery Auctions. - Due to the size of our gallery not all items are out for preview at one time. If you plan on coming to preview any lot(s) we recommend letting us know prior so we can have them collected and prepared for your preview. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots or invoices containing said lots MUST be paid for via WIRE TRANSFER, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - All items are sold as-is where-is and no guarantees are made of any kind. All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - All artwork is listed and sold per section (10) of our terms and conditions, please read over all definitions of authorship prior to bidding to better understand artwork listings. - Helmuth Stone Gallery provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at HelmuthStone@gmail.com - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding, shipping quotes can take up to a week or more post-sale as we host our auctions through multiple online platforms and shipping can become backlogged, if you would like a list of local shippers please email us directly. - Our auction catalogs are hosted through multiple online platforms along with phone and in-house bidding. Bids placed on other platforms are not shown through this catalog. Because of this, even if it appears you are the only absentee bid or bidder on a lot, you may already be outbid or may have placed a bid equal to another bidder. Therefore, we always recommend bidding live. - Unless otherwise stated in the description, all items are sold without additional documentation or COAs. If any supporting documentation is available an image will be available online via the catalog listing.
• Japan
  Japan