Lot 263: Star Liana York (American, b. 1949) “The Blessing Way”
Star Liana York (American, b. 1949)
“The Blessing Way”
depicting a Navajo elder standing with staff in hand, wrapped in a fringed shawl and adorned with turquoise jewelry, modeled with York’s characteristic realism and deeply expressive detail. The figure stands on a naturalistic bronze base set onto a circular marble plinth over a revolving stepped wooden base.
Cast and patinated bronze sculpture
Signed and titled
Height: 28 inches
Provenance: Part of a large Western art collection from Massachusetts
Purchased from the artist, 7/06/1991 ($5,200) receipt available
Certificate of authenticity from Star Liana York available
Presents well, cracking to marble base with some chips, base rotates
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Estimate: $1500- $2500
Auction Date: January 1, 2026
