
Indians in Ceremonial Robes
1925
A richly rendered oil painting on Celotex board, Frank Coburn's *Indians in Ceremonial Robes* depicts Indigenous figures adorned in traditional ceremonial dress, captured with warm, earthy tones that lend a sense of dignity and cultural reverence. Coburn's brushwork brings texture and depth to the intricate details of the robes, reflecting his deep interest in the peoples and traditions of the American West. The unconventional Celotex board support gives the work a distinctive surface quality, adding to its rustic, intimate character.
- Medium
- oil on Celotex board
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Exhibition History: San Diego, Orr's Gallery, Frank Coburn: An Early Los Angeles Painter , 1991, no. 70, p. 107, illustrated in color; p. 132
🔨 Auction Lot
The American West
January 24, 2026
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
Lot 346
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