Charles Sequevya Loloma Auction Prices and Value Guide
Charles Sequevya Loloma auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 409 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
Charles Sequevya Loloma auction prices: quick answer
Charles Sequevya Loloma auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- Charles Sequevya Loloma
- Source records
- 409
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
Artist context
About Charles Sequevya Loloma
Charles Sequevya Loloma (1921–1991) was a Hopi Native American artist widely regarded as one of the most influential Indigenous jewelers of the twentieth century. Born into the Hopi community, Loloma gained recognition for bold, innovative jewelry that combined traditional Hopi design sensibilities with unconventional materials and modern abstraction. While best known for his work in gold, silver, turquoise, coral, and other gemstones, Loloma was also an accomplished potter, painter, and ceramicist. His practice bridged Native American craft traditions and the broader contemporary art world, earning him a prominent place in museum collections and the auction market. Loloma's legacy continues to shape how collectors and institutions value modern Native American jewelry.
Native American jewelry and contemporary Indigenous artJewelry (gold, silver, turquoise, coral, other gemstones)Pottery and ceramicsPaintingHopi cultural motifs and design traditionsAbstract and geometric compositions in jewelry
Common works and media
Loloma's most commonly encountered works at auction and in appraisal contexts include gold and silver jewelry — particularly rings, bracelets, pendants, and belt buckles — often set with turquoise, coral, lapis lazuli, and other gemstones. He also produced pottery, ceramic vessels, and paintings. Works may range from one-of-a-kind studio jewelry pieces to smaller decorative objects. Proper attribution and condition documentation are essential for appraisal.
Market and appraisal context
Charles Loloma's jewelry is the most sought-after category at auction, with pieces in gold and turquoise attracting strong collector interest. Valuation depends on the specific medium, maker's marks, condition, provenance, and the distinctive design quality that distinguishes Loloma's output from other Native American jewelers. Pottery, ceramics, and paintings by Loloma also appear at auction but typically at different price levels. Collectors should verify attribution through documented provenance or recognized maker's marks, and consult current auction records for comparable realized prices.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Appraisal caveats
- Specific auction records and realized prices were not available in the collected source pack; market estimates should reference current auction databases
- Loloma also produced pottery, paintings, and ceramics, which may appear at auction with different value profiles than his jewelry
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is Charles Sequevya Loloma worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my Charles Sequevya Loloma artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.