Preston’s work is defined by its native american sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Shifting Sand Bowl
Preston Duwyenie (Hopi, Reed Clan, born 1951) Pueblo of Santa Clara, New Mexico

Still Life in Interior
Preston Dickinson (American, 1889–1930)

Candelabrum
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Pendant
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Inkwell
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Pendant
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Necklace
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Pendant
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Jewelry Segment
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

The Continence of Scipio
Sebastiano Ricci (Italian, 1659–1734)

Stickpin
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Jewelry Segment
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Name Plaque
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Stickpin
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Candelabrum
Attributed to Jessie Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Milton Dictating to His Daughter
Henry Fuseli (Swiss, active in England, 1741–1825)

Belt Buckle
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Panel (Furnishing Fabric)
Printed at Bannister Hall Print Works (English, active 1799-1840) Preston, Lancashire, England

Belt Buckle
Jessie M. Preston (American, 1873–1962) Chicago

Allegory of Charity
Francesco de Mura (Italian, 1696-1782)