Brian Lebel's Old West Auction - Mesa, AZ.

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The 29th Annual Mesa Auction. Highlights include an Edward Borein watercolor, collection of Duff Severe display saddles, Tapia filigreed spurs with bit, Edward H. Bohlin Dixon Jr. parade ensemble, Mescalero Apache outfit belonging to Asa Daklugie, L.D. Stone salesman's sample saddle, Chuck Stormes custom saddle, two-tone brown parade saddle by Kahle & Son, important Moran Bros. display saddle, Winchester 1866 saddle ring carbine, a fine silver mounted Maximillian period saddle, plus hundreds more lots of Western art, Cowboy and Indian artifacts. Register Now!
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Ulysses S. Grant Peace Medal151 - Ulysses S. Grant Peace Medal
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United States of America Presidential Peace Medal struck in 1871. A Ulysses S. Grant issue, and the only medal issued by the government without the na
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Kelly Bros. Pattern No. 40 Spurs152 - Kelly Bros. Pattern No. 40 Spurs
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Pair of well-marked Kelly Bros. spurs. 7/8" bands with engraved mountings, 2 1/2" shanks with upturned chap guard, Impressive 2 1/2",...
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Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Mike Morales California Spurs153 - Mike Morales California Spurs
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Model No. 61 Morales spurs, with custom engraving. Marked with the stylized “M" on each side of both spurs. Initials "WP" in the diam...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Echavarria Marked California Spurs154 - Echavarria Marked California Spurs
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Silver inlaid California spurs marked inside the heelband "JF Echavarria - S. Jose" (Juan Francisco Echavarria - 1847-1917). 5/8" tap...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to m*****1 for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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L.D. Stone & Co. San Francisco Spurs155 - L.D. Stone & Co. San Francisco Spurs
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A stunningly intricate pair of California target pattern spurs. The condition is truly amazing, they appear unused with some original bluing remaining
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Visalia Stock Saddle Co. Spurs156 - Visalia Stock Saddle Co. Spurs
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These are Visalia's No. 81 fine California spurs with swell bands, intricate inlays and flat sided 2 1/4" shanks. The 10-point, 2" row...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Unmarked Espinosa California Spurs157 - Unmarked Espinosa California Spurs
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A fine early pair of Northern California spurs attributed to Alberto Espinosa. The wide bands with mounted and chased edges, the fancy shank ends with
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Noted Jose Figueroa Marked Eagle Bit158 - Noted Jose Figueroa Marked Eagle Bit
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Very scarce and desirable marked California Eagle Bit. From the property of famous cowboy movie star, George O'Brien (1899-1985). Marked "J...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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George O'Brien Signed Photograph159 - George O'Brien Signed Photograph
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Original vintage black and white publicity head shot photo of George, signed in red “George O'Brien". 9" x 7", framed to 15"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Arizona Prison Horsehair Bridle160 - Arizona Prison Horsehair Bridle
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A fine example of a very colorful hitched horsehair bridle made by an inmate in Arizona State Penitentiary in Florence, Arizona. The myriad of colors
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Wonderful Walla Walla Horsehair Bridle161 - Wonderful Walla Walla Horsehair Bridle
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Extra fancy horsehair bridle made in the Walla Walla, Washington Prison. Inlaid abalone, black onyx, and scalloped conchos are just a few of the extra
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Prison Made Hitched Horsehair Bridle162 - Prison Made Hitched Horsehair Bridle
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Hitched horsehair in natural colors, black, cream and brown with red and blue accents. Deer Lodge, Montana made with clusters of diamond designs along
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Arizona Horsehair Bridle with Gal-Leg Bit163 - Arizona Horsehair Bridle with Gal-Leg Bit
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A colorful and complete Florence, Arizona Prison-made hitched horsehair bridle and gal-leg / heart bit. The black, braided hair has colored diamond-pa
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle164 - Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
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Multi-colored hitched bride in very nice condition. Double round cheeks with reds and purples, narrow brow band with diamond patterns. The nose band h
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Montana Prison Horsehair Bridle165 - Montana Prison Horsehair Bridle
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Double, round cheek style Deer Lodge hitched bridle with horse head and floral leather backed and hitched conchos. Nicely colored round section with r
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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D.E. Walker - Visalia Fancy Tooled Roping Saddle166 - D.E. Walker - Visalia Fancy Tooled Roping Saddle
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Tooled D.E. Walker saddle, circa 1956, probably made by Dave Silva, or at least, he certainly supervised it. A Calf Roper model, nothing has been spar
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Nick Firfires' Personal D. E. Walker Saddle167 - Nick Firfires' Personal D. E. Walker Saddle
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Artist, Nick Firfires’ personal saddle. A fine example of the classic mid-1930s stock saddle made by D. E. Walker Saddlery / Visalia Stock Saddle Co.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Keyston Bros. Parade Saddle Set168 - Keyston Bros. Parade Saddle Set
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A very nice sterling and gold parade saddle ensemble by Keyston Bros., of San Francisco. 5-point stars in the style of sheriff's posse mountings...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to P*****1 for (5,500.00 + 1,155.00BP) = 6,655.00
 
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Bob Tanner’s Personal Edward H. Bohlin Dickson Parade Ensemble169 - Bob Tanner’s Personal Edward H. Bohlin Dickson Parade Ensemble
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This fantastic Edward Bohlin saddle outfit was used for many years in the famous Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade by the almost-as-famous, Bob Tann
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (40,000.00) = 40,000.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Rare Heart Martingale170 - Luis B. Ortega Rare Heart Martingale
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This collection (lots 170 - 174) of spectacular Ortega material was the property of W.W. “Bill" Hulsey, an important Oklahoma businessman and c...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Fancy Quirt171 - Luis B. Ortega Fancy Quirt
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Marked on popper "O-P LUIS ORTEGA" (Ortega/Peralta) & "4-10-78" along with the WH brand of Bill Hulsey. Overall 36". Bl...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Show Hobbles172 - Luis B. Ortega Show Hobbles
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Natural flat braided rawhide with bold and distinctive burgundy accents and covered ring. 14" long by 1" wide. Unused condition. EX: W.W. ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Show Bosal / California Hackamore173 - Luis B. Ortega Show Bosal / California Hackamore
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Fancy hackamore with Ortega styled heel knot, interwoven noseband with walnut dyed designs. The horsehair headstall has matching rawhide buttons on th
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to m*****1 for (2,500.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,025.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Headstall, Reins and Romal174 - Luis B. Ortega Headstall, Reins and Romal
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Unused, mint condition natural California style Ortega reins with red and walnut interweaves. With an extra-special romal with bright accents. The mat
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Show Reins and Romal175 - Luis B. Ortega Show Reins and Romal
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Natural Ortega rawhide reins with red accents, intricately braided by the master. Two-tone knots, smooth, fine patina. Maker-marked inside the popper
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata176 - Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata
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Signed "Luis Ortega" on the hondo along with the brand "K Heart Bar B". Approximately 75 feet long, 4 strand. Red accents on the...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Bosal with Blind Bob Mecate177 - Luis B. Ortega Bosal with Blind Bob Mecate
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Fancy 3-color, 16 plait, 3/4" rawhide braided bosal by Ortega with a 1 1/8" wide 32 plait noseband and 2" wide 32 plait button. Natur...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Pair of Original Books by Luis B. Ortega178 - Pair of Original Books by Luis B. Ortega
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Two scarce books, "California Stock Horse" 1949, and "California Hackamore" 1948. Both first editions. The books each have an en...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Mike Beaver (TCAA) Braided Reins & Romal179 - Mike Beaver (TCAA) Braided Reins & Romal
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Finely braided by the TCAA artist, Mike Beaver, 16 plait, natural rawhide reins with red accents. Romal is 45" long with 2-tone floral tooled l...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Mike Beaver (TCAA) Braided Hobbles180 - Mike Beaver (TCAA) Braided Hobbles
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Finely executed 16 plait, natural rawhide braided hobbles with 4 strand bodies and multiple buttons. 14 1/2" long and featuring the quality tha...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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"Nome" Gold Nugget Chain with 14K Gold Watch181 - "Nome" Gold Nugget Chain with 14K Gold Watch
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Magnificent gold pocket watch with gold nugget chain. Hunter cased sized 18, 15 jewel, lever set, adjusted, full plate. Case features a marvelous ros
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Fancy Pearl Inlaid Mexican Saddle with Spurs from the Chladiuk Museum Collection182 - Fancy Pearl Inlaid Mexican Saddle with Spurs from the Chladiuk Museum Collection
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Stunning and fine Mexican saddle with an inlaid Mexican Eagle on the front of the apple horn. The swells feature crossed rifles and crossed sabers in
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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A Fine Silver Mounted Maximilian Period Charro Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection183 - A Fine Silver Mounted Maximilian Period Charro Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection
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Incredible silver mounted Mexican saddle, circa 1860. The huge and impressive 8 1/2" silver repousse horn with flowering basket and rope edge l...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Important Moran Bros. Display Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection184 - Important Moran Bros. Display Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection
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A true Territorial loop seat saddle by Moran Bros. (Miles City, Montana Territory). Exhibition quality, with beautifully carved leather. Floral and vi
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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L.D. Stone Salesman's Sample-Size Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection185 - L.D. Stone Salesman's Sample-Size Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection
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Remarkably rare (the only one we have ever seen), maker-marked salesman sample-size saddle. A true half-scale saddle, with 7 ½" seat, circ...
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (37,500.00) = 37,500.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)186 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Fixin' His Bit. Oil on canvas. 11" x 14". Signed lower left: Nicolas S. Firfires (c) CA. Framed to 18" x 21".
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)187 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Taos Pueblo. Oil on canvas. 11" x 16". Signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires. Titled lower right. Framed to 18 1/2" x 22 1/4"....
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)188 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Flagstaff Arizona. Oil on board. 15" x 9". Signed & titled lower right: FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA / Nicholas S. Firfires. Framed to 23" x...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)189 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Piegan. Glazed ink wash. 14" x 10". Signed lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires. Framed to 22" x 17 1/2". From the Nicholas Firfire...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)190 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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At The Wagon. Oil on canvas. 24" x 30". Signed lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires. Framed to 31 1/2" x 37". With artist's des...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)191 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Heading For Town. 12" x 16". Oil on canvas. Signed lower left: Nicholas Firfires. Framed to 18" x 22".
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to s******1 for (1,600.00 + 336.00BP) = 1,936.00
 
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Archive Relating to W. F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody192 - Archive Relating to W. F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody
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An important collection of material related to author Thomas Brower Peacock and his work with William F. Cody. 1) 4 handwritten letters from W.F. &q...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Montana Frank Wild West Show Lithograph193 - Montana Frank Wild West Show Lithograph
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Original Montana Frank Wild West Show Lithograph. Colorful advertising piece depicting cowboys, cowgirls, and Indians cavorting in the Wild West show
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Will James Illustrated Letter to Jack Connolly194 - Will James Illustrated Letter to Jack Connolly
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Large, original self-portrait illustration of James himself, with his Connolly saddle. Pen and ink on paper. Signed lower right: Will James '28....
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 14,000.00
 
 
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Will James Illustrated Letter to Jack Connolly195 - Will James Illustrated Letter to Jack Connolly
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Illustrated letter. Ink on paper. 11" x 8 1/2". Framed 19 1/2" x 17". Exhibition labels on reverse. EX: Decker Collection ...
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 14,000.00
 
 
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Two Plains Indian Riding Quirts196 - Two Plains Indian Riding Quirts
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Lot of 2 Native American quirts. a) Northern Plains wood and leather quirt with hardwood handle. Fabulous deep patina. Beaded wrist loop with unusual
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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D.F. Barry Photograph of Chief John Grass197 - D.F. Barry Photograph of Chief John Grass
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John Grass, or Charging Bear, Lakota Chief during the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Large format image, card size 9 3/4" x 6 3/4", image s...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Decorated Flintlock Trade Gun198 - Decorated Flintlock Trade Gun
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S/N 69204, .60 caliber, 37 inch barrel. An early trade style gun, in full original length with original flint conformation, circa 1805. Condition: Bor
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to S**********r for (1,800.00 + 378.00BP) = 2,178.00
 
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Central Plains Beaded Rifle Scabbard199 - Central Plains Beaded Rifle Scabbard
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Native tanned hide, beaded and fringed gun sheath. Remnants of red wool trade cloth decoration. Beaded in cobalt, pale blue, white, yellow and white-h
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Chippewa Bandolier Bag200 - Chippewa Bandolier Bag
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Great Lakes bandolier bag, beaded in the colors of translucent red and green, white, blue, black, red and orange, finished off with a delicate row of
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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