Denver Old West Auction

Auction Details

This year's 21st annual event includes over 380 lots of fine Cowboy, Indian and Western art, antiques, artifacts and collectables. This year's auction includes select items from the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum collection, including Roy's personal firearms and hunting collections, Dale's famous gun rig and Colt, the couples' 1964 Lincoln convertible and Roy's last motorcycle. This year also boasts an impressive collection of 19th and early 20th century Northern Plains beaded Native American artifacts; fine Western art from the 1800s to the present (inlcuding such noted artists as John Moyers, Nick Eggenhofer, Charlie Russel, Will James, Eric Michaels and others); and bits, saddles, spurs and other fine cowboy trappings.

Purchasing Firearms – The Basics

Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction follows all Federal, State and Local laws regarding the sale of firearms. It is your responsibility to follow any applicable state and local laws pertaining to your state of residence.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) is the Federal body governing the sale of firearms. There is a wealth of information on their website at: www.atf.gov.
Following is an overview for those wishing to bid on firearms at the Old West Auction.
There are 2 basic categories of firearms: Antique and Modern.
Antique firearms are those manufactured prior to Dec. 31, 1898.
• Anyone may purchase an antique firearm.
• You may take possession of an antique firearm at the auction (after you pay for it, of course), or they may be shipped directly to your home or business address. Packing, shipping and insurance charges will apply.
• You should never attempt to fire an antique firearm (or any used firearm) without a prior inspection by a reputable firearms expert.
Modern firearms are those manufactured after Dec., 31, 1898.
Modern firearms must be transferred by our licensed FFL (Federal Firearms License) dealer to a licensed FFL holder. The Old West Auction has retained the services of Pete Erickson of Frontier Americana of Fargo to serve as our licensed FFL dealer for initiating transfers.
Federal law dictates that our dealer (Pete) MUST ship current modern firearms from his business premises to a licensed FFL dealer, in the buyer’s home state. Before Pete can ship the firearm to your dealer, he must first receive a copy of your dealer’s FFL license.
Please note, UPS requires that all modern handguns (handguns only, not long guns) be shipped via Next Day service. Transfer and Shipping charges will be assessed as follows:
All modern shipped firearms will be assessed a $25 packing, handling and insurance fee;
Hand guns will be charged a $30 shipping fee;
Long guns will be charged a $55 shipping fee.
When your firearm arrives at the licensed dealer in your home state, it is that dealer’s responsibility to run a Federal background check (known as a NICS check) before you can take possession of the firearm. It is customary for the receiving dealer to charge a fee for processing the receipt of your firearm, this fee varies from dealer to dealer and state to state.
If you have any questions or concerns about purchasing firearms at the Old West Auction, you may contact Pete Erickson, Frontier Americana of Fargo, at (701) 261-4434. Pete will be on-site at the Old West Show and Auction.
If you would like to learn more about the federal regulations regarding the sale of firearms, please visit the BATFE’s website at www.atf.gov.

International Buyers: We will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location outside of the United States. Buyers outside the U.S. must make their own shipping arrangements, taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.
Purchasers of firearms should please refer to the Terms & Conditions for legal and shipping information.
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Scarce photograph of the Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Miller Bros. 101 Ranch, by famed New York photo51 - Scarce photograph of the Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Miller Bros. 101 Ranch, by famed New York photo
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Scarce photograph of the Cowboys and Cowgirls of the Miller Bros. 101 Ranch, by famed New York photography firm, Century. A headshot of each performer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Three 101 Ranch Tribute Pieces52 - Three 101 Ranch Tribute Pieces
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a) 101 Ranch tooled carrier or purse with eagles, American flags, perimeter laced; b) 101 Ranch stationery or notebook cover; c) 101 Ranch double-lo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1930s Brydon Bros Saddle, Bridle and Breast Collar with colorful Hollywood History53 - 1930s Brydon Bros Saddle, Bridle and Breast Collar with colorful Hollywood History
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Black silver mounted Brydon Bros, Los Angeles, California high back, round skirt show saddle with silver work by the renowned Bohlin master silversmit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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1947 Reno All Around Champion Saddle 54 - 1947 Reno All Around Champion Saddle
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Won by the legendary Rodeo Hall of Famer, Bud Linderman (1922-1961). Made by Rowell Saddle Co, Hayward, CA. Maker-marked, floral carved Reno Rodeo Cha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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S.C. Gallup Sidesaddle55 - S.C. Gallup Sidesaddle
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Early Pueblo, Colo maker-marked, tooled S.C. Gallup cowgirl sidesaddle with tan quilted leather seat, bulldog tapaderos and saddlebags. Bunkhouse lace
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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1930s Nolte-Olsen Show Saddle56 - 1930s Nolte-Olsen Show Saddle
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Classic Northern California floral carved fancy show saddle with gold longhorns on the engraved sterling silver corner plates, gold horsehead on the s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Seldom Seen Al Furstnow, HOLLYWOOD Show Saddle57 - Seldom Seen Al Furstnow, HOLLYWOOD Show Saddle
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1920s floral carved slick fork, high back sadde with gullet and cantle trimmed in silver and mounted with engraved sterling corner plates. A rare exam
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Atkins-Booth 1946 World Championship Trophy Saddle58 - Atkins-Booth 1946 World Championship Trophy Saddle
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Floral carved Fort Worth saddle awarded to one of the winners at the 1946 Madison Square Garden Championship Rodeo in NYC. Silver corner plates mounte
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Women’s Leggings59 - Sioux Beaded Women’s Leggings
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18” long, diamonds, crosses and geometric elements in red, green, yellow, blue and brass beads, on white field. Fine condition, c. 1890.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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N Plains Beaded Moccasins60 - N Plains Beaded Moccasins
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10 1/2” multicolored geometric designs on native tanned hide. Hard soles and great patina. Fine condition, c. 1890.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Sioux Child’s Beaded American Flag Vest61 - Sioux Child’s Beaded American Flag Vest
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13” x 15” multicolored geometric designs and 11 American flags on white field with fringe at the arms. Fine condition with minor stiffness, c. 1890.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Sioux Beaded American Flag Moccasins62 - Sioux Beaded American Flag Moccasins
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10 1/2” geometric and American flag designs in red, white, blue, yellow and red on blue field. Fine condition, c. 1900.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Northern Cree Embroided Hightop Moccasins63 - Northern Cree Embroided Hightop Moccasins
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16” tall, 10” long. Trade cloth over native tanned hide. Fine condition, c. 1900.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Sioux Beaded Meat Bag64 - Sioux Beaded Meat Bag
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9” x 13 1/2” multicolored geometric designs on native tanned hide. Edge beading at the sides, flap has tin cone and yarn suspensions. Fine condition,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Sioux Beaded American Flag Bag65 - Sioux Beaded American Flag Bag
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11” x 10” including fringe. Beaded on both sides. Four American flags and the letters JRC on one side and multicolored geometric designs on the backsi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Northern Plains Beaded Leggings66 - Northern Plains Beaded Leggings
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Multicolored geometric designs on native tanned hide with tied thongs on sides. c. 1890s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Beaded Cowgirl Bronc Belt67 - Beaded Cowgirl Bronc Belt
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Wild West or rodeo belt with center star and geometric patterns. 3-buckle style with center swell, c. 1920s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Three Pair Beaded Gauntlets68 - Three Pair Beaded Gauntlets
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a) 14” x 9” plateau with elk and butterfly on white field with red flower, on native tanned hide. Fine condition, c. 1930; b) 14” x 8” plateau floral
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Large Lakota Sioux Beaded Doll69 - Large Lakota Sioux Beaded Doll
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20” tall female form with beaded dress, belt with attachments, beaded buffalo hightop moccasins and a quill and beaded breast plate. Fine condition, c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Lot of 3 Northern Plains Beaded Dolls70 - Lot of 3 Northern Plains Beaded Dolls
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a) Female form, beaded yoke and belt, hightop moccasins in light blue, dark blue, yellow and butterscotch, on native tanned hide. Fine condition, c. 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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D.F. Barry Photographs71 - D.F. Barry Photographs
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Set of 2 very scarce Burial photos. Both titled Dead Sioux Indians on reverse in Barry’s hand. North Dakota images. 9 1/2” x 7 1/4” each. Hand signed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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San Ildefonso Bowl Marie and Santana72 - San Ildefonso Bowl Marie and Santana
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7 1/2” x 3 1/2” blackware with serpent and arrow design with floating geometric elements. Signed at the bottom Marie and Santana. Good condition with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Barry Goldwater Photograph73 - Barry Goldwater Photograph
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Image of Medicine Man by the noted photographer and statesman Barry Goldwater of Arizona. Signed and titled on mat. 13 1/2” x 11” framed to 24” x 21 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Gerald Cassidy Litho74 - Gerald Cassidy Litho
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12 3/4” x 9 1/2” image on 15 3/4” x 12” paper and framed to 21” x 17” . Vintage printing on paper.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Early Stockyards Presentation Mirror75 - Early Stockyards Presentation Mirror
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Impressive 50” x 34” mirror mounted with 8 small steerhorns around the perimeter. Top spread 33” with great curl. Floral carved leather center. Tarnis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Lovely Art Nouveau Saloon Mirror76 - Lovely Art Nouveau Saloon Mirror
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Stunning 49” x 26” beveled, original, oval mirror in opulent wooden frame with filigree corners. Fine condition, c. 1900s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Set of 3 Vintage Black Forest Carved Chairs77 - Set of 3 Vintage Black Forest Carved Chairs
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Magnificent trio of classic bear chairs. Outstreched paws to form the arms of the chairs. Papa, Mama, and baby bear (35”, 39”, 45” tall), all with nic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Smoky Lot78 - Smoky Lot
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A favorite of every cowboy while growing up, the classic by Will James has quite a following and was made into several movies: a) Poster Litho: one s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Mickey Dawes Clothing79 - Mickey Dawes Clothing
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4 fancy coats, 2 have Silver King sterling buckle sets, Rockmount leather jacket, 4 shirts, all from the Estate of Mickey Dawes. Most of the shirts ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Will James80 - Will James
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He was Called Ferret... 14" x 16". Watercolor and pencil. Signed lower left, titled Bogged Down, written bottom center . Illustration f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,500.00) = 12,500.00
 
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Will James Letter81 - Will James Letter
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Framed 8 1/2” x 11” handwritten letter with envelope to O. Robertson, an important Will James collector in Beverly Hills. It relays James’ experience
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Will James Letter82 - Will James Letter
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Handwritten two-sided letter on 13” x 8 1/4” paper. Written in pencil to Fred at the ranch. Great content about Will’s health “It sure was a tangled u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Will James Letter to Tom Mix with Drawing83 - Will James Letter to Tom Mix with Drawing
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Written to friend Tom in 1929. One page handwritten and signed Will James. Nice detailed pen and ink drawing of Will with his riding and pack hors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Will James84 - Will James
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The Wolfe Pack. 8” x 8” framed and matted to 14” x 14”. Pencil on paper . Signed lower right Will James. Verso Old Settlers West Galleries, Tucson
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Joe De Yong  (1894-1975)85 - Joe De Yong (1894-1975)
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a) Cowboy , 7” x 9 1/2” . Ink on paper. Signed lower left Joe De Yong; b) Vaquero , 6” x 11” . Ink on paper. Signed lower left Joe De Yong .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Maynard Dixon86 - Maynard Dixon
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How you Makin’ Fred . 10 3/4” x 9” framed to 20 1/2” x 18 1/2”. Mixed Media. Signed lower right/dated 1945. One of the Dude Ranch series . Picture
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,500.00) = 16,500.00
 
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Nick Eggenhofer87 - Nick Eggenhofer
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Morning Stage . 9” x 14” framed to 18” x 22”. Mixed media . Signed lower right .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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G. Russell Case88 - G. Russell Case
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Navajo Moon . 14” x 18” . Oil on board . Signed lower left G Russell Case 07 .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Byron B Wolfe89 - Byron B Wolfe
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The Fire Boat That Walked on the Waters. 11” x 16” framed and matted to 21” x 25” . Watercolor on board. Signed lower left Byron B Wolfe CA 1971. Ti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Russ Vickers90 - Russ Vickers
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The Captive. 12” x 16”. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right Russ Vickers 73.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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John Moyers CAA91 - John Moyers CAA
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The Henry Rifle. 40” x 30” framed to 49” x 39”. Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right, with CA. Verso: in artist’s hand, The Henry Rifle JOHN MOYERS C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Eric Michaels92 - Eric Michaels
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Season of the Buffalo Grass. Oil on board. 36” x 48”. Signed lower right Eric Michaels.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Heinie Hartwig93 - Heinie Hartwig
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Good Day. 24” x 36” framed to 29” x 42”. Oil on Board. Signed lower right Heinie Hartwig .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Heinie Hartwig (b. 1939)94 - Heinie Hartwig (b. 1939)
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Estes, Colorado (Long Ago) . 30” x 24” framed to 37” x 31” . Oil on board . Signed lower right Heinie Hartwig .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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George Dabich95 - George Dabich
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After the Hunt. 9” x 12” framed to 18” x 21”. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Ace Powell96 - Ace Powell
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Sherman’s Grizzly . 11 3/4” x 10 1/2” x 11 1/4”. Bronze Signed in base. C. Bev Sherman 10/25.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Ace Powell97 - Ace Powell
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Flood Bear . 14 1/2” x 6 1/4” x 6 1/2”. Bronze. Signed in base by artist. C. Paul Masa 1/25.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Ace Powell98 - Ace Powell
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Spokane Indian Center Grizzly . 10” x 6 1/4” x 14” . Bronze. 18/30. Marked Powell Bronze and Monac .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Ace Powell99 - Ace Powell
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Indian . 10” x 9 1/2” framed to 21” x 19 1/2” . Mixed Media on board . Signed lower left.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Bob Coronato100 - Bob Coronato
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Original Artwork for the Hulett Rodeo Poster. 59” x 27” . Mixed Media: Oil/Acrylic/ Silkscreen on wood panel .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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