Denver Old West Auction

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The only known photograph of Billy the Kid (the “Upham tintype”), a signed and numbered serigraph from Andy Warhol’s "Cowboys and Indians" series, and an extensive collection of new-to-market Buffalo Bill and Wild West memorabilia are among the highlights at Brian Lebel’s 22nd annual Old West Auction, June 25, 5pm at the Denver Merchandise Mart.

The 130-year old tintype of Billy the Kid is the only authenticated photograph of The Kid known to exist, and is widely regarded as the most important photograph of the American West. Extensively studied and documented, the photograph is nearly as famous as its infamous subject. A tintype of Billy’s friend, Dan Dedrick (to whom Billy gave his tintype), is included in the lot, along with other photos and letters from the Dedrick family and their descendants. Another piece of history can be found in J.A. Garrett’s Colt Single Action, which has documentation linking it to the Johnson County War.

Fine Western art at this year’s sale includes an important Edward Borein watercolor, "California Vaquero", from the estate of noted Borein collector Katherine Haley. A rare, unpublished Will James watercolor will be offered, as well as a number of 1st edition Will James books with original drawings and signatures. The Old West Auction will offer its first ever Andy Warhol, the 1986 Mother and Child, signed and numbered "TP 18/36". Other Western artists to be offered include Harry Jackson, Will Crawford, Nick Eggenhofer, Ross Stefan, Eric Michaels, Remington Schuyler, Joe Beeler and Ralph Lillywhite.

The personal collection of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West performer, Jordan Cottle will be offered for the first time, and includes a hand-drawn, hand signed, banner with original signatures from such noted Wild West performers as W.F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Annie Oakley, Frank Butler, Johnny Baker and others. One of W.F. Cody’s personal pocket watches is for sale, as are original copies of the (unconsummated) divorce proceedings from his wife, Louisa Cody, in which a witness accuses her of trying to poison her famous husband.

Fine saddles, spurs, bits, bridles and other cowboy items from noted names such as Bohlin, Visalia, Ortega, and Buermann will be offered. Native American artifacts for sale include a beaded Omaha man’s warshirt, pipe bags, Navajo textiles, parfleche items and Apache baskets. Hollywood cowboy items include a John Wayne movie hat and “The Lone Ranger,” Clayton Moore’s Colt Single Actions.

A full color catalog is available for purchase, and Internet, phone and absentee bidding are available. The live auction is held in conjunction with the 22nd annual Old West Show, an expo-style sale with 200 national dealers in Western antiques, art and merchandise. General admission to the Show is $5 and early buy-in is available.
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Engraved Uberti Yellowboy 1866*300 - Engraved Uberti Yellowboy 1866*
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Presentation rifle by A. Uberti & C. Gardone V.T. Italy with Iver Johnsons – Fitchburg, Mass. U.S.A. markings. Model 66 in .38 SP barrel marking...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Special Order Winchester Model 1894*301 - Special Order Winchester Model 1894*
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Left of frame, bear hunting scene, right side receiver, scroll with elk. Marked under frame Engraved by John A. Gough 1923 – New Haven. Conn. U.S.A. 2
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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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Lot of 2 Vintage Rifles with Scabbard*302 - Lot of 2 Vintage Rifles with Scabbard*
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a) Winchester Model 1894 .30 W.C.F. Rifle, 26” octagon barrel, Serial #171898, later checkering, added tacks for decorative look. Mfg. 1899 Frame is b
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Gene Autry Commemorative Carbine*303 - Gene Autry Commemorative Carbine*
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Limited Edition Gene Autry Tribute Winchester #004 of 300, sanctioned by both Gene Autry and The Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Los Angeles. Prod
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to stageten for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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Springfield Trapdoor Carbine304 - Springfield Trapdoor Carbine
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Model 1873 (1890 variation) .45-70 cal. with saddle sling ring and bar. Cleaning rod compartment and door. Clear E.S.A. cartouche with 1896 mark, seri
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Harrington and Richardson Trapdoor Commemorative*305 - Harrington and Richardson Trapdoor Commemorative*
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Created by the firm to honor the 100th centennial year of The Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. This elaborate “Enlisted Mans” carbine is engraved
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Sheble & Fisher Model 1840 Sabre306 - Sheble & Fisher Model 1840 Sabre
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Civil War era Heavy Cavalry Sword, commonly called “Old Wristbreaker.” 35 1/2 inch plain curved blade with two fullers, 1 1/4 inches wide at the ricas
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Lot of Two (2) Large Bowie Knives307 - Lot of Two (2) Large Bowie Knives
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a) Massive and impressive knife with one piece round stag antler handle. Iron pommel cap, ferrule, and crossguard all beautifully and delicately inlai
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to circusreb for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Lot of Two (2) Large Bowie Knives308 - Lot of Two (2) Large Bowie Knives
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a) Ricasso marked Sam’l Wragg - Furnice Hill, Sheffield 11 3/4” blade with 3 1/4” false edge, smooth edges, well worn with surface pitting. 16 7/8” ov
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Lot of Three (3) Antique Dirks309 - Lot of Three (3) Antique Dirks
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Three double edge knives known as dirks a) Ricasso marked both sides, Mappin Brothers - Sheffield with sunburst. On other side Queen’s Cutlery Works –
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Bob Scriver (1914-1999)310 - Bob Scriver (1914-1999)
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W. F. Cody Buffalo Bill Bronze 30/50 26” tall , 1976 Signed and dated in bronze base
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Raphael Lillywhite311 - Raphael Lillywhite
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Kissing the Clouds 12” x 15” Framed to 18” x 21” Oil on panel Signed lower right Raphael Lillywhite to C.E. Walker 1936 PROVENANCE:? Ex: Denver Art M
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Raphael Lillywhite312 - Raphael Lillywhite
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Old Northern New Mexico Town with Horses, Indians and Cowboy 24” x 30” Framed to 30” x 36” Oil on panel Signed lower left PROVENANCE: Ex: Denver Art M
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Carl Kauba (1865-1922)313 - Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
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Standing Bear, A Native American Chieftain 21 3/4” tall (bronze) 2” marble base Bronze Signed in figure
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Joe Beeler314 - Joe Beeler
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Prairie Madonna 18”h x 22”l x 9”d 2/35 Bronze on marble and wood base Signed in the base Joe Beeler CA Cast by Bronzesmith
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Steve Hoar (Alberta, Canada, 20th Century)315 - Steve Hoar (Alberta, Canada, 20th Century)
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The Outlaw 28 1/2” figure 34 1/2” with wood base Bronze 13/20 Striking action, twisting bronc with a steady rider
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Joe Beeler316 - Joe Beeler
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Storytellers 7 1/4” x 5 1/4 x 5” Bronze Bookends 22/50 Signed on edge
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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John Brent Jarvis (b. 1946)317 - John Brent Jarvis (b. 1946)
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Blackfoot Camp 19 “ x 28 “ Framed to 32” x 41” Watercolor on board Signed lower right John Jarvis
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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John Brent Jarvis (b. 1946)318 - John Brent Jarvis (b. 1946)
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Winter Indian Camp 22” x 28” Framed to 36” x 40” Watercolor on board Signed lower left John Jarvis 1987
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Lot of 2 Howard Terpening Giclees319 - Lot of 2 Howard Terpening Giclees
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a) Blood Man 11 1/2” x 8 1/2” Framed to 21” x 18” Fine art giclee on board Signed and numbered lower right Terpening 643/750 b) Crossing Below the Fal
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Charles Winfield Miller (1922-1995)320 - Charles Winfield Miller (1922-1995)
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The Skeptic 9” x 7 1/2” Oil on canvas Signed lower left
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Ron Stewart (b. 1941)321 - Ron Stewart (b. 1941)
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Out of the Mist 48” x 30” Framed to 59” x 41” Oil on canvas Signed lower left Ron Stewart
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Lone Wolf [Hart Merriam Schultz] (1882-1965)322 - Lone Wolf [Hart Merriam Schultz] (1882-1965)
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Blackfoot Elder 9 1/2” x 7 1/2” Framed 16 1/2” x 13 1/2” Watercolor Signed lower left Lone Wolf
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Gary Kapp (b. 1942)323 - Gary Kapp (b. 1942)
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Untitled Flute Player 14” x 11” Framed to 21 1/2” x 18 1/2” Oil on board Signed lower left Gary Kapp
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Heinie Hartwig (b. 1939)324 - Heinie Hartwig (b. 1939)
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Land of the Eagles 30” x 40” Framed to 35” x 45” Oil on board Signed lower right Heinie Hartwig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Buck McCain (b. 1949)325 - Buck McCain (b. 1949)
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Northern Plains Maiden 36” x 28” Oil on canvas Signed lower right McCain
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Marjorie Reed (1915-1996)326 - Marjorie Reed (1915-1996)
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Untitled Bucking Horse 18” x 14” Framed to 22” x 18” Oil on board Signed lower right Marjorie Reed
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Marjorie Reed (1915-1996)327 - Marjorie Reed (1915-1996)
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Untitled Cowboy with Pack Horse 12” x 16” Framed to 18” x 22” Oil on board Signed lower left Marjorie Reed
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Marjorie Reed (1915-1996)328 - Marjorie Reed (1915-1996)
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Titled on label on reverse Roundin’ Up the Bunch by Marjorie Reed 15.00 8” x 10” Framed to 12 1/2” x 14 1/2” Oil on board Signed lower right Marjorie
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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E. P. Allen329 - E. P. Allen
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12” x 9” Framed to 16” x 14” Oil on Canvas Signed l / r E.P. allen / ’16 Early let ’er buck mustached cowboy
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Wes Chapman (1929-1995)330 - Wes Chapman (1929-1995)
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A pair of historical, framed paintings – each 25” x 14” Oil on board Billy the Kid Signed lower left Pat Garrett Signed lower center
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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1861 Navy Revolver and Rig331 - 1861 Navy Revolver and Rig
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The grips on this well worn gun have Lincoln County history. The early and worn belt and slim jim holster match up very well with the Navy. The bottom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Dave Shelly Bronc Belt332 - Dave Shelly Bronc Belt
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Four buckle belt with studded club at center. Belt is 7” at swell with 3 nickel conchos at each end. Excellent condition with like new color. Well mar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Laton Alton Huffman Lot of four (4) Images333 - Laton Alton Huffman Lot of four (4) Images
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a) #383 Jerk-line twelve on the old freight road. Neg, print copyright by L. A. Huffman Miletown 1883. Titled at bottom (black), 8 1/2” x 10 3/4”, mat
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Al Martin Napoletano (b. 1920)334 - Al Martin Napoletano (b. 1920)
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Riding High 14” x 10 1/2” framed to 22 1/2” x 19” Pen and Ink Signed lower right Attached gallery info on reverse
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Charles J. Belden, Pitchfork, Wyoming335 - Charles J. Belden, Pitchfork, Wyoming
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Collection of scare and desirable 8” x 10” images by noted cowboy photographer Belden. a) Early Morning in the Cow Camp z-t / Belden stamp on reverse
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Charles Beil (1894-1976) 7 Piegans336 - Charles Beil (1894-1976) 7 Piegans
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Seven Bronzes marked in base C.A. Beil with title, foundry mark and “D.F.1968” Cast for Western Arts Inc. (Richard Flood) Set # 23 of edition of 30 a)
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to puffer for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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C. D. Kirkland, Cheyenne, Wyoming337 - C. D. Kirkland, Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Views of Cow-Boy Life & The Cattle Business 3 Vintage photographs circa 1880s a) No. 16 Cow Pony; b) No. 52 Pitching Broncho; c) No. 24 Working ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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C. D. Kirkland, Cheyenne, Wyoming338 - C. D. Kirkland, Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Views of Cow-Boy Life & The Cattle Business 5 Vintage photographs circa 1880s a) No. 8 After Dinner; b) No. 10 Dinner on Roundup; c) No. 20 Just...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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C. D. Kirkland, Cheyenne, Wyoming339 - C. D. Kirkland, Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Views of Cow-Boy Life & The Cattle Business 5 Vintage photographs circa 1880s a) No. 71 Bringing up the Horse Cavoy; b) No. 61 Thoroughbred Here...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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C. D. Kirkland, Cheyenne, Wyoming340 - C. D. Kirkland, Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Views of Cow-Boy Life & The Cattle Business 5 Vintage photographs circa 1880s a) No. 31 Roping a Steer; b) No. 47 Inspecting the Brand; c) No. 7...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Pair of Images of the Bogardus Brothers341 - Pair of Images of the Bogardus Brothers
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2 cabinet cards of the famous shooting stars who toured with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. They performed with their father Captain Adam H. Bogardus, the
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Lot of Horseback Cowboys342 - Lot of Horseback Cowboys
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A few images of well outfitted real cowboys. a) O.D. Kirkland – Cheyenne, Wyo. Boudoir card of cowpoke atop his fully tooled saddle with huge taperder
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Estimate : 800.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Group of Cowboy Cabinet Card Photos343 - Group of Cowboy Cabinet Card Photos
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Lot of 4 cabinet card images a) Cowboy, most likely wild west performer in fancy embroidered shirt by Julius Fuchs, Strafsburg. Crisp clear image, exc
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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William S. Hart (1864-1946)344 - William S. Hart (1864-1946)
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Grouping of photographs of the American silent film actor. 2 Cabinet card images of Hart in action in his white woolie chaps and armed with his Colt,
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Sitting Bull by D.F. Barry345 - Sitting Bull by D.F. Barry
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Wonderful image of the Lakota Leader, also nicknamed Slon-he or “Slow”; (c. 1831 – 1890) Sitting Bull was a Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux holy man who led his
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to RarePhoto for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Lot of 5 Western Photographs346 - Lot of 5 Western Photographs
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A nice selection of studio images of cowboys. a) A triptych of Texas cowboys, each 3 7/8” x 1 3/4” forming a nice large image on oversize (5 3/4”x 7 7
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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4 Great Studio Cowboy Photos347 - 4 Great Studio Cowboy Photos
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a) Caney, Kas. cabinet card image by O. Drum, man armed with a nickel Colt double action in a nice rig. Backmarked; b) Man holding a Colt Single Actio
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Seth Kinman (1815-1888) – California Hunter and Trapper348 - Seth Kinman (1815-1888) – California Hunter and Trapper
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Collection of 5 Albumen CDVs of the famous Western mountain man. Each card 4” x 2 3/8” overall with c. 1864 mounted images. a) Seth, bust image, holdi
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to RarePhoto for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Early Lawman Photograph349 - Early Lawman Photograph
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Well armed westerner with 6 point star badge. Carrying a holstered Colt Single Action Army and wearing tall stitched stovepipe boots. 7 3/8” x 5 1/4”
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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