Denver Old West Auction

Auction Details

Brian Lebel's 24th Annual Old West Auction will offer over 325 lots of fine Western art, artifacts and collectibles. The auction will be held live at the Denver Mart, Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 5pm MST. Highlights include:

Items from the estate of Clayton Moore, TV's original Lone Ranger, including 2 Nudie's costumes, a Manuel costume, his famous Edward H. Bohlin double-holster gun rig with "silver" bullets, autographed memorabilia, and more. Estate items from another Western television star, Gail Davis, will also be offered. Gail played Annie Oakley on the popular TV series of the same name.

The top estimated lot is a museum-quality, premiere collection of Texas bits. The result of years of collecting, research and study, the collection consists of 86 bits by over 26 different makers. Featured in the book "Bit and Spur Makers in the Texas Tradition," by Ned and Jody Martin, the collection is being offered in its entirety as a single lot.

Fine art is well-represented this year, including a nocturne oil by Eanger Irving Couse, which is the cover lot for the catalog. Other fine artists of note include, J.H. Sharp, Ed Mell, Bill Anton, Burt Procter, Till Gooden, Eric Michaels, Will James, Matt Clark, William Matthews, Mehl Lawson, Bill Schenck, Alexander Phimster Proctor, Elmer Schooley and many others.

Antique and contemporary cowboy trappings such as spurs, bridles and saddles will be offered by such makers as Bill Adamson, Randy Butters, Jose Figueroa, Kelly Bros, McChesney, Meanea and others. A rare cowgirl championship trophy saddle made by Visalia for Joella Mildred Irwin will be sold.

Native American antiquities include Navajo textiles, a rare Comanche bridle, an important and impressive pipe bag, beaded moccasins, gauntlets, gunstock clubs, bowcases, possible bags and an early quilled and fringed man's warshirt.

"Captain Jack" a cast zinc cigar store Indian, circa 1870 is another highlight. Material related to important Old West figures and places, such as Dodge City, Pat Garrett, The James Gang, Tom Mix, The Pinkerton Agency, George Custer, the Cherokee Strip and Kit Carson are included.

Antique firearms from Colt, Deringer, Rogers & Spencer, Sharps, Springfield and others will be available. All are antique firearms and do not require any special licenses or permits to purchase.
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Collection of 3 Southwestern Baskets1 - Collection of 3 Southwestern Baskets
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Native American basketry, circa 1890-1910: Two Apache baskets, one 11 1/4” in diameter, other is 9 1/2”, and a large 12 1/2” diameter Pima basket. All
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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5 Pair of Moccasins2 - 5 Pair of Moccasins
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a) Northern Plains hard soled moccasins with bifurcated tongues. Red, white and blue beads trimmed in green. 10 1/2” long; b) Traditional Cree or Wood
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Plains Beaded Bridle3 - Plains Beaded Bridle
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A very showy bridle made for Grace H. Keith, a teacher at the Indian School in Ponca City, OK. Born in Prairie Grove, AR, she moved to Stillwater, OK
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Collection of Pipes with Stems4 - Collection of Pipes with Stems
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Three (3) early red Catlinite and wood pipes: a) Simple long bowl, 5 1/4” with 21" stem; b) 3 1/2” bowl with pewter inlaid rings, 22" shap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Buffalo Effigy Pipe Bowl5 - Buffalo Effigy Pipe Bowl
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Red pipestone or Catlinite smoking pipe head with leather ears, drilled dimples, and front half of American bison body. 2 3/4” tall x 3 3/4” long, ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to g4rb67 for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Collection of 3 Pair of Moccasins6 - Collection of 3 Pair of Moccasins
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a) Blue, yellow, orange, green, and red beads on a white field, 10 1/2” long, late, heavy construction; b) Arapaho moccasins with morning star design
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Three Pair of Child’s Moccasins7 - Three Pair of Child’s Moccasins
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a) Cheyenne beaded moccasins, 6” long; b) Sioux fully beaded moccasins with American flags, 7” long; c) Sioux 6 1/4” long with diamond shape design in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Apache Lidded Basket8 - Apache Lidded Basket
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6” x 8” x 6 1/2” closed coil, oval, willow basket with diamond motif. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to scooterman.. for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Southern Plains German Silver Arm Bands and Bolo9 - Southern Plains German Silver Arm Bands and Bolo
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a) Pair of silver arm bands with stamped decorations, 1 3/4” wide; b) Claw scarf bolo, classic stamped design, cutout construction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Collection of 9 Hopi Basketry Trays10 - Collection of 9 Hopi Basketry Trays
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Various dates, designs, and sizes ranging from 9” to 12” with some featuring Kachina or dance figures. One with spread eagle wings. Most are mid-to-la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Collection of 8 Hopi Basketry Trays11 - Collection of 8 Hopi Basketry Trays
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A selection of fine, small trays, varying in size from 6 1/2” to 9” in diameter. Mudhead face, butterfly, and other designs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Ken Payne (1938-2012)12 - Ken Payne (1938-2012)
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A Race with the Stork 23”x 24” Bronze 4/50 1991 Signed in bronze
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Slim Pickens13 - Slim Pickens
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Partners 14” x 13” x 6” without base Bronze with 1/2” wood base Signed in bronze, dated 1972 3/24 Includes letter from Rex Allen Jr. stating his fath
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to hardtimes1.. for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Art Deco Indian Head Lamp and Stand Set14 - Art Deco Indian Head Lamp and Stand Set
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A stunning vintage set consisting of a beautiful pair of panel table lamps with Native American and woodland scenes on each glass panel, and Indian Ch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Three Pair Vintage Cowboy Boots15 - Three Pair Vintage Cowboy Boots
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a) Brown with tooled uppers 11” x 12”, good condition; b) Black with white and red cutout eagle and mule ears, 14” x 12”, good condition; c) Tan toole
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Three Pair Cowboy Boots16 - Three Pair Cowboy Boots
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a) Dark brown with light brown and white cutout butterflies, 2” x 10 1/2”. Good condition; b) Brown with yellow and white cutout butterflies, 11 1/2”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Montie Montana (1910-1999) Boots17 - Montie Montana (1910-1999) Boots
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14” high, tan and white butterfly and “MM”. Star of stage, screen and rodeo, Montie rode in 60 consecutive Pasadena Rose Parades and roped President E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Three Pair Studded Cowboy Cuffs18 - Three Pair Studded Cowboy Cuffs
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3 pair of men’s leather wrist cuffs a) Star studded, very good condition; b) Diamond pattern with swelled tops, show wear but good condition; c) Very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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H.H. Heiser Denver Colo White Wooly Chaps19 - H.H. Heiser Denver Colo White Wooly Chaps
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Fine pair of bright white angora wooly chaps, canvas lined, leather backed, inside pockets, 36” long with basket stamped billet. Fine condition, c. 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Steve Devenyns20 - Steve Devenyns
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Sandhills Classic 17” x 13” Framed to 20” x 24” Oil on canvas Signed lower left, dated ‘98
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Steve Devenyns21 - Steve Devenyns
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Signs of Spring 8 1/2” x 11” Framed to 16 1/4” x 14 1/4” Oil on board Signed lower left, dated ‘91
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Steven Lang (b. 1960)22 - Steven Lang (b. 1960)
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Cross of the Conquistadores 35” x 23” Framed to 32” x 44” Oil on canvas Signed lower right
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,200.00) = 3,200.00
 
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Mark Swanson (b. 1958)23 - Mark Swanson (b. 1958)
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Hoolihan 14” x 26” Framed to 23” x 35” Oil on board Signed lower right and on reverse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Tim Cox CAA24 - Tim Cox CAA
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Dad’s Helper 30” x 40” Framed to 38 1/4” x 48 3/4” Oil on board Signed lower left A T Cox 94 Cover of Cutting Horse Futurity & Beef Magazine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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William Matthews25 - William Matthews
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Home Land 46” x 19 1/2” Framed to 62 1/4” x 32 3/4” Watercolor on paper Signed lower right Dated on reverse 2002 Provenance: William Matthews Galle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 16,000.00 - 19,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Howard Connor26 - Howard Connor
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Doorway 24” x 18” framed to 31” x 25” Watercolor Signed lower left NAC.2010.32
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Buffalo Kaplinski (b. 1943)27 - Buffalo Kaplinski (b. 1943)
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Sunset Council 16” x 20” Framed to 24” x 28” Watercolor Signed center left NAC.2010.35
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Unknown Artist / Lot of 2 Paintings28 - Unknown Artist / Lot of 2 Paintings
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a) Above the Valley 24” x 30” framed to 30 1/2” x 38 1/2” Oil on canvas Signed lower left Titled on reverse NAC.2010.30 b) Cumberland Gap 20 1/2” x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Hal Rice / Lot of 2 Paintings29 - Hal Rice / Lot of 2 Paintings
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a) Ranchos de Taos 13” x 17” framed to 20 1/2” x 25 1/2” Oil on panel Signed lower right NAC.2010.312 b) Taos River 10” x 13” framed to 19” x 22” Oil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Blanche Chloe Grant (1874-1948)30 - Blanche Chloe Grant (1874-1948)
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The Bells of Capistrano 28 1/4” x 24” Framed to 33 1/4” x 29 1/4” Oil on canvas Signed lower left Dated on reverse 1929 H1999.41.126 Exhibited: Harmse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Marco Antonio Gomez (1910-1972)31 - Marco Antonio Gomez (1910-1972)
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Cavalry 16” x 12” framed to 24 1/2” x 19 1/2” Oil on canvas Signed lower right NAC.2010.33
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to ellenod for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Alfred Lambourne (1850-1926)32 - Alfred Lambourne (1850-1926)
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The Afterglow on the Wasatch Eastern Shore of the Great Salt Lake 12” x 50 1/4” Oil on canvas Signed lower right with AL & 1887 Titled and si...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (14,500.00) = 14,500.00
 
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Laton Alton Huffman33 - Laton Alton Huffman
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Buffalo Grazing the Big Open Montana 1880 Photograph 10” x 20” Framed to 17 1/2” x 27 1/2” Signed, titled and labeled in white ink Slight foxing with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Bill Schenck34 - Bill Schenck
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Spring Drive 20” x 30”framed to 32” x 46” Lithograph Signed lower right Schenck Sept. ‘80 Numbered lower left 4/50 NAC.2010.34
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to bandy100 for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Charles Fries (1854-1940)35 - Charles Fries (1854-1940)
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Cattle Drive Through Gaviotta Pass Framed to 37 1/4” x 29 1/4” Oil on canvas Signed lower right H1999.41.112 Exhibited: Colorado Historical Society
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,250.00) = 6,250.00
 
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Herb Mignery (b. 1937)36 - Herb Mignery (b. 1937)
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National Western 7” x 7” x 14”, 15 3/4” with base Bronze Signed in bronze, CA – FNSS ‘057/30 NAC.2010.2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Charles Marion Russell (1864-1926)37 - Charles Marion Russell (1864-1926)
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A Texas Steer 6”w x 3 1/3”h x 3 1/2”d On 8” x 2” x 5” wood base with plaque A Texas Steer – Charles M. Russell (1864-1926) Bronze Casting unknown,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Chris Navarro (b. 1956)38 - Chris Navarro (b. 1956)
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The Showman 13 1/2”, 15” w/ base x 10” Bronze 12/250, 2006 25th Anniversary 2006 Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale NAC.2010.36
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Rusty Phelps (20th Century)39 - Rusty Phelps (20th Century)
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Kit Carson 15”, w/ base 17” x 16” x 6” Bronze signed and dated 1999, 30/60 NAC.2010.27
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Gerald Balciar40 - Gerald Balciar
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Otter 15 1/2” inset into 2” wood base x 7”w x 8”d Bronze 1986 NAC.2010.22
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Scott Rogers (b. 1961)41 - Scott Rogers (b. 1961)
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Pushin’ Through A Drought 37” x 24” x 15” Bronze Signed in base, dated ‘05 4/30 Provenance: Jim and Maureen Nicholls Collection, Breckenridge, Color
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Mehl Lawson (b. 1942)42 - Mehl Lawson (b. 1942)
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Montana Cowboy 17 1/2” x 15”x 7” with wood base Bronze Signed in base ‘80 19/35
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to hardtimes1.. for (3,500.00 + 735.00BP) = 4,235.00
 
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Alexander Phimister Proctor (1860-1950)43 - Alexander Phimister Proctor (1860-1950)
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Pony Express 16 3/4” Bronze Signed in bronze at base Pony Express rider bronze wall plaque commissioned by Wells Fargo Company Express for the 50th an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Elmer Schooley (1916-2007)44 - Elmer Schooley (1916-2007)
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Collection of Seven (7) original woodblock prints by Elmer Schooley. The signed woodcuts come directly from the collection of a Schooley apprentice, w
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 15,000.00 - 17,000.00
 
 
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Pair of Bohlin Silver & 14K Gold $ Clips45 - Pair of Bohlin Silver & 14K Gold $ Clips
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a) Sterling & 14K “Lone Star” horseshoe money clip, 2” x 1 3/4”; b) Sterling and 14K “Indian Chief” horseshoe money clip, 2” x 1 3/4”. Provenan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to magicranch for (3,000.00 + 630.00BP) = 3,630.00
 
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Bohlin Sterling Buckle & Money Clip46 - Bohlin Sterling Buckle & Money Clip
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a) 3-piece, 1 1/2” sterling silver Bohlin buckle adorned with raised, floral scroll designs; b) Oversized 3” x 1 3/4” let ‘er buck horse & cowbo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to williame for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Bohlin Sterling & 14K Roper Buckle47 - Bohlin Sterling & 14K Roper Buckle
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Catalog style No. 658, measures 2” x 3 1/8”. Provenance: David Samuels Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Bohlin Sterling Silver Bulldogger Buckle48 - Bohlin Sterling Silver Bulldogger Buckle
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Cat No. 659, bulldogger, trophy buckle, 2” x 3 1/4”, marked “#01 of 03 Made for David Samuels.” Unused condition, c. 1999-2000. Provenance: David Sa
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to williame for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Bohlin Sterling & 14K Gold Longhorn Buckle49 - Bohlin Sterling & 14K Gold Longhorn Buckle
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Cat. No. 383, 2” x 3” filigreed, rectangular buckle marked “AK” for Bohlin’s premier silversmith Ahmad Khan who learned his trade from the renowned Bu
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Bohlin Buckle & Masters Money Clip50 - Bohlin Buckle & Masters Money Clip
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a) Bohlin sterling silver and 14K gold horseshoe shaped, 3-piece, 1” buckle set; b) The Masters (not Bohlin) maker-mark, sterling & 14K gold, 3 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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