15th Annual Manitou Galleries Auction Day 2

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Manitou Gallery of Cheyenne, Wyoming welcomes you to its 15th Annual Show and Auction. We are proud to offer over 600 lots of Fine art, Native American and Cowboy collectibles in this sale.
We have consignments to this auction from over 40 consignors, including a gentleman’s estate from Portland, Oregon. Of particular note is the C.M. Russell, 12”x18” goauche, recently discovered in an Eastern estate (Lot 459). An O.C. Seltzer 20”x30” oil dated 1910 (Lot 455) and numerous paintings by early Cowboy Artists of America, John Hampton, Shorty Shope, Fred Harmon, Nick Eggenhofer, George Phippen and William Moyers. E.W. “Bill” Gollings is represented by 2 lots (501 and 413).
Wildlife art enthusiasts may pick from several original works of art by Roy Mason, Bill Freeman, Angus Short, Walter Baumgartner and Gerhard C. F. Miller.
Native American highlights include a collection of fine Navajo textiles including Germantown’s (Lot 370 and 54) and several nice transitional pieces (Lot 422).
Northern plains beadwork is offered including a fine large Sioux dress (Lot 397), a beaded saddle blanket (Lot 399) and fully beaded ceremonial moccasins (Lot 396).
The auction will be held at the Townhouse Inn 1411 10th Avenue South, Great Falls, Montana on Friday and Saturday, March 15th and 16th at 12:00 Noon. Admission is free. Or, you now have the option to bid on-line in real time at this site.
We hope you enjoy this sale and Good Luck on all of your bids.

Robert L. Nelson
President
Manitou Galleries
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John Hampton (1918 - 2000).  CAA.  Illustrated letter.  "Amigos Borrachos."  Sent by John in 1956 to301 - John Hampton (1918 - 2000). CAA. Illustrated letter. "Amigos Borrachos." Sent by John in 1956 to
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John Hampton (1918 - 2000). CAA. Illustrated letter. "Amigos Borrachos." Sent by John in 1956 to wife. Nice watercolors. Hilarious!
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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John Hampton (1918 - 2000).  CAA.  Another illustrated letter.  This one is 6 1/2" x 5" and done in 302 - John Hampton (1918 - 2000). CAA. Another illustrated letter. This one is 6 1/2" x 5" and done in
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John Hampton (1918 - 2000). CAA. Another illustrated letter. This one is 6 1/2" x 5" and done in the 1950's. Sent from Mexico to h...
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Hans Kleiber (1887 - 1967).  Original etching showing ducks landing.  11" x 9 1/2."  Excellent.303 - Hans Kleiber (1887 - 1967). Original etching showing ducks landing. 11" x 9 1/2." Excellent.
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Hans Kleiber (1887 - 1967). Original etching showing ducks landing. 11" x 9 1/2." Excellent.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Hans Kleiber (1887 - 1967).  Original etching entitled "Winter Residents."  8" x 11."  Fine conditio304 - Hans Kleiber (1887 - 1967). Original etching entitled "Winter Residents." 8" x 11." Fine conditio
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Hans Kleiber (1887 - 1967). Original etching entitled "Winter Residents." 8" x 11." Fine condition.
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Hans Kleiber (1887 - 1967).  Original etching entitled "Mallards in the Snow."  11" x 9."  Excellent305 - Hans Kleiber (1887 - 1967). Original etching entitled "Mallards in the Snow." 11" x 9." Excellent
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Hans Kleiber (1887 - 1967). Original etching entitled "Mallards in the Snow." 11" x 9." Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Marjorie Reed (1915 - 1997).  10" x 14" oil.  "Love in Spring."306 - Marjorie Reed (1915 - 1997). 10" x 14" oil. "Love in Spring."
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Marjorie Reed (1915 - 1997). 10" x 14" oil. "Love in Spring."
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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James Ralph Johnson (deceased).  "Final Moment Little Big Horn."  19" x 37" oil on board.307 - James Ralph Johnson (deceased). "Final Moment Little Big Horn." 19" x 37" oil on board.
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James Ralph Johnson (deceased). "Final Moment Little Big Horn." 19" x 37" oil on board.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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A. Kelly Pruitt (1924 - 1992).  18" x 24" oil.  "Riding a Rough One."  From a Cheyenne estate.308 - A. Kelly Pruitt (1924 - 1992). 18" x 24" oil. "Riding a Rough One." From a Cheyenne estate.
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A. Kelly Pruitt (1924 - 1992). 18" x 24" oil. "Riding a Rough One." From a Cheyenne estate.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Ace Powell (1912 - 1978).  18" x 30" oil on canvas.  "Restin'."  A typical nostalgic piece by one of309 - Ace Powell (1912 - 1978). 18" x 30" oil on canvas. "Restin'." A typical nostalgic piece by one of
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Ace Powell (1912 - 1978). 18" x 30" oil on canvas. "Restin'." A typical nostalgic piece by one of Montana's best.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Carl Eisele (deceased).  22" x 36" oil on canvas.  "Fishing the Wasatch."  A great Utah scene by thi310 - Carl Eisele (deceased). 22" x 36" oil on canvas. "Fishing the Wasatch." A great Utah scene by thi
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Carl Eisele (deceased). 22" x 36" oil on canvas. "Fishing the Wasatch." A great Utah scene by this artist.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Vladin Stiha (1910 - 1988).  36" x 24" on canvas.  "Bahia Fisherman."  Stiha was an impressionist fr311 - Vladin Stiha (1910 - 1988). 36" x 24" on canvas. "Bahia Fisherman." Stiha was an impressionist fr
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Vladin Stiha (1910 - 1988). 36" x 24" on canvas. "Bahia Fisherman." Stiha was an impressionist from Santa Fe.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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M. A. Gomez (1910 - 1972).  20" x 30" oil.  "The Getaway."  A particularly good example of this arti312 - M. A. Gomez (1910 - 1972). 20" x 30" oil. "The Getaway." A particularly good example of this arti
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M. A. Gomez (1910 - 1972). 20" x 30" oil. "The Getaway." A particularly good example of this artist's work.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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J. Jeffrey Grant (1883 - 1960).  20 1/2" x 10" oil on canvas.  "Yosemite Falls."  Original fancy fra313 - J. Jeffrey Grant (1883 - 1960). 20 1/2" x 10" oil on canvas. "Yosemite Falls." Original fancy fra
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J. Jeffrey Grant (1883 - 1960). 20 1/2" x 10" oil on canvas. "Yosemite Falls." Original fancy frame.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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William Moyers (b. 1916).  Member CAA.  24" x 30" oil on canvas.  "When a Hope's the Only Way."  Ori314 - William Moyers (b. 1916). Member CAA. 24" x 30" oil on canvas. "When a Hope's the Only Way." Ori
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William Moyers (b. 1916). Member CAA. 24" x 30" oil on canvas. "When a Hope's the Only Way." Original frame.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Sheryl Bodily.  16" x 20" oil on board.  "Guarding the Stage." 315 - Sheryl Bodily. 16" x 20" oil on board. "Guarding the Stage."
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Sheryl Bodily. 16" x 20" oil on board. "Guarding the Stage."
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Sheryl Bodily.  Large 20" x 44" oil on canvas.  "Directions to the Pass."316 - Sheryl Bodily. Large 20" x 44" oil on canvas. "Directions to the Pass."
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Sheryl Bodily. Large 20" x 44" oil on canvas. "Directions to the Pass."
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Fred Oldfield.  30" x 24" oil on canvas.  "Catching a Wild One."  Nice example of Fred's work.317 - Fred Oldfield. 30" x 24" oil on canvas. "Catching a Wild One." Nice example of Fred's work.
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Fred Oldfield. 30" x 24" oil on canvas. "Catching a Wild One." Nice example of Fred's work.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Sherry Gallagher.  21" x 31" watercolor and pastel.  "Sparrow, Pottery and Burden Basket."318 - Sherry Gallagher. 21" x 31" watercolor and pastel. "Sparrow, Pottery and Burden Basket."
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Sherry Gallagher. 21" x 31" watercolor and pastel. "Sparrow, Pottery and Burden Basket."
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Fred Oldfield.  24" x 36" oil.  "Evening Camp."  Even a nicer example of Fred's work!319 - Fred Oldfield. 24" x 36" oil. "Evening Camp." Even a nicer example of Fred's work!
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Fred Oldfield. 24" x 36" oil. "Evening Camp." Even a nicer example of Fred's work!
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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R. E. Pierce.  6" x 11" oil on board.  "Moving Through."320 - R. E. Pierce. 6" x 11" oil on board. "Moving Through."
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R. E. Pierce. 6" x 11" oil on board. "Moving Through."
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Pair of Osage Indian dolls.  Made by Kirby Ramos.  30" tall.  Wonderful detail.  The pair.321 - Pair of Osage Indian dolls. Made by Kirby Ramos. 30" tall. Wonderful detail. The pair.
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Pair of Osage Indian dolls. Made by Kirby Ramos. 30" tall. Wonderful detail. The pair.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Eskimo ivory cribbage board.  17" long.  Signed "Naknek--Alaska."  1930's or 1940's.  Excellent cond322 - Eskimo ivory cribbage board. 17" long. Signed "Naknek--Alaska." 1930's or 1940's. Excellent cond
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Eskimo ivory cribbage board. 17" long. Signed "Naknek--Alaska." 1930's or 1940's. Excellent condition.
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Eastern Indian ball headed club.  27" long.  Covered with tacks.  Well made and fine condition.323 - Eastern Indian ball headed club. 27" long. Covered with tacks. Well made and fine condition.
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Eastern Indian ball headed club. 27" long. Covered with tacks. Well made and fine condition.
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Sioux Indian unborn Hereford calf skin--very old.  Box and border design painted.  Fine condition.  324 - Sioux Indian unborn Hereford calf skin--very old. Box and border design painted. Fine condition.
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Sioux Indian unborn Hereford calf skin--very old. Box and border design painted. Fine condition. 20" x 33."
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Northern Plains pipe.  15 1/2" overall length.  Nicely carved Catlinite bowl--elbow shape.  Fine pat325 - Northern Plains pipe. 15 1/2" overall length. Nicely carved Catlinite bowl--elbow shape. Fine pat
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Northern Plains pipe. 15 1/2" overall length. Nicely carved Catlinite bowl--elbow shape. Fine patina on wood stem. Old.
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Navajo Indian rug.  Wide Ruins area.  34" x 58."  Very intricate designs.  Fine quality.  Excellent 326 - Navajo Indian rug. Wide Ruins area. 34" x 58." Very intricate designs. Fine quality. Excellent
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Navajo Indian rug. Wide Ruins area. 34" x 58." Very intricate designs. Fine quality. Excellent condition.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Navajo Indian rug.  Two Grey Hills.  45" x 73."  Strong bold designs on this fine condition weaving.327 - Navajo Indian rug. Two Grey Hills. 45" x 73." Strong bold designs on this fine condition weaving.
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Navajo Indian rug. Two Grey Hills. 45" x 73." Strong bold designs on this fine condition weaving.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Navajo Indian rug.  37" x 88."  Wonderful intricate designs.  Mostly natural colors.  Fine condition328 - Navajo Indian rug. 37" x 88." Wonderful intricate designs. Mostly natural colors. Fine condition
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Navajo Indian rug. 37" x 88." Wonderful intricate designs. Mostly natural colors. Fine condition. 1930's.
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Sioux Indian moccasins.  1910 - 1920.  Green buffalo track design.  Split tongues.  11" long.  Fine 329 - Sioux Indian moccasins. 1910 - 1920. Green buffalo track design. Split tongues. 11" long. Fine
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Sioux Indian moccasins. 1910 - 1920. Green buffalo track design. Split tongues. 11" long. Fine condition.
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Plateau Indian saddle drop.  54" x 12."  Early beaded designs.  Excellent condition.  Ex Dr. Ellis c330 - Plateau Indian saddle drop. 54" x 12." Early beaded designs. Excellent condition. Ex Dr. Ellis c
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Plateau Indian saddle drop. 54" x 12." Early beaded designs. Excellent condition. Ex Dr. Ellis collection.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Hitched horsehair bridle.  "Good Luck" on browband.  Only one we have seen.  From Montana State pen.331 - Hitched horsehair bridle. "Good Luck" on browband. Only one we have seen. From Montana State pen.
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Hitched horsehair bridle. "Good Luck" on browband. Only one we have seen. From Montana State pen. Excellent.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Hitched horsehair rope.  35' long.  Bright red, yellow, and orange designs.  Montana State pen--no l332 - Hitched horsehair rope. 35' long. Bright red, yellow, and orange designs. Montana State pen--no l
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Hitched horsehair rope. 35' long. Bright red, yellow, and orange designs. Montana State pen--no longer allowed to be made. Excellent.
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T. H. Farra - John Day, Oregon.  Nickle studed chaps.  Two tone leather.  Fine condition.  Ready to 333 - T. H. Farra - John Day, Oregon. Nickle studed chaps. Two tone leather. Fine condition. Ready to
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T. H. Farra - John Day, Oregon. Nickle studed chaps. Two tone leather. Fine condition. Ready to wear or decorate your cabin.
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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1893 Marlin rifle.  Made in 1890's.  Rare 1/2 nickle--1/2 blue finish.  Deluxe checkered wood.  Fine334 - 1893 Marlin rifle. Made in 1890's. Rare 1/2 nickle--1/2 blue finish. Deluxe checkered wood. Fine
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1893 Marlin rifle. Made in 1890's. Rare 1/2 nickle--1/2 blue finish. Deluxe checkered wood. Fine condition. All original.
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Buffalo head mount.  Nice condition.  Ready to hang on your wall.335 - Buffalo head mount. Nice condition. Ready to hang on your wall.
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Buffalo head mount. Nice condition. Ready to hang on your wall.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Pair of early American flags.  One is 26 star--circa 1812.  3 1/2' x 6.'  Other is 42 star--5 ' x 8.336 - Pair of early American flags. One is 26 star--circa 1812. 3 1/2' x 6.' Other is 42 star--5 ' x 8.
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Pair of early American flags. One is 26 star--circa 1812. 3 1/2' x 6.' Other is 42 star--5 ' x 8.' Circa 1890. Collectible.
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Indian War or early Spanish American War uniform.  Sergeant's chevrons.  Collected from Pine Ridge I337 - Indian War or early Spanish American War uniform. Sergeant's chevrons. Collected from Pine Ridge I
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Indian War or early Spanish American War uniform. Sergeant's chevrons. Collected from Pine Ridge Indian family.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Mideastern saddle.  Made of brass, silver, cloth, leather, yarn, and beads.  Pretty outrageous.  194338 - Mideastern saddle. Made of brass, silver, cloth, leather, yarn, and beads. Pretty outrageous. 194
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Mideastern saddle. Made of brass, silver, cloth, leather, yarn, and beads. Pretty outrageous. 1940's.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lawrence made these batwing chaps.  Studded designs.  Fine condition.339 - Lawrence made these batwing chaps. Studded designs. Fine condition.
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Lawrence made these batwing chaps. Studded designs. Fine condition.
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Hamly chaps.  Marked special.  Fancy two-tone leather in excellent condition.340 - Hamly chaps. Marked special. Fancy two-tone leather in excellent condition.
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Hamly chaps. Marked special. Fancy two-tone leather in excellent condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Barbara East.  14" x 10" watercolor.  Very detailed.  "Shooting the Breeze."  Very collectible artis341 - Barbara East. 14" x 10" watercolor. Very detailed. "Shooting the Breeze." Very collectible artis
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Barbara East. 14" x 10" watercolor. Very detailed. "Shooting the Breeze." Very collectible artist.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Larry Zabel.  20" x 40" oil on canvas.  "Raiders of the Rockies."  Collectible.342 - Larry Zabel. 20" x 40" oil on canvas. "Raiders of the Rockies." Collectible.
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Larry Zabel. 20" x 40" oil on canvas. "Raiders of the Rockies." Collectible.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Charles Craig (1846 - 1931).  24" x 20" oil on canvas.  "Twilight Camp."343 - Charles Craig (1846 - 1931). 24" x 20" oil on canvas. "Twilight Camp."
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Charles Craig (1846 - 1931). 24" x 20" oil on canvas. "Twilight Camp."
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Donald "Putt" Puttnam.  20" x 30" oil.  "Days of Wine and Roses."  Best subject matter for this arti344 - Donald "Putt" Puttnam. 20" x 30" oil. "Days of Wine and Roses." Best subject matter for this arti
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Donald "Putt" Puttnam. 20" x 30" oil. "Days of Wine and Roses." Best subject matter for this artist.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Fred Harman Jr. (1902 - 1982).  Member CAA.  13" x 12" dry brush and watercolor.  Hard CA artist to 345 - Fred Harman Jr. (1902 - 1982). Member CAA. 13" x 12" dry brush and watercolor. Hard CA artist to
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Fred Harman Jr. (1902 - 1982). Member CAA. 13" x 12" dry brush and watercolor. Hard CA artist to collect.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Lisa Ruth Delisi.  24" x 18" oil on board.  "A Quiet Moment."346 - Lisa Ruth Delisi. 24" x 18" oil on board. "A Quiet Moment."
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Lisa Ruth Delisi. 24" x 18" oil on board. "A Quiet Moment."
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Don Ricks (1929 - 1996).  24" x 36" oil on board.  "Tasting Spring Grass."347 - Don Ricks (1929 - 1996). 24" x 36" oil on board. "Tasting Spring Grass."
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Don Ricks (1929 - 1996). 24" x 36" oil on board. "Tasting Spring Grass."
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Jim Powell.  22" x 29" watercolor.  "Moving Camp."348 - Jim Powell. 22" x 29" watercolor. "Moving Camp."
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Jim Powell. 22" x 29" watercolor. "Moving Camp."
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Joseph Bohler.  24" x 41" watercolor.  "Poppies."  A very large watercolor.349 - Joseph Bohler. 24" x 41" watercolor. "Poppies." A very large watercolor.
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Joseph Bohler. 24" x 41" watercolor. "Poppies." A very large watercolor.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Chet Renson (deceased).  16" x 27" watercolor.  "Duck Hunting on the Prarie."350 - Chet Renson (deceased). 16" x 27" watercolor. "Duck Hunting on the Prarie."
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Chet Renson (deceased). 16" x 27" watercolor. "Duck Hunting on the Prarie."
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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