3rd Annual Montana Big Chief Auction

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Welcome to our 3rd Annual Big Chief Sale. This three day Auction has over 3000 lots to choose from.

Day 1:
Native American Indian Jewelry, Trade Beads, Western History Books, Fishing Collectables, Chainsaws, Coins, Railroad History Archive, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Pocket Watches, Paintings, Sketches, Bronzes, Nikon Camera Collection, Coca Cola Collectables, Beer Signs, Stamped Envelope Collection and much more.

Day 2:
Indian Artifacts from all form and function: Baskets, Pots, Arrowheads, Dolls, Beadwork, Navajo Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, Stone Tools, Kachinas, Paintings, Trade Beads, Navajo and Zuni Jewelry, Squash Blossoms, Rare Milton Bradley Human Anatomical Pull Down Charts from 1886, A White Buffalo Medicine Calf, A Sterling Silver Presentation Box from the SS Great Eastern, Charles H Hart Penguin, Taxidermy Furs.

Day 3: Our Military Sale
Over 600 Lots of Military Surplus and Historical Artifacts. From common to Museum Quality.

Artwork: James Lee Colt, Earle Heikka, Taylor Lynde, Jay Jung, Jose Trujillo, Leonard Reedy, Robert Morgan, Joe Halko, Larry Pirnie, Leo Beaulaurier, Ron Jenkins, James Henderson, Johhn William Hilton, Bill Shaddix, Robert Wagoner, Ace Powell, Hendrik Johannes Haverman, just to name a few.

Featured Collections Include

Dr. Harley Niblack Furniture
Frontier Medicine and Surgery Sets
The Milton Bradley Anatomical Charts
Coca Cola: The Continuation of the Anderson Collection.
The Allard Auction Indian Collection
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Plains Native American Indian Peace Pipe Stem103 - Plains Native American Indian Peace Pipe Stem
Davis Brothers Auction
18" long. Second half of the 20th Century. Allard Auction Collection Inv: VGL
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll104 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
18 7/8" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CHJ 45470
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Collection of Fixed Blade Knives105 - Collection of Fixed Blade Knives
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Allard Auction Collection Inv: VGL 12811
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Zuni Indian Bone Inlaid Effigy Necklace106 - Zuni Indian Bone Inlaid Effigy Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine necklace. Well made. All figures are carved from bone and inlaid with turquoise and other materials. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AXS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Peace Pipe107 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Peace Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
24" long. Second half of the 20th Century. Clay bowl. Allard Auction Collection Inv: VGL 12916
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Group of Navajo Indian Sand Paintings108 - Group of Navajo Indian Sand Paintings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ZUR 43304
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hopi Kachinas The Complete Guide109 - Hopi Kachinas The Complete Guide
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The Complete Guide to Collecting Kachina Dolls. Barton Wright. 1984 Allard Auction Collection Inv: ZUR 43606
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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The Colourful Story of North American Indians110 - The Colourful Story of North American Indians
Davis Brothers Auction
Royal B Hassrick. 1975. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ZUR 43607
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Benjamin Chee Chee Good Morning Print111 - Benjamin Chee Chee Good Morning Print
Davis Brothers Auction
6" by 9". Allard Auction Collection Inv: ZUR 43605
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Haida Northwest Coast Painted Wood Tray112 - Haida Northwest Coast Painted Wood Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted with story on back side. 14" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: WDA 15174
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Porcelain Barber Shop Shaving Bowl113 - Antique Porcelain Barber Shop Shaving Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bowl. Scarce. 12" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Bird Carving114 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Bird Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/4" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Seal Carving115 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Seal Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
3" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Santa Clara Pueblo Indian Pottery Buffalo116 - Santa Clara Pueblo Indian Pottery Buffalo
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on base as shown. 4" long, 2 3/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: KAC 27746
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Spelter Phoenix Arizona Souvenir Cup Mug117 - Spelter Phoenix Arizona Souvenir Cup Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice antique mug. Native American Indian scenes. 3 1/2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: GFO 46029
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Haida Northwest Coast Indian Made Totem Pole119 - Haida Northwest Coast Indian Made Totem Pole
Davis Brothers Auction
5 5/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ZUR 43709
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Walrus Carving120 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Walrus Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
3 3/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AXS
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carving121 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
4" long. 2 3/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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American Indian Pipestone Peace Pipe Bowl122 - American Indian Pipestone Peace Pipe Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Has been broken and repaired. 4" long. 2 3/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: VGL 12848
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Lorraine Williams Navajo Indian Pot Vase123 - Lorraine Williams Navajo Indian Pot Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
10 7/8" tall. 8 1/8" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: GFO 46024
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Ancient Anasazi Indian Corrugated Seed Jar Pot124 - Ancient Anasazi Indian Corrugated Seed Jar Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Circa 1100-1250 AD Found in St Johns Arizona. Just over 5" tall, and just over 5" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AXS
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Eagle Carving125 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Eagle Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
5 7/8" tall, 4 1/2" wide. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AXS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Acoma Pueblo Indian Pottery Pot Vase126 - Acoma Pueblo Indian Pottery Pot Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Illegible signature on base. 6" tall. 5 1/8" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: GFO 46027
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Zoraida Stoddard Twitty Arizona Painting127 - Zoraida Stoddard Twitty Arizona Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Oil on board. 13" by 16" framed. Zoraida (Stoddard) Twitty (1911 - 2005) was active/lived in Arizona. Zoraida Twitty is known for Landscap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Antique Frederick Remington A Russian Cossack128 - Antique Frederick Remington A Russian Cossack
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old print. 14 1/8" by 16 3/4" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: HOP 44409
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Ed Morgan Embossed Paper Buffalo129 - Ed Morgan Embossed Paper Buffalo
Davis Brothers Auction
14" by 15 1/4" framed. Ed Morgan (1943 - 2014) was active/lived in New Mexico, Missouri. Ed Morgan is known for Floral design, southwest s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Louise (Lou) Wilson Northwest Coast Batik Painting130 - Louise (Lou) Wilson Northwest Coast Batik Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
15" by 17" framed. Louise (Lou) Wilson (1927 - 1983) was active/lived in Washington. Louise Wilson is known for Painter, batik, serigraph....
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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King Kuka Blackfoot Indian Print Montana131 - King Kuka Blackfoot Indian Print Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed and numbered. 16" by 19" framed. Born in Browning, Montana, he grew up on the family ranch in Birch Creek but left as a teenager to...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Edward Whitethorne Indian Watercolor Painting132 - Edward Whitethorne Indian Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
16" by 20". Framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Detroit Photographic Co Joe Jesus Indian Photo133 - Detroit Photographic Co Joe Jesus Indian Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice image. Copyright 1899. William Henry Jackson image. 12 1/2" by 14 3/4" framed. Photochrome print. Allard Auction Collection Inv: JCU ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Larry Fodor Moenkopi Buffalo Dancers 2 Print134 - Larry Fodor Moenkopi Buffalo Dancers 2 Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed and numbered. 19" by 23 1/2" on matte. Allard Auction Collection Inv: HOP 44370
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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King Kuka Blackfoot Indian Watercolor Montana135 - King Kuka Blackfoot Indian Watercolor Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
17" by 30". Born in Browning, Montana, he grew up on the family ranch in Birch Creek but left as a teenager to study art. He was in the fi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Signed Native American Silkscreen Print136 - Signed Native American Silkscreen Print
Davis Brothers Auction
17 3/4" by 24". Signed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Parada Del Sol Scottsdale Rodeo Poster 1995137 - Parada Del Sol Scottsdale Rodeo Poster 1995
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed by Bill Roman. 19 1/8" by 25" framed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ZUR 43264
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Amado Maurilio Pena Jr El Arco Iris Print138 - Amado Maurilio Pena Jr El Arco Iris Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed. 16 1/2" by 22 1/2". Allard Auction Collection Inv: HOP 44414
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Ed Morgan Embossed Paper Blackfoot Feather139 - Ed Morgan Embossed Paper Blackfoot Feather
Davis Brothers Auction
18 3/4" by 22 3/4" framed. Ed Morgan (1943 - 2014) was active/lived in New Mexico, Missouri. Ed Morgan is known for Floral design, southwe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Robert Chee Navajo Indian Horse Serigraph140 - Robert Chee Navajo Indian Horse Serigraph
Davis Brothers Auction
9 3/4" by 12 3/4" framed. Artist Robert Chee was Diné painter. He had a short but very active career. He is noted for two-dimensional...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Talking Earth Pottery Vase141 - Talking Earth Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/4" tall. 4 7/8" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Katie Davis Navajo Indian Pottery Cooking Pot142 - Katie Davis Navajo Indian Pottery Cooking Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
7 5/8" tall. 4 7/8" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX 581
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Ancient Anasazi Indian Decorated Pot Bowl143 - Ancient Anasazi Indian Decorated Pot Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Super Fragile. May need more repair upon arrival if the fault lines separate further. Sold as-is. 11" diameter. 4 5/8" tall. Allard Auctio...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Mexican Pottery Tripod Grinding Bowl Pot144 - Mexican Pottery Tripod Grinding Bowl Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears to be Pre Columbian. 8 7/8" diameter. 4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Wyatt Tamaya Alabaster Navajo Indian Carving145 - Wyatt Tamaya Alabaster Navajo Indian Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
7 7/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CHR 14103
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Wood Cigar Store Indian Carving146 - Wood Cigar Store Indian Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed K Malone. 13 3/4" tall, 3 7/8" wide. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CHR 14104
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Giant Zuni Indian Alabaster Buffalo Fetish147 - Giant Zuni Indian Alabaster Buffalo Fetish
Davis Brothers Auction
10 1/8" long, 6 7/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CHR 14136
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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No Face Indian Maiden Doll Mrs B148 - No Face Indian Maiden Doll Mrs B
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed with card. 15 7/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CHR 12501
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Ancient Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar149 - Ancient Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
Just over 14" tall. 12 3/8" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Chililico Mexican Pottery Water Jar Olla150 - Chililico Mexican Pottery Water Jar Olla
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original jar. Has a few areas of damage as to be expected. Original not a reproduction. 10 7/8" diameter, 7 1/4" tall. Allard Auction...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Collection of Ancient Indian Arrowhead Points151 - Collection of Ancient Indian Arrowhead Points
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice collection. Allard Auction Collection Inv: VGL 12940
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Native American Indian Doll152 - Native American Indian Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
15 3/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: VGL 12825
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll153 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
13 1/4" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: VGL 12822
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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