4th Annual Montana Big Chief Auction

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Welcome to our 4th Annual Big Chief Sale. This four-day Auction has over 5000 lots to choose from.

Day 1:

Elvis Record Collection, Fishing Lures and Decoys, Montana Historical Advertising, Civil War 1860 Cavalry Sword, Fred Machetanz Stone Lithograph, Ancient Mayan Pottery Chocolate Cup, Elgin National Coffee Mill, Tlingit Haida Berry Basket, Atlas Bantam Gum Ball Machine, Pioneer PL-518 Turntable, Hudsons Bay Capote Jacket, Frances Senska Quail and Teapot, Franz Bergman Bronze Merchant, Jean Claude Mahey Lamp, Books, Trains, Scrimshaw, Native American Indian Artifacts and Art, and so much more.

Day 2:

This day is filled with jewelry, watches, coins and everything shiny. Highlights include a Haida Indian Gold Nugget Ring, Navajo Squash Blossoms, H Stern Gold Cocktail Ring, Orville Tsinnie Sterling Silver Necklace, a Buckle Set made by Helen Lincoln, White Buffalo, Turquoise, Diamonds, Quartz, Trade Beads, Lapis, Moldavite and more.

Day 3:

The main showcase. Filled with historically important lots including part of the Yellowstone Park studio of Frank Jay Haynes including one of his cameras. Harry Jackson's personal original plaster model of The Texas Longhorn made by Charles M Russell. This model was originally made for Frank Bogart. Accompanying this lot are the personal belongings of Harry Jackson included some of his bronze work, his boots, hats and medals from his carrier.

Also highlighted is the 7th Cavalry Scout Curley's personal medicine snake which was exhibited at the Montana Territorial Centennial Train World's Fair. A Baldwin Hill Indian Dog Knife, paintings by Bonnie Marris, Tom Saubert, Nelson Boren, Bayard Henry Tyler, John Potter, Gary Carter, Joe Abbrescia, Harley Brown, Daro Flood and knives by Rudy Ruana.

Day 4: Our Military Day The Hayes Otoupalik Military Collection, Flamethrower, .50 BMG Rifle, Gold Coins, Historic Colt Confederate Pistol, French Marble Urns, Recoilless Rifles, Bergmann Bronze Lamp, Colt Pistols (1911, Government, Python, and More), 1 of 50 Winchester Rifle, Quigley Ford Scope, Royal Crown Imari Dining China, Coins, Gold, Silver, Historic Items, Military items of all kind and from many conflicts.
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Rudi Hermes Mesa Arizona Wood Quail Carving945 - Rudi Hermes Mesa Arizona Wood Quail Carving
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9 3/8" by 7 1/2" by 7 1/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Antique Wood Shorebird Gull Decoy946 - Antique Wood Shorebird Gull Decoy
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14 5/8" by 11 1/8" by 5 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Haida Northwest Coast Inuit Indian Painted Drum947 - Haida Northwest Coast Inuit Indian Painted Drum
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10 3/4" diameter. Nice old piece. First half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Gies Wight Motor Co Calendar Great Falls Montana948 - Gies Wight Motor Co Calendar Great Falls Montana
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Charles M Russell. 8" by 10".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Baldwin Hill Native American Indian Dag Knife949 - Baldwin Hill Native American Indian Dag Knife
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14 1/4" long, 2 1/2" wide. Marked: Win Hill & Co, York Cast Steel Published: Baldwin, John. Tomahawks, Pipe Axes of the American Front...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana 31B Bowie Knife950 - Ruana Bonner Montana 31B Bowie Knife
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Never used or carried. 16 5/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Junior Bowie Knife 29a951 - Ruana Bonner Montana Junior Bowie Knife 29a
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Never Used or Carried. 11" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Rosewood Custom Knife952 - Ruana Bonner Montana Rosewood Custom Knife
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Never used or carried. 8 3/4" long. Rare knife.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Vic's Blade Knife953 - Ruana Bonner Montana Vic's Blade Knife
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Never used or carried. 8 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana Knife Stamp Knife954 - RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana Knife Stamp Knife
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Rare early knife. Offset pins, Knife Stamp. 8 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana Knife Micarta955 - RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana Knife Micarta
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Bullwhip Signed Blade. Micarta Handles. 10 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana S Stamp Knife956 - RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana S Stamp Knife
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3 Pin, S Stamp. Super rare and difficult to find. 8 7/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Ruana Knives Bonner Montana Stickers957 - Ruana Knives Bonner Montana Stickers
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6" long.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Emilie Touraine Oil on Board Painting958 - Emilie Touraine Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Spunky. 12" by 14" framed. Emilie Touraine (1939 - 2019) was active/lived in New Mexico, California. Emilie Touraine is known for...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Daro Flood Antelope Oil on Board Painting959 - Daro Flood Antelope Oil on Board Painting
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9" by 12". Daro Flood (1954 - 2017) was active/lived in Arizona. Daro Flood is known for Portrait bust Indian and cowboy sculpture. Daro F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Daro Flood Sage Grouse Oil on Board Painting960 - Daro Flood Sage Grouse Oil on Board Painting
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10 5/8" by 12 5/8" framed. Daro Flood (1954 - 2017) was active/lived in Arizona. Daro Flood is known for Portrait bust Indian and cowboy s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Daro Flood Indian Village Oil on Board Painting961 - Daro Flood Indian Village Oil on Board Painting
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13 1/2" by 16 3/8" framed. Daro Flood (1954 - 2017) was active/lived in Arizona. Daro Flood is known for Portrait bust Indian and cowboy s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Gary Carter Montana Oil on Board Painting962 - Gary Carter Montana Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Elk Camp at Hillgard. 16" by 20" unframed. 22 3/4" by 26 3/4" framed. Gary Carter (Born 1939) is active/lives in Montan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Clarence Basil Cuts the Rope Oil on Board Painting963 - Clarence Basil Cuts the Rope Oil on Board Painting
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25 1/2" by 29 1/2" framed. 16" by 20" unframed. Clarence Basil Cuts the Rope (1935 - 2000) was active/lived in Montana. Clarence...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to n*******4 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Tom Saubert Montana Indian Oil on Board Painting964 - Tom Saubert Montana Indian Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Cooling the Buffalo Runner. 16" by 19" unframed, 20 3/4" by 23 1/2" framed. Tom Saubert (Born 1950) is active/lives in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Julian Robles Oil on Board Painting965 - Julian Robles Oil on Board Painting
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Portrait of Joe Graves Taos New Mexico. 19 1/2" by 20 1/2" framed. 11" by 14" unframed. Julian Robles (1933 - 2023) was active/l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Joe Abbrescia Montana Oil on Canvas Painting966 - Joe Abbrescia Montana Oil on Canvas Painting
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14 3/4" by 19" framed. 12" by 16" unframed. Joe Abbrescia (1936 - 2005) was active/lived in Montana, Arizona. Joe Abbrescia is k...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Stan Davis Indian Chief Oil on Canvas Painting967 - Stan Davis Indian Chief Oil on Canvas Painting
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Title is The Prayer Song. 20" by 25" framed. 9" by 14" unframed. Stan Davis (Born 1942) is active/lives in California, Florida. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Antique Oil on Canvas Painting968 - Antique Oil on Canvas Painting
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Signed Lavoie. 15 1/2" by 22" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Bonnie Marris Buffalo Oil Painting969 - Bonnie Marris Buffalo Oil Painting
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Title is Roaming Free. Oil on Canvas. 12" by 16" unframed. 19 3/4" by 23 7/8" framed. Bonnie Marris (Born 1951) is active/lives ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Ralph Oberg Yosemite National Park Painting970 - Ralph Oberg Yosemite National Park Painting
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Oil on Board. 11" by 14" unframed. 16 3/4" by 19 3/4" framed. Ralph Edward Oberg (Born 1950) is active/lives in Colorado, Missis...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Wilma L. Cole Montana Watercolor Painting971 - Wilma L. Cole Montana Watercolor Painting
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12 1/2" by 15 5/8" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Elmer Sprunger Montana Chipmunk Painting972 - Elmer Sprunger Montana Chipmunk Painting
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Oil on Canvas. 11 1/2" by 13 1/2" framed. Title is Pine Squirrel. Elmer Sprunger grew up on the west side of the Rockies around Bigfork, F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Elmer Sprunger Montana Lynx Painting973 - Elmer Sprunger Montana Lynx Painting
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11 1/2" by 13 1/2" framed. Elmer Sprunger grew up on the west side of the Rockies around Bigfork, Flathead and Swan Lake. His sophomore ye...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Wilma L. Cole Montana Watercolor Painting974 - Wilma L. Cole Montana Watercolor Painting
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12" by 15" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Bayard Henry Tyler Hudson River School Painting975 - Bayard Henry Tyler Hudson River School Painting
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21 1/2" by 25 1/2" framed. Title is Evening in the Palisades Bayard Henry Tyler (1855 - 1931) was active/lived in New York. Bayard Tyler i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Mina Ochtman Oil on Canvas Painting976 - Mina Ochtman Oil on Canvas Painting
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15 1/2" by 19 1/2" framed. 12" by 16" unframed. Mina Fonda Ochtman (1862 - 1924) was active/lived in Connecticut, New Hampshire....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Charles John Collings Canadian Rockies Watercolor977 - Charles John Collings Canadian Rockies Watercolor
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Watercolor Painting on Paper. 15 5/8" by 22 1/2" framed. 7 1/2" by 14 3/4" unframed. Charles John (CJC) Collings (1848 - 1931) w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Sean Wu Oil on Canvas Cowboy Painting978 - Sean Wu Oil on Canvas Cowboy Painting
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15" by 25" framed. Sean Wu was born in Beijing, China in 1954 and moved to the United States in 1987 to pursue a graduate degree in Comput...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Sean Wu Oil on Canvas Cowboy Painting979 - Sean Wu Oil on Canvas Cowboy Painting
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19" by 23" framed. Title is Home on the Range. Sean Wu was born in Beijing, China in 1954 and moved to the United States in 1987 to pursue...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Bev Doolittle Season of the Eagle Print980 - Bev Doolittle Season of the Eagle Print
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Signed and numbered. 26 1/2" by 36" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Vikki J. Martin Serigraph Print981 - Vikki J. Martin Serigraph Print
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30" by 36" framed.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Kish-Kal-Wa Shawnee Chief Lithograph982 - Kish-Kal-Wa Shawnee Chief Lithograph
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20 7/8" by 25 3/4" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Esh-Tah-Hum-Leah Sleepy Eye Sioux Chief Lithograph983 - Esh-Tah-Hum-Leah Sleepy Eye Sioux Chief Lithograph
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20 3/4" by 26" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Payta Kootha Shawanee Warrior Lithograph984 - Payta Kootha Shawanee Warrior Lithograph
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20 3/4" by 25 3/4" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Nelson Boren Motorcycle Cowboy Watercolor Painting985 - Nelson Boren Motorcycle Cowboy Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Saddle Up. 15 1/2" by 16 1/2" unframed. 29 1/2" by 31" framed. Nelson Boren (Born 1952) is active/lives in Idaho, Arizo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Edward Borein Bucking Broncho Print986 - Edward Borein Bucking Broncho Print
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Relief print on Woven Paper. 19 1/2" by 25 1/2" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Tom Marlatt Pismo Beach California Oil Painting987 - Tom Marlatt Pismo Beach California Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice painting. Framed in log as shown. Painting itself measures 40" by 44", framed it is 44" by 48".
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Tom Saubert Montana Indian Oil on Board Painting988 - Tom Saubert Montana Indian Oil on Board Painting
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40" by 50" framed, 30" by 40" unframed. Title is White Quiver Blackfeet Horse Raider. Oil on Board. Tom Saubert (Born 1950) is a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Jerry Abbie Billings Montana Oil Painting989 - Jerry Abbie Billings Montana Oil Painting
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Oil on Canvas. 37" by 47" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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LeRoy Greene Billings Montana Painting990 - LeRoy Greene Billings Montana Painting
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Title is Airy Heights. Rosebud Lake 85 miles SW of Billings Montana. 29 1/2" by 35 1/2" framed. Oil on Canvas. LeRoy E. Greene (1893 - 197...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Native American Indian Drum991 - Native American Indian Drum
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14 1/4" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pre Columbian Casas Grandes Indian Pot992 - Pre Columbian Casas Grandes Indian Pot
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Has damage as shown. Large Size. 14 1/2" tall, 14 1/4" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Belt Buckle993 - Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Belt Buckle
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4 1/4" long, 2 7/8" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Crow Indian Beaded Pistol Belt994 - Antique Crow Indian Beaded Pistol Belt
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39 3/4" long including ties, 2" wide. First half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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