Brian Lebel's Old West Auction - Mesa, AZ.

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The 29th Annual Mesa Auction. Highlights include an Edward Borein watercolor, collection of Duff Severe display saddles, Tapia filigreed spurs with bit, Edward H. Bohlin Dixon Jr. parade ensemble, Mescalero Apache outfit belonging to Asa Daklugie, L.D. Stone salesman's sample saddle, Chuck Stormes custom saddle, two-tone brown parade saddle by Kahle & Son, important Moran Bros. display saddle, Winchester 1866 saddle ring carbine, a fine silver mounted Maximillian period saddle, plus hundreds more lots of Western art, Cowboy and Indian artifacts. Register Now!
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Edward H. Bohlin Gold, Elk-Tooth Cufflinks101 - Edward H. Bohlin Gold, Elk-Tooth Cufflinks
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Solid gold (green and rose), custom "RY" cufflinks with early Bohlinmade mark. Rope edge, nicely engraved mountings holding large elk teet...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Edward H. Bohlin Salesman Keychain of Goodness102 - Edward H. Bohlin Salesman Keychain of Goodness
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A "figure" key chain used by Bohlin's former owner, John Reynolds, when going on sales calls. The 13 total figures are: Indian Chief (...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Edward H. Bohlin Steel Dies and Silver Imprint103 - Edward H. Bohlin Steel Dies and Silver Imprint
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Two original Bohlin dies: a) The famous and iconic "Indian Head". A block of steel, 3" in diameter and 2 1/4" thick for the 1 3/...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Edward H. Bohlin Tooled Leather Photo Frames104 - Edward H. Bohlin Tooled Leather Photo Frames
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Lot of two finely tooled photo frames by Bohlin. a) Floral design with braided leather accents bringing the panels together. Frame size 19" x ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Edward H. Bohlin, Sterling Bookends105 - Edward H. Bohlin, Sterling Bookends
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Classic Bohlin Indian head bookends, marked with Bohlin's shield cartouche and a sterling hallmark on reverse. Signed E.H. Bohlin on front. 6&qu...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Yavapai / Western Apache Polychrome Basket Tray106 - Yavapai / Western Apache Polychrome Basket Tray
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Old, large Western Apache or Yavapai polychrome tray of devil's claw, yucca and probably willow. Polychrome elements include red crosses and red...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Large Yavapai / Western Apache Basket Tray107 - Large Yavapai / Western Apache Basket Tray
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Great old basket tray, with dark devil's claw center circle and interesting design elements. 23" diameter x 4" tall. Circa 1890-1910. ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to a******y for (1,300.00 + 273.00BP) = 1,573.00
 
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Apache Coiled Basketry Tray108 - Apache Coiled Basketry Tray
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Fine Apache bowl, measuring an impressive 18" diameter and 6" deep. Varied woven devices in line patterns. Circa 1900. EX: Bill and Marily...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Apache Basketry Tray109 - Apache Basketry Tray
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A fine basket, woven with 4" bold center surrounded by checkerboard, 10 petal and diamond devices. 17 3/4" diameter by 4 1/4", circa ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to c*******6 for (1,400.00 + 294.00BP) = 1,694.00
 
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Havasupai Square Basketry Tray110 - Havasupai Square Basketry Tray
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Rare, square basket. A true technically complicated design. Cross motif in center, designs extending to the edges, raised ridges separating 4 sweeping
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Yavapai / Western Apache Basket Tray111 - Yavapai / Western Apache Basket Tray
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Expertly woven Yavapai / Apache basketry tray with human and animal figures. Checkered light and dark bands from a central five-point flower design. F
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to c*******6 for (2,250.00 + 472.50BP) = 2,722.50
 
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Western Apache Basket112 - Western Apache Basket
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A fine, visually attractive, pictorial Apache basketry tray with dogs and chickens, along with arrow and line designs. 16" diameter by 3 1/4&qu...
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Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Apache Basketry Bowl113 - Apache Basketry Bowl
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Pictorial Apache bowl with bold stepped elements radiating out from center, and 4 four human figures. 3 bands of 3 lines each complete the interesting
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Yavapai / Western Apache Basket Tray or Bowl114 - Yavapai / Western Apache Basket Tray or Bowl
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Large, striking Western Apache or Yavapai coiled basket bowl with double cross design. Central dark circle with distinctive stepped designs in four di
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Apache Coiled Basketry Olla115 - Apache Coiled Basketry Olla
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A small Apache basket with checkerboard central band and double line designs. Narrow shoulders and intricate geometric devices on the bottom. Circa 19
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Flat Basketry Tray116 - Flat Basketry Tray
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Nice woven tray with snake design radiating from center,, with starburst or flower motif. Bright bold design. 11 1/4" x 1 1/4". EX: Bill a...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Fine Miwok Basket117 - Fine Miwok Basket
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Traditional Miwok motif, 6 1/4" diameter California bowl, circa 1910-1920. 3" tall. The outside is excellent and is clean with bold design...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Southwest Pictorial Basketry Bowl118 - Southwest Pictorial Basketry Bowl
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Small coiled bowl with 5 dog figures around a central star. 6 3/4" diameter, 1 3/4" deep. EX: Bill and Marilyn Lenox Collection.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Mayo Blanket119 - Mayo Blanket
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Mexican Mayo blanket. Native hand spun wool in brown, tan and natural, with what appear to be indigo accents, in a striped and serrated diamond design
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Mexican Serape120 - Mexican Serape
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Classic, South Mexican Saltillo style weaving. White, red, blue, yellow with central diamond pattern. Circa 1920s, 72" x 55".
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Navajo Weaving121 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo rug with black border around a bright red background, in eye dazzler pattern of black, gray and white. Natural and aniline dyed wool. 48"...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Navajo Weaving122 - Navajo Weaving
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Tightly woven and well-executed Navajo textile with geometric designs in red, white, and a central eye dazzler pattern in step motif. Excellent and br
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Navajo Weaving123 - Navajo Weaving
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Navajo rug with symmetrical checkered diamond pattern with red designs, gold as major color with white, black. Gold, red and black wide stripes on eac
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Room-size Two Grey Hills Weaving124 - Room-size Two Grey Hills Weaving
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Large and impressive Two Grey Hills textile by Irene Benally (1948-2015). A stepped diamond design, in a muted combination of black, white, grays and
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Navajo Weaving125 - Navajo Weaving
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Bright and colorful Navajo rug with feather motif. A complicated design of diamonds creating a zig-zag effect, flanked by ten feathers, floating eleme
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Beaded Blanket Strip on Wool Blanket126 - Beaded Blanket Strip on Wool Blanket
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Classic Plains beaded blanket strip on native tanned hide, with red and blue crosses and geometric designs on a white field, affixed to a period, dark
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Navajo Cornstalk Pictorial Rug127 - Navajo Cornstalk Pictorial Rug
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A great example of a large homespun Navajo textile. The design features a large, colorful Cornstalk Yei Tree of Life figure. At the base the bird-fill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Three Navajo Weavings with Swastika Designs128 - Three Navajo Weavings with Swastika Designs
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Lot of 3 weavings with swastika motifs. a) Black, white and gray double diamond design, with crosses and arrows, with two central brown swastikas. Con
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Three Serapes with Swastikas129 - Three Serapes with Swastikas
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Lot of 3 serapes with swastika motifs. a) White, black, bright red and gray designs over a deep red background. Condition: repair in center, otherwise
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Navajo Pictorial Textile130 - Navajo Pictorial Textile
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A charming early example of Navajo pictorial elements, featuring 6 female figures in traditional dress on a natural gray field with floating butterfly
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Stunning Two Tone Parade Saddle Set by Lawrence131 - Stunning Two Tone Parade Saddle Set by Lawrence
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A finely tooled and sterling decorated show saddle by The George Lawrence Saddle Co. Portland, Oregon. Deep floral carving with dark background. Highl
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Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 9,000.00 - 14,000.00
 
 
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Collection of Duff Severe Salesman Sample-Size Display Saddles132 - Collection of Duff Severe Salesman Sample-Size Display Saddles
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Important collection of four Duff Severe salesman sample size display saddles. True half-scale saddles by the contemporary American master braider, le
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Estimate : 50,000.00 - 70,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,500.00) = 22,500.00
 
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Hide and Rawhide Braided Bottles/Decanters by Duff Severe133 - Hide and Rawhide Braided Bottles/Decanters by Duff Severe
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A truly unique set of 8 decorative bottles, covered in hair-on hide and braided rawhide, by the one and only, Duff Severe. The tooled leather title
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Edward Borein (1872-1945)134 - Edward Borein (1872-1945)
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Going to the Roundup. Three etchings, all fine deep imprints. Galvin 39. 6 3/4" x 13 3/8". All numbered "39" lower left, one is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Edward Borein (1872-1945)135 - Edward Borein (1872-1945)
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Los Charros. Etching & drypoint, Galvin 268. 8 15/16" x 14 7/8". Signed in plate in block letters lower right. Framed to 18 1/2" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Edward Borein (1872-1945)136 - Edward Borein (1872-1945)
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Cowboys. Etching & drypoint, Galvin 34. 8 11/16" x 11 13/16". Pencil signed lower right: Edward Borein. Framed to 18 1/2" x 20 1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Edward Borein (1872-1945)137 - Edward Borein (1872-1945)
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Church at Acoma. Etching & drypoint, Galvin 227. 7 7/8" x 11 11/16". Pencil signed lower right: Edward Borein. Framed to 18 1/2" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Edward Borein (1872-1945)138 - Edward Borein (1872-1945)
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Reps. First state etching, Galvin 52. 5 3/4" x 8 15/16". Signed in plate. Framed to 9 1/4" x 2 1/4". From a Prominent Wyoming Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Edward Borein (1872 - 1945)139 - Edward Borein (1872 - 1945)
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A Bucking Bronco. Watercolor. 8 3/4" x 13 1/4". Signed lower right: EDWARD BOREIN. Framed 17" x 22". (Note: the shadows that app...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 65,000.00 - 85,000.00
Sold to floor for (65,000.00) = 65,000.00
 
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William Gollings (1878 - 1932)140 - William Gollings (1878 - 1932)
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Harsh Wyoming Winter. Oil on canvas. 10" x 14". Signed lower left: Gollings - 04 (with hoof print). Framed to 15" x 19". Tag on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Edward Borein (1872-1945)141 - Edward Borein (1872-1945)
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Bucking Bronco. Watercolor. 7 1/4" x 5 1/2". Signed lower right: Edward Borein. Framed to 20 1/2" x 17 1/2". Arlington Gallery l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Frank Tenney Johnson (1874-1939)142 - Frank Tenney Johnson (1874-1939)
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Greetings - Vinnie & F. Tenney Johnson. Ink on paper. 13" x 10 1/2". Unsigned. Kennedy Galleries label on reverse. Framed to 15" ...
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988)143 - Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988)
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Horse Head. Pen and ink on paper. 4 3/4" x 5". Initialed lower left: O.W. 2C. Framed to 9" x 9 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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A. Leslie Ross (1910-1989)144 - A. Leslie Ross (1910-1989)
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Two framed pieces: Original illustration art, and accompanying book with cover image. Side Shooter. Oil on board. 22" x 15 1/2". Signed lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to c****n for (2,250.00 + 472.50BP) = 2,722.50
 
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Terri Kelly Moyers (b. 1953)145 - Terri Kelly Moyers (b. 1953)
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Her Favorite. Oil on canvas. 40" x 50". Signed lower left: Terri Kelly Moyers (c) / 2003. Framed to 51 1/2" x 61 1/2". Terri ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Eric Michaels (b. 1949)146 - Eric Michaels (b. 1949)
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Across the Divide. Oil on board. 40" x 30". Signed lower right: Eric Michaels. Framed to 47 1/2" x 37 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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John Moyers (b. 1958)147 - John Moyers (b. 1958)
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Sheep on the Lane. Oil on canvas. 30" x 40". Signed lower right: JOHN MOYERS / CA. Framed to 41" x 51".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Special Deputy US Marshal USRS Badge148 - Special Deputy US Marshal USRS Badge
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Vintage, obsolete circular badge with cut-out five-point star, “SPECIAL DEPUTY / U.S.R.S. / U. S. MARSHAL". Badge is 2 1/16" across. Along...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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US Deputy Marshal Badge149 - US Deputy Marshal Badge
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Five point star badge, gold finish, "DEPUTY / US / MARSHAL" with two stars flanking "US". Measures 2 1/4" point to point....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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US Deputy Marshal Badge150 - US Deputy Marshal Badge
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Obsolete eagle-topped shield badge with "DEPUTY / US / MARSHAL" on ribbons surrounded by stars. Circa 1920s, gold finish, solid back, 2&qu...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Ulysses S. Grant Peace Medal151 - Ulysses S. Grant Peace Medal
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United States of America Presidential Peace Medal struck in 1871. A Ulysses S. Grant issue, and the only medal issued by the government without the na
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Kelly Bros. Pattern No. 40 Spurs152 - Kelly Bros. Pattern No. 40 Spurs
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Pair of well-marked Kelly Bros. spurs. 7/8" bands with engraved mountings, 2 1/2" shanks with upturned chap guard, Impressive 2 1/2",...
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Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Mike Morales California Spurs153 - Mike Morales California Spurs
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Model No. 61 Morales spurs, with custom engraving. Marked with the stylized “M" on each side of both spurs. Initials "WP" in the diam...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Echavarria Marked California Spurs154 - Echavarria Marked California Spurs
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Silver inlaid California spurs marked inside the heelband "JF Echavarria - S. Jose" (Juan Francisco Echavarria - 1847-1917). 5/8" tap...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to m*****1 for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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L.D. Stone & Co. San Francisco Spurs155 - L.D. Stone & Co. San Francisco Spurs
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A stunningly intricate pair of California target pattern spurs. The condition is truly amazing, they appear unused with some original bluing remaining
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Visalia Stock Saddle Co. Spurs156 - Visalia Stock Saddle Co. Spurs
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These are Visalia's No. 81 fine California spurs with swell bands, intricate inlays and flat sided 2 1/4" shanks. The 10-point, 2" row...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Unmarked Espinosa California Spurs157 - Unmarked Espinosa California Spurs
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A fine early pair of Northern California spurs attributed to Alberto Espinosa. The wide bands with mounted and chased edges, the fancy shank ends with
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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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Noted Jose Figueroa Marked Eagle Bit158 - Noted Jose Figueroa Marked Eagle Bit
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Very scarce and desirable marked California Eagle Bit. From the property of famous cowboy movie star, George O'Brien (1899-1985). Marked "J...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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George O'Brien Signed Photograph159 - George O'Brien Signed Photograph
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Original vintage black and white publicity head shot photo of George, signed in red “George O'Brien". 9" x 7", framed to 15"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Arizona Prison Horsehair Bridle160 - Arizona Prison Horsehair Bridle
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A fine example of a very colorful hitched horsehair bridle made by an inmate in Arizona State Penitentiary in Florence, Arizona. The myriad of colors
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Wonderful Walla Walla Horsehair Bridle161 - Wonderful Walla Walla Horsehair Bridle
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Extra fancy horsehair bridle made in the Walla Walla, Washington Prison. Inlaid abalone, black onyx, and scalloped conchos are just a few of the extra
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Prison Made Hitched Horsehair Bridle162 - Prison Made Hitched Horsehair Bridle
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Hitched horsehair in natural colors, black, cream and brown with red and blue accents. Deer Lodge, Montana made with clusters of diamond designs along
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Arizona Horsehair Bridle with Gal-Leg Bit163 - Arizona Horsehair Bridle with Gal-Leg Bit
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A colorful and complete Florence, Arizona Prison-made hitched horsehair bridle and gal-leg / heart bit. The black, braided hair has colored diamond-pa
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle164 - Deer Lodge Prison Horsehair Bridle
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Multi-colored hitched bride in very nice condition. Double round cheeks with reds and purples, narrow brow band with diamond patterns. The nose band h
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Montana Prison Horsehair Bridle165 - Montana Prison Horsehair Bridle
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Double, round cheek style Deer Lodge hitched bridle with horse head and floral leather backed and hitched conchos. Nicely colored round section with r
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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D.E. Walker - Visalia Fancy Tooled Roping Saddle166 - D.E. Walker - Visalia Fancy Tooled Roping Saddle
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Tooled D.E. Walker saddle, circa 1956, probably made by Dave Silva, or at least, he certainly supervised it. A Calf Roper model, nothing has been spar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Nick Firfires' Personal D. E. Walker Saddle167 - Nick Firfires' Personal D. E. Walker Saddle
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Artist, Nick Firfires’ personal saddle. A fine example of the classic mid-1930s stock saddle made by D. E. Walker Saddlery / Visalia Stock Saddle Co.
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Keyston Bros. Parade Saddle Set168 - Keyston Bros. Parade Saddle Set
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A very nice sterling and gold parade saddle ensemble by Keyston Bros., of San Francisco. 5-point stars in the style of sheriff's posse mountings...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to P*****1 for (5,500.00 + 1,155.00BP) = 6,655.00
 
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Bob Tanner’s Personal Edward H. Bohlin Dickson Parade Ensemble169 - Bob Tanner’s Personal Edward H. Bohlin Dickson Parade Ensemble
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This fantastic Edward Bohlin saddle outfit was used for many years in the famous Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade by the almost-as-famous, Bob Tann
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (40,000.00) = 40,000.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Rare Heart Martingale170 - Luis B. Ortega Rare Heart Martingale
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This collection (lots 170 - 174) of spectacular Ortega material was the property of W.W. “Bill" Hulsey, an important Oklahoma businessman and c...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Fancy Quirt171 - Luis B. Ortega Fancy Quirt
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Marked on popper "O-P LUIS ORTEGA" (Ortega/Peralta) & "4-10-78" along with the WH brand of Bill Hulsey. Overall 36". Bl...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Show Hobbles172 - Luis B. Ortega Show Hobbles
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Natural flat braided rawhide with bold and distinctive burgundy accents and covered ring. 14" long by 1" wide. Unused condition. EX: W.W. ...
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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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Luis B. Ortega Show Bosal / California Hackamore173 - Luis B. Ortega Show Bosal / California Hackamore
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Fancy hackamore with Ortega styled heel knot, interwoven noseband with walnut dyed designs. The horsehair headstall has matching rawhide buttons on th
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to m*****1 for (2,500.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,025.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Headstall, Reins and Romal174 - Luis B. Ortega Headstall, Reins and Romal
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Unused, mint condition natural California style Ortega reins with red and walnut interweaves. With an extra-special romal with bright accents. The mat
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Show Reins and Romal175 - Luis B. Ortega Show Reins and Romal
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Natural Ortega rawhide reins with red accents, intricately braided by the master. Two-tone knots, smooth, fine patina. Maker-marked inside the popper
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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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Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata176 - Luis B. Ortega Rawhide Reata
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Signed "Luis Ortega" on the hondo along with the brand "K Heart Bar B". Approximately 75 feet long, 4 strand. Red accents on the...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Luis B. Ortega Bosal with Blind Bob Mecate177 - Luis B. Ortega Bosal with Blind Bob Mecate
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Fancy 3-color, 16 plait, 3/4" rawhide braided bosal by Ortega with a 1 1/8" wide 32 plait noseband and 2" wide 32 plait button. Natur...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Pair of Original Books by Luis B. Ortega178 - Pair of Original Books by Luis B. Ortega
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Two scarce books, "California Stock Horse" 1949, and "California Hackamore" 1948. Both first editions. The books each have an en...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Mike Beaver (TCAA) Braided Reins & Romal179 - Mike Beaver (TCAA) Braided Reins & Romal
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Finely braided by the TCAA artist, Mike Beaver, 16 plait, natural rawhide reins with red accents. Romal is 45" long with 2-tone floral tooled l...
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Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Mike Beaver (TCAA) Braided Hobbles180 - Mike Beaver (TCAA) Braided Hobbles
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Finely executed 16 plait, natural rawhide braided hobbles with 4 strand bodies and multiple buttons. 14 1/2" long and featuring the quality tha...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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"Nome" Gold Nugget Chain with 14K Gold Watch181 - "Nome" Gold Nugget Chain with 14K Gold Watch
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Magnificent gold pocket watch with gold nugget chain. Hunter cased sized 18, 15 jewel, lever set, adjusted, full plate. Case features a marvelous ros
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Fancy Pearl Inlaid Mexican Saddle with Spurs from the Chladiuk Museum Collection182 - Fancy Pearl Inlaid Mexican Saddle with Spurs from the Chladiuk Museum Collection
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Stunning and fine Mexican saddle with an inlaid Mexican Eagle on the front of the apple horn. The swells feature crossed rifles and crossed sabers in
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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A Fine Silver Mounted Maximilian Period Charro Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection183 - A Fine Silver Mounted Maximilian Period Charro Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection
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Incredible silver mounted Mexican saddle, circa 1860. The huge and impressive 8 1/2" silver repousse horn with flowering basket and rope edge l...
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Important Moran Bros. Display Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection184 - Important Moran Bros. Display Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection
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A true Territorial loop seat saddle by Moran Bros. (Miles City, Montana Territory). Exhibition quality, with beautifully carved leather. Floral and vi
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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L.D. Stone Salesman's Sample-Size Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection185 - L.D. Stone Salesman's Sample-Size Saddle from the Chladiuk Museum Collection
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Remarkably rare (the only one we have ever seen), maker-marked salesman sample-size saddle. A true half-scale saddle, with 7 ½" seat, circ...
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (37,500.00) = 37,500.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)186 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Fixin' His Bit. Oil on canvas. 11" x 14". Signed lower left: Nicolas S. Firfires (c) CA. Framed to 18" x 21".
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)187 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Taos Pueblo. Oil on canvas. 11" x 16". Signed lower left: Nicholas S. Firfires. Titled lower right. Framed to 18 1/2" x 22 1/4"....
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)188 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Flagstaff Arizona. Oil on board. 15" x 9". Signed & titled lower right: FLAGSTAFF ARIZONA / Nicholas S. Firfires. Framed to 23" x...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)189 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Piegan. Glazed ink wash. 14" x 10". Signed lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires. Framed to 22" x 17 1/2". From the Nicholas Firfire...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)190 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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At The Wagon. Oil on canvas. 24" x 30". Signed lower right: Nicholas S. Firfires. Framed to 31 1/2" x 37". With artist's des...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)191 - Nicholas Firfires (1917-1990)
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Heading For Town. 12" x 16". Oil on canvas. Signed lower left: Nicholas Firfires. Framed to 18" x 22".
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to s******1 for (1,600.00 + 336.00BP) = 1,936.00
 
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Archive Relating to W. F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody192 - Archive Relating to W. F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody
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An important collection of material related to author Thomas Brower Peacock and his work with William F. Cody. 1) 4 handwritten letters from W.F. &q...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Montana Frank Wild West Show Lithograph193 - Montana Frank Wild West Show Lithograph
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Original Montana Frank Wild West Show Lithograph. Colorful advertising piece depicting cowboys, cowgirls, and Indians cavorting in the Wild West show
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Will James Illustrated Letter to Jack Connolly194 - Will James Illustrated Letter to Jack Connolly
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Large, original self-portrait illustration of James himself, with his Connolly saddle. Pen and ink on paper. Signed lower right: Will James '28....
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 14,000.00
 
 
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Will James Illustrated Letter to Jack Connolly195 - Will James Illustrated Letter to Jack Connolly
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Illustrated letter. Ink on paper. 11" x 8 1/2". Framed 19 1/2" x 17". Exhibition labels on reverse. EX: Decker Collection ...
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Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 14,000.00
 
 
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Two Plains Indian Riding Quirts196 - Two Plains Indian Riding Quirts
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Lot of 2 Native American quirts. a) Northern Plains wood and leather quirt with hardwood handle. Fabulous deep patina. Beaded wrist loop with unusual
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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D.F. Barry Photograph of Chief John Grass197 - D.F. Barry Photograph of Chief John Grass
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John Grass, or Charging Bear, Lakota Chief during the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Large format image, card size 9 3/4" x 6 3/4", image s...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Decorated Flintlock Trade Gun198 - Decorated Flintlock Trade Gun
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S/N 69204, .60 caliber, 37 inch barrel. An early trade style gun, in full original length with original flint conformation, circa 1805. Condition: Bor
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to S**********r for (1,800.00 + 378.00BP) = 2,178.00
 
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Central Plains Beaded Rifle Scabbard199 - Central Plains Beaded Rifle Scabbard
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Native tanned hide, beaded and fringed gun sheath. Remnants of red wool trade cloth decoration. Beaded in cobalt, pale blue, white, yellow and white-h
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Chippewa Bandolier Bag200 - Chippewa Bandolier Bag
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Great Lakes bandolier bag, beaded in the colors of translucent red and green, white, blue, black, red and orange, finished off with a delicate row of
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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