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

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700+ total lots of authentic Western art, antiques, artifacts and collectibles to be auctioned over 2 evening sessions, January 20th and 21st, 2023. Highlights of this sale include remarkable Roy Rogers and Dale Evans material, including Dale’s personal tooled gun rig with Colt revolver (cover lot), Roy’s Nudie’s gun rig, Roy’s Bianchi gun rig, Roy & Dale’s monogrammed Tiffany silver service, and other Rogers family memorabilia. Edward Bohlin pieces are also among the highlights, including multiple silver parade saddles, bridles and buckles, including one of Ed’s personal Bohlin buckle sets. For fans of the TV series Yellowstone, original oil paintings by Dave Powell, which are prominently featured on the show behind John Dutton’s and Kayce Dutton’s desks, will cross the block on Saturday night. Other fine art includes works by Eanger Irving Couse, Nick Eggenhofer, Ed Borein, Peter Hurd, Dave McGary, and many others. For the bit and spur collectors, we will be offering a single-owner, fresh-to-market collection of some of the rarest and most collectable makers. Wild West show lithographs and memorabilia, vintage hats and clothing, historic ephemera, Hollywood cowboy screen-worn costumes, and other western treasures will all be offered. Lot estimates range from $100 to $100,000, guaranteeing that there is truly “something for everyone.”
Packing and shipping costs are the sole responsibility of the Purchaser. Items may be picked up in person at the auction site until 5:00 pm on Monday, January 23rd after the auction. If purchased items are not picked up by 5pm Monday, or other arrangements with the Auction House have not been made prior to this time, your items will be removed from the facility and marked for third party shipping. Please let us know prior to the auction if you think you will want to make alternate arrangements.
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John Poe First Edition Book & Document101 - John Poe First Edition Book & Document
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a) The Death of Billy of the Kid by John Poe, first edition, 1933. Very good condition with slight edge rubbing. Comes with facsimile dust jacket. b)
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Large Navajo Textile102 - Large Navajo Textile
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A monochromatic weaving with central row of diamonds and Valero stars in each corner. Some edge wear, Measuring 93" x 54"
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00 + 441.00BP) = 2,541.00
 
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Third Phase Navajo Chief Blanket103 - Third Phase Navajo Chief Blanket
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Contemporary Navajo textile made by Susie Jackson, Navajo weaver. Measuring 71" x 54, hand dyed and made from Churro wool and angora goat; anil...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00 + 399.00BP) = 2,299.00
 
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Pictorial Navajo Textile104 - Pictorial Navajo Textile
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A pictorial storm pattern Navajo textile with a figure of a cat, raised outline in brown and tan. Red accents on the outside of diamonds. 37" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Navajo Weaving Sampler Loom105 - Navajo Weaving Sampler Loom
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Rustic wood table top loom with sample textile and tools. 28" x 25" x 4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Sioux Woman's Beaded Hide Leggings106 - Sioux Woman's Beaded Hide Leggings
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Pair on beaded leggings with bold geometric designs on Native tanned and sinew sewn hide. Crosses of light and dark blue, green and red triangles with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s********3 for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Plains Woman's Beaded Leggings107 - Plains Woman's Beaded Leggings
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Pair on beaded leggings with bold geometric designs on Native tanned and sinew sewn hide. Crosses of light and dark blue, green and red triangles with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Two Beaded Flat Bags108 - Two Beaded Flat Bags
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a) Sioux Beaded Bag beaded on one side with blue, orange, yellow and navy beading. Edged with muslin trim. Measuring 8" long, 8 1/2" wide ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Pair of Sioux Beaded Cuffs109 - Pair of Sioux Beaded Cuffs
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Vintage beaded wrist cuffs done in red, blue and green on a white field. Measuring 6" wide by 10 1/4" long. Sinew sewn on Native tanned h...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Crow Beaded Belt110 - Crow Beaded Belt
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Classic vintage Crow belt beaded on harness leather with rich blue edges and blocks, highlights of red, light blue, white and pink pony tracks. Four s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Porcupine / Deer Hair Dance Roach111 - Porcupine / Deer Hair Dance Roach
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A vintage Native hair roach of porcupine guard hair and deer tail hair. Comes on a custom stand.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Apache Horn Quirt112 - Apache Horn Quirt
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Native quirt of antler, Apache circa 1870. Incised with paint, rattlesnake along the tip and spaced lines throughout. Painted wrist strap attached as
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00 + 630.00BP) = 3,630.00
 
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Five (5) Photographs of Native Americans113 - Five (5) Photographs of Native Americans
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a) Child sitting inside tepee; 5 1/2" x 4" image mounted on 8" x 6" card. Written on reverse "A Little Blackfoot in Brownin...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Plateau Pictorial Beaded Vest114 - Plateau Pictorial Beaded Vest
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A man's size vest on hide with floral designs on the front beaded panels on a blue glass beaded background. The back has a sweet beaded scene of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00 + 147.00BP) = 847.00
 
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Sioux Knife & Beaded Hide Sheath115 - Sioux Knife & Beaded Hide Sheath
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Knife scabbard beaded on one side with blue, green and red beads on a white field with tin cone decorations. Bordered with blue beads on the edge. 10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Two Vintage Floral Plateau Flat Bags116 - Two Vintage Floral Plateau Flat Bags
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a) Two red roses on a white field with golden glass bead corners. 16" x 14", plaid cloth backing and velvet bound. b) Three bright orange...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Child's Beaded Flag Vest117 - Child's Beaded Flag Vest
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A child's size beaded vest with multiple American flags on both the front and back. Red, white and blue along with green, yellow and blue lodges...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Plateau Beaded & Quilled Blanket Strip118 - Plateau Beaded & Quilled Blanket Strip
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A contemporary representation of a mid 19th century blanket strip on hide comprised of dyed porcupine quills, seed beads, dew claws with leather ties
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to m**********n for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Vintage Northern Cheyenne Blanket Strip119 - Vintage Northern Cheyenne Blanket Strip
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Red, white, blue, yellow and green beaded strip on hide with 4 rosettes with pinwheel-style arrangements of triangular, arrowhead-like or lodge shapes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 231.00BP) = 1,331.00
 
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Blackfoot Geometric Beaded Bag120 - Blackfoot Geometric Beaded Bag
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Circa 1920 Blackfoot full beaded bag, identical on both sides with ermine tail and polished elk tooth decoration. Fringed bottom and beaded handle. 17
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to E********h.. for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Three (3) Northern Plains Clubs121 - Three (3) Northern Plains Clubs
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a) 17" Long red trade cloth and bead wrapped handle with buffalo horns at top. Very good condition, circa 1890. b) 28" Long hide wrapped s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Beaded & Quilled Pipe or Tobacco Bag with History122 - Beaded & Quilled Pipe or Tobacco Bag with History
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Classic Plains style pipe bag with bright beaded panels, 7" x 7 1/2" on Native tanned hide with yellow ochre stain adorned with a strip of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
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Sioux Beaded and Fringed Pipe Bag123 - Sioux Beaded and Fringed Pipe Bag
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Beaded panels and four tags holding long fringe decorate this Northern Plains pipe / tobacco bag. A white field with green, red and blues accented wit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Northern Plains Beaded Moccasins124 - Northern Plains Beaded Moccasins
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Possibly Crow with a simple rectangular beaded pattern with green, light blue, dark blue, and red done in alternating stripes. 10" long with fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Southern Cheyenne Moccasins125 - Southern Cheyenne Moccasins
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Identified with the accompanying tag as Gothschall (Gotschal / Gottschall)) Collection / Moccasins / Cheyenne (Southern) / No. Canadian River - Okla.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to c********o.. for (1,400.00 + 294.00BP) = 1,694.00
 
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Ken Payne (1938-2012)126 - Ken Payne (1938-2012)
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When Justice Rode a Fast Horse Bronze 15" x 20" x 6 1/2" Signed in bronze (c) '06' 25/45 EX: Jim Holley Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,452.00
 
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Ken Payne (1938-2012)127 - Ken Payne (1938-2012)
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A Premonition Bronze 5 1/2" x 16" x 18" on 2" wood base Signed in bronze A. Premonition / (c) '83 Ken Payne 3/25 EX: Jim H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Ken Payne (1938-2012)128 - Ken Payne (1938-2012)
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Beyond Civilization Bronze '82 27/30 21 1/2" on a 2" wood base x 26" x 15" EX: Jim Holley Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00 + 315.00BP) = 1,815.00
 
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James P. Regimbal (b. 1949)129 - James P. Regimbal (b. 1949)
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Thundering Past Bronze 16" x 18" x 10" on 2" wood base Signed in bronze JIM REGIMBAL / 10/65 EX: Jim Holley Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
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Robert Broshears (b. 1934)130 - Robert Broshears (b. 1934)
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The Sharps Bronze 21" x 13" x 12" Signed and dated in the bronze 2000 6/50 EX: Jim Holley Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00 + 231.00BP) = 1,331.00
 
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Buck Mahaney (20th c.)131 - Buck Mahaney (20th c.)
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Buffalo Trail Bronze C. B. MAHANEY 14/36 CCA EX: Jim Holley Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (850.00 + 178.50BP) = 1,028.50
 
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Juan Dell (1933-2019)132 - Juan Dell (1933-2019)
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Mountain Monarch Bronze 24 1/2" (1" wood base) x 15" x 13" 20/25 Included is the book "Juan Dell / The First Lady of Wes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Jim Stuckenberg (b. 1943)133 - Jim Stuckenberg (b. 1943)
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A pair of custom bookends made by Jim Stuckenberg from 2 of his bronze door knockers "Vaqueros Cowhorse", #61/100 and 62aA pair of custom ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,420.00
 
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Jim Reno (1929 - 2008)134 - Jim Reno (1929 - 2008)
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Comanche Buffalo Hunter Bronze Plaque 8" x 12" Signed bottom right "JIM RENO, 1/300" Framed to 12" x 16"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Robert Farrington Elwell (1874 - 1962)135 - Robert Farrington Elwell (1874 - 1962)
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Untitled Illustration (Wild West Cowboy with Child) Oil on board en grisaille 20 3/4" x 16 1/2" oval Unsigned Framed to 22" x 18&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Earl Biss (1947 - 1998)136 - Earl Biss (1947 - 1998)
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Our All American Boys Lithograph 18" x 24" Numbered 75/100 lower left Hand signed and titled Biss '80 lower right Framed to 24 1/4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Peter Hurd (1904-1984)137 - Peter Hurd (1904-1984)
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Home for Supper - Book Ed. Lithograph 8 1/2" x 12" Signed and titled by hand at bottom Framed to 14 1/2" x 17 1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Bud Helbig, CA (1919 - 2002)138 - Bud Helbig, CA (1919 - 2002)
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Mama Can't Help Now Oil on canvas 7" x 13 1/2" Signed lower right "Bud Helbig, CA" Framed to 13" x 19 1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)139 - Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)
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Maxine Jones Firfires Charcoal 23 1/2" x 17 1/2" Signed lower left: "Nicholas S. Firfires, CA" Framed to 26" x 20" P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)140 - Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)
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Buck Watercolor 8 1/2" x 11 1/2", by sight Signed lower left: "Nicholas S. Firfires" Framed to 12 1/2 x 16 3/4" Provenanc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)141 - Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)
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Teton Country Oil on canvas 11" x 14" Signed lower right: "Nicholas S. Firfires" Framed to 16 1/2" x 19 1/2" Provena...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)142 - Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)
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Feeding Time Oil on canvas 16" x 20" Signed lower right "Nicholas S. Firfires" Framed to 20 3/4" x 24 3/4" Provenanc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to B********t for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)143 - Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)
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Bear Oil on Canvas 8" x 10" Signed lower left: "Nicholas Firfires" Framed to 15" x 17" Provenance: From the Nicholas ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to m*******C for (1,200.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,452.00
 
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Nicolas Firfires (1917 - 1990)144 - Nicolas Firfires (1917 - 1990)
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The Reff Gouache 12" x 14" Signed lower left: "Nicholas Firfires" Framed to 19" x 20 1/2" Provenance: From the Nichol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)145 - Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)
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Horse Grazing Oil on canvas 9" x 12" Signed lower left: "Firfires" Framed to 15 1/4" x 18 1/4" Provenance: From the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)146 - Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)
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Navajo Watercolor 8 1/2" x 11" Signed lower right: "N.S. Firfires, 43" Framed to 16 3/16" x 19 3/16" Provenance: Fro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)147 - Nicholas Firfires (1917 - 1990)
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Pronghorn Oil on canvas 7" x 9" Unsigned Framed to 13 1/2" x 15 1/2" Provenance: From the Nicholas Firfires Estate, with a le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 273.00BP) = 1,573.00
 
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Bill Owen (1942 - 2013)148 - Bill Owen (1942 - 2013)
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Collection of (7) Seven Animal drawings. Mountain Lion 11" x 14" 1971 some water stains Standing Bear 15" x 8 1/4" 1970 Mounta...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Bill Owen (1942 - 2013)149 - Bill Owen (1942 - 2013)
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Ray Bell at Espanola N. M. Rodeo about 1936 Pen & Ink Signed lower left center Bill Owen s/u 1970 8" x 10" Framed to 1 1/2" x...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Will James: 2 Signed and Inscribed Books150 - Will James: 2 Signed and Inscribed Books
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Both of these books are inscribed to Cal Godshall of Victorville, Calif. It was at Cal's Ranch that James died. a) Home Ranch, 1st edition, 19...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00 + 273.00BP) = 1,573.00
 
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