Denver Old West Auction

Auction Details

This year's 21st annual event includes over 380 lots of fine Cowboy, Indian and Western art, antiques, artifacts and collectables. This year's auction includes select items from the Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Museum collection, including Roy's personal firearms and hunting collections, Dale's famous gun rig and Colt, the couples' 1964 Lincoln convertible and Roy's last motorcycle. This year also boasts an impressive collection of 19th and early 20th century Northern Plains beaded Native American artifacts; fine Western art from the 1800s to the present (inlcuding such noted artists as John Moyers, Nick Eggenhofer, Charlie Russel, Will James, Eric Michaels and others); and bits, saddles, spurs and other fine cowboy trappings.

Purchasing Firearms – The Basics

Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction follows all Federal, State and Local laws regarding the sale of firearms. It is your responsibility to follow any applicable state and local laws pertaining to your state of residence.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) is the Federal body governing the sale of firearms. There is a wealth of information on their website at: www.atf.gov.
Following is an overview for those wishing to bid on firearms at the Old West Auction.
There are 2 basic categories of firearms: Antique and Modern.
Antique firearms are those manufactured prior to Dec. 31, 1898.
• Anyone may purchase an antique firearm.
• You may take possession of an antique firearm at the auction (after you pay for it, of course), or they may be shipped directly to your home or business address. Packing, shipping and insurance charges will apply.
• You should never attempt to fire an antique firearm (or any used firearm) without a prior inspection by a reputable firearms expert.
Modern firearms are those manufactured after Dec., 31, 1898.
Modern firearms must be transferred by our licensed FFL (Federal Firearms License) dealer to a licensed FFL holder. The Old West Auction has retained the services of Pete Erickson of Frontier Americana of Fargo to serve as our licensed FFL dealer for initiating transfers.
Federal law dictates that our dealer (Pete) MUST ship current modern firearms from his business premises to a licensed FFL dealer, in the buyer’s home state. Before Pete can ship the firearm to your dealer, he must first receive a copy of your dealer’s FFL license.
Please note, UPS requires that all modern handguns (handguns only, not long guns) be shipped via Next Day service. Transfer and Shipping charges will be assessed as follows:
All modern shipped firearms will be assessed a $25 packing, handling and insurance fee;
Hand guns will be charged a $30 shipping fee;
Long guns will be charged a $55 shipping fee.
When your firearm arrives at the licensed dealer in your home state, it is that dealer’s responsibility to run a Federal background check (known as a NICS check) before you can take possession of the firearm. It is customary for the receiving dealer to charge a fee for processing the receipt of your firearm, this fee varies from dealer to dealer and state to state.
If you have any questions or concerns about purchasing firearms at the Old West Auction, you may contact Pete Erickson, Frontier Americana of Fargo, at (701) 261-4434. Pete will be on-site at the Old West Show and Auction.
If you would like to learn more about the federal regulations regarding the sale of firearms, please visit the BATFE’s website at www.atf.gov.

International Buyers: We will not ship any package containing a firearm to any location outside of the United States. Buyers outside the U.S. must make their own shipping arrangements, taking full risk for the transportation of any firearm.
Purchasers of firearms should please refer to the Terms & Conditions for legal and shipping information.
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Will James Letter81 - Will James Letter
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Framed 8 1/2” x 11” handwritten letter with envelope to O. Robertson, an important Will James collector in Beverly Hills. It relays James’ experience
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Will James Letter82 - Will James Letter
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Handwritten two-sided letter on 13” x 8 1/4” paper. Written in pencil to Fred at the ranch. Great content about Will’s health “It sure was a tangled u
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Will James Letter to Tom Mix with Drawing83 - Will James Letter to Tom Mix with Drawing
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Written to friend Tom in 1929. One page handwritten and signed Will James. Nice detailed pen and ink drawing of Will with his riding and pack hors
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Will James84 - Will James
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The Wolfe Pack. 8” x 8” framed and matted to 14” x 14”. Pencil on paper . Signed lower right Will James. Verso Old Settlers West Galleries, Tucson
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Joe De Yong  (1894-1975)85 - Joe De Yong (1894-1975)
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a) Cowboy , 7” x 9 1/2” . Ink on paper. Signed lower left Joe De Yong; b) Vaquero , 6” x 11” . Ink on paper. Signed lower left Joe De Yong .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Maynard Dixon86 - Maynard Dixon
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How you Makin’ Fred . 10 3/4” x 9” framed to 20 1/2” x 18 1/2”. Mixed Media. Signed lower right/dated 1945. One of the Dude Ranch series . Picture
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,500.00) = 16,500.00
 
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Nick Eggenhofer87 - Nick Eggenhofer
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Morning Stage . 9” x 14” framed to 18” x 22”. Mixed media . Signed lower right .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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G. Russell Case88 - G. Russell Case
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Navajo Moon . 14” x 18” . Oil on board . Signed lower left G Russell Case 07 .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Byron B Wolfe89 - Byron B Wolfe
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The Fire Boat That Walked on the Waters. 11” x 16” framed and matted to 21” x 25” . Watercolor on board. Signed lower left Byron B Wolfe CA 1971. Ti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Russ Vickers90 - Russ Vickers
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The Captive. 12” x 16”. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right Russ Vickers 73.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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John Moyers CAA91 - John Moyers CAA
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The Henry Rifle. 40” x 30” framed to 49” x 39”. Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right, with CA. Verso: in artist’s hand, The Henry Rifle JOHN MOYERS C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Eric Michaels92 - Eric Michaels
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Season of the Buffalo Grass. Oil on board. 36” x 48”. Signed lower right Eric Michaels.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 16,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Heinie Hartwig93 - Heinie Hartwig
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Good Day. 24” x 36” framed to 29” x 42”. Oil on Board. Signed lower right Heinie Hartwig .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Heinie Hartwig (b. 1939)94 - Heinie Hartwig (b. 1939)
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Estes, Colorado (Long Ago) . 30” x 24” framed to 37” x 31” . Oil on board . Signed lower right Heinie Hartwig .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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George Dabich95 - George Dabich
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After the Hunt. 9” x 12” framed to 18” x 21”. Oil on canvas. Signed lower right .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Ace Powell96 - Ace Powell
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Sherman’s Grizzly . 11 3/4” x 10 1/2” x 11 1/4”. Bronze Signed in base. C. Bev Sherman 10/25.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Ace Powell97 - Ace Powell
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Flood Bear . 14 1/2” x 6 1/4” x 6 1/2”. Bronze. Signed in base by artist. C. Paul Masa 1/25.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Ace Powell98 - Ace Powell
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Spokane Indian Center Grizzly . 10” x 6 1/4” x 14” . Bronze. 18/30. Marked Powell Bronze and Monac .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Ace Powell99 - Ace Powell
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Indian . 10” x 9 1/2” framed to 21” x 19 1/2” . Mixed Media on board . Signed lower left.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Bob Coronato100 - Bob Coronato
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Original Artwork for the Hulett Rodeo Poster. 59” x 27” . Mixed Media: Oil/Acrylic/ Silkscreen on wood panel .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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