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Denver Old West Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location451 East 58th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 90034, United States In Person PreviewLive Preview during the Denver Old West Show at the Denver Merchandise Mart

Auction Details

The only known photograph of Billy the Kid (the “Upham tintype”), a signed and numbered serigraph from Andy Warhol’s "Cowboys and Indians" series, and an extensive collection of new-to-market Buffalo Bill and Wild West memorabilia are among the highlights at Brian Lebel’s 22nd annual Old West Auction, June 25, 5pm at the Denver Merchandise Mart.

The 130-year old tintype of Billy the Kid is the only authenticated photograph of The Kid known to exist, and is widely regarded as the most important photograph of the American West. Extensively studied and documented, the photograph is nearly as famous as its infamous subject. A tintype of Billy’s friend, Dan Dedrick (to whom Billy gave his tintype), is included in the lot, along with other photos and letters from the Dedrick family and their descendants. Another piece of history can be found in J.A. Garrett’s Colt Single Action, which has documentation linking it to the Johnson County War.

Fine Western art at this year’s sale includes an important Edward Borein watercolor, "California Vaquero", from the estate of noted Borein collector Katherine Haley. A rare, unpublished Will James watercolor will be offered, as well as a number of 1st edition Will James books with original drawings and signatures. The Old West Auction will offer its first ever Andy Warhol, the 1986 Mother and Child, signed and numbered "TP 18/36". Other Western artists to be offered include Harry Jackson, Will Crawford, Nick Eggenhofer, Ross Stefan, Eric Michaels, Remington Schuyler, Joe Beeler and Ralph Lillywhite.

The personal collection of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West performer, Jordan Cottle will be offered for the first time, and includes a hand-drawn, hand signed, banner with original signatures from such noted Wild West performers as W.F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Annie Oakley, Frank Butler, Johnny Baker and others. One of W.F. Cody’s personal pocket watches is for sale, as are original copies of the (unconsummated) divorce proceedings from his wife, Louisa Cody, in which a witness accuses her of trying to poison her famous husband.

Fine saddles, spurs, bits, bridles and other cowboy items from noted names such as Bohlin, Visalia, Ortega, and Buermann will be offered. Native American artifacts for sale include a beaded Omaha man’s warshirt, pipe bags, Navajo textiles, parfleche items and Apache baskets. Hollywood cowboy items include a John Wayne movie hat and “The Lone Ranger,” Clayton Moore’s Colt Single Actions.

A full color catalog is available for purchase, and Internet, phone and absentee bidding are available. The live auction is held in conjunction with the 22nd annual Old West Show, an expo-style sale with 200 national dealers in Western antiques, art and merchandise. General admission to the Show is $5 and early buy-in is available.
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Lakota Sioux Moccasins130 - Lakota Sioux Moccasins
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Fully quilled uppers with quilled border and soles. Red wool at the seam of the vamp, with indigo dyed cloth binding at top. Fine condition, with slig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Lakota Sioux Beaded and Fringed Dress131 - Lakota Sioux Beaded and Fringed Dress
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
57” x 48” fully beaded yoke in yellow, red, white, green, dark blue, on a light blue field with original bottom. Line beaded across base with fringe o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Kiowa Young Girl’s Cowrie Shell Dress132 - Kiowa Young Girl’s Cowrie Shell Dress
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Early 1st quarter 20th century dress with 6 rows of shells, early green bead drops and some typical later bead drops. Fringe across yoke and sides. La
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Crow Horse Doctor’s Coat133 - Crow Horse Doctor’s Coat
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Frock coat style with split tail and otter trim. Fringed edges, center and floral beading on thick hide, lined with trade wool. Braided 16” horsehair
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
 
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Circa 1880s Doll Cradleboard134 - Circa 1880s Doll Cradleboard
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Ute/Shoshone toy cradleboard, 18” x 8 1/2” body with 4” fringe on bottom, and 8” fringe on back. Greasy blue, pony trader blue, yellow, red white-hear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,750.00) = 5,750.00
 
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Yankton Sioux Doll Cradle135 - Yankton Sioux Doll Cradle
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Cradle with white beaded background, spider hole designs of red white-heart, yellow and blue beads on buffalo hide. Painted parfleche on back, 15” x 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Fully Beaded Moccasins136 - Fully Beaded Moccasins
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Lakota Sioux, 10” long, brain tanned hide with fully beaded bottoms in a checkerboard pattern with rolled beaded edges. Fine condition, c. 1900.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Kissing Bird Bit from Buffalo Bill's Wild West137 - Kissing Bird Bit from Buffalo Bill's Wild West
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Kissing Bird bit with large domed conchos on cheeks. Bit comes with the original large 4” Mexican Eagle with snake plate conchos, engraved JBC sterlin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Marion Cottle's California-Style Spurs138 - Marion Cottle's California-Style Spurs
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Very fine California style spurs belonging to Cottle’s wife Marion. These appear to be by L.D. Stone or Main & Winchester, one of the many San F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Jordan B. Cottle – Buffalo Bill’s Wild West139 - Jordan B. Cottle – Buffalo Bill’s Wild West
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
California “Dandy” pattern spurs with Cottle’s original 2” conchos with his monogram hand engraved J.B.C. Excellent condition with full silver inlay,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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