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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 A rare, unpublished Will James watercolor will be offered, as well as a number of 1st edition Will James books with original drawings and signatures.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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Jordan B. Cottle - Buffalo Bill’s Wild West140 - Jordan B. Cottle - Buffalo Bill’s Wild West
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Tapia or Hernandez, very large bit with spread eagle cheeks, large 3” domes with engraved Rocking TUF brand, brand also on domed slobber bar. Sold wit
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Miscellaneous Memorabilia, Cottle Collection141 - Miscellaneous Memorabilia, Cottle Collection
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a) Brass Gaucho buckle with chains, Republica Argentina coins, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892 and stars; b) Columbian Half Dollar, 1893; c) Florida Sub Tropic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Fantastic Collection of Hand Painted Dinnerware142 - Fantastic Collection of Hand Painted Dinnerware
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The Cottle’s personal china includes: Six, 10 1/4” dinner plates Wamblee Tepee in center with colorful feather headdress Lelah Washta Acola across edg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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Photographs and Images from Cottle Collection143 - Photographs and Images from Cottle Collection
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Photographs of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and others. a) Image of Jordan Cottle and Cody in a car in front of Cottle’s Chicago home. Image 6” x 8”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Assorted Items and Ephemera144 - Assorted Items and Ephemera
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a) Cottle’s Wild West suspension badge Buffalo Bill’s Wild West – 1900 – The Wild Bunch, missing the central buffalo head; b) An 1899 Program, Greater
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Miscellaneous Memorabilia, Cottle Collection145 - Miscellaneous Memorabilia, Cottle Collection
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a) Tintype photo of Marion Cottle, Jordan’s wife, 3 1/2” x 2 1/2” Mrs. Cottle wearing her white wooly chaps, hat and silk scarf; b) Silk scarf, buckin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Photos and Images from Cottle Collection146 - Photos and Images from Cottle Collection
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Photos and miscellaneous from Cottle’s collection; a) Trimmed cabinet card of Buffalo Bill Cody and Chief Joseph, image intact and extremely scarce. N
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to pilot*west for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Colt Double Action Revolver Model 1878*147 - Colt Double Action Revolver Model 1878*
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Cottle’s personal 7 1/2”, .44 cal. “Colt Frontier Six-Shooter” with carved steerhead pearl grips. Inscribed on the backstrap J.B. Cottle – From His Fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (23,000.00) = 23,000.00
 
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Beaded Hide Scout Shirt148 - Beaded Hide Scout Shirt
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Used by Cottle in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West with the UF brand beaded onto the sleeves. Pinked edges, beads on collar, pockets, and front. Pullover styl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Photograph - The Wild Bunch, Buffalo Bill's Wild West, 1900149 - Photograph - The Wild Bunch, Buffalo Bill's Wild West, 1900
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Spectacular photograph of “The Wild Bunch – 1900” of “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” all identified below with J. B. Cottle seated at left. Image is 11” x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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