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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 A rare, unpublished Will James watercolor will be offered, as well as a number of 1st edition Will James books with original drawings and signatures.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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Lot of 2 W.F. Cody Photographs150 - Lot of 2 W.F. Cody Photographs
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a) Printed 10” x 8” hand colored image of Cody signed “W.F. Cody Buffalo Bill - to the Wamblee Lovers (Cottles) July 22nd 1915” in original frame with
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Incredible Hand-Drawn, Autographed Canvas Banner by the Stars of Buffalo Bill's Wild West151 - Incredible Hand-Drawn, Autographed Canvas Banner by the Stars of Buffalo Bill's Wild West
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One-of-a-kind, large canvas banner with sketches and autographs of the biggest names of the Wild West, including Buffalo Bill Cody, Annie Oakley, Fran
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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The Scrapbook – Cottle’s personal Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Scrapbook152 - The Scrapbook – Cottle’s personal Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Scrapbook
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Important and historical mementos of the Wild West. 14” x 11” and 2” thick leather book giving us a look into the life of Jordan Cottle and his connec
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 18,000.00
 
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Dave McGary153 - Dave McGary
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Trophies of Honor 43” x 17”, figure 35” Bronze with paint and patina Signed at bottom in bronze 10/30 - 1994 Warrior Series/Masterwork Bronze of Crow
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
 
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John Coleman CA154 - John Coleman CA
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Pariskaroopa Two Crows 35” high overall x 18” x 11”d Bronze on 3” wood base Signed in the base John Coleman, 32/35 Bodmer - Catlin Series The Crow tri
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 13,000.00
 
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John Coleman CA155 - John Coleman CA
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Creation Passing 30” total on 3 1/2” wood and marble base Bronze 35/75
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Harry Jackson (1924-2011)156 - Harry Jackson (1924-2011)
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Pony Express III Bronze/cast #143 8 1/4”h x 10” Signed and dated 1977 with thumbprint, WFS mark Provenance: Ex: Denver Art Museum/Cortlandt S. Dietler
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
 
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Lot of Two (2) Buckles by Eddy Hulbert - Montana Silversmith157 - Lot of Two (2) Buckles by Eddy Hulbert - Montana Silversmith
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2 Sterling belt buckles by Hulbert a) Trophy buckle with gold accents, 4 corner horseshoes, central horseshoe with horsehead in high relief. 2” x 3” w
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Mehl Lawson CA158 - Mehl Lawson CA
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Valdez 9” x 17” Bronze Signed in base Lawson, CA Valdez 4/25 Exhibited at the 2006 Masters of the American West.
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to 88sasso for 3,000.00
 
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Joseph Krausz (b. 1936)159 - Joseph Krausz (b. 1936)
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Vanishing Glory 30”h x 19”l x 13”d with 1 1/4” marble base Bronze, 25/26 Polychrome paint and colored patina, c. 1995 Estate of noted Northern Califor
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
 
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