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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 A rare, unpublished Will James watercolor will be offered, as well as a number of 1st edition Will James books with original drawings and signatures.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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Unusual Pictorial Navajo Textile250 - Unusual Pictorial Navajo Textile
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Six individual, uniquely depicted cows, one in profile. Stepped fret border design, all hand spun, mostly Churro wool yarn, aniline dyed black and bro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Andy Warhol (1928-1987)251 - Andy Warhol (1928-1987)
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Mother and Child Cowboys and Indians Series (1986) T.P. 18/36 Unique in color 36” x 36” image Serigraph, screenprint on Lenox Museum Board Signed and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Two Navajo Yei Rugs252 - Two Navajo Yei Rugs
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
a) 48” x 29” Five Yei figures in earthtones on a gold field and stepped outside border. Fine condition c. 1940s; b) 29” x 27” Two Yei-bi-chei figures
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Eastern Sioux Embroidered Vest253 - Eastern Sioux Embroidered Vest
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
A fine leather vest with silk thread decoration, in large red floral pattern, with fringed bottom. Excellent condition, c. 1900.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Man’s Nez Perce Floral Vest254 - Man’s Nez Perce Floral Vest
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Large leaves of dark green with red, yellow and blue beads, on light blue background on commercial cloth, c.1890-1900.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Cree Man’s Vest255 - Cree Man’s Vest
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Finely decorated with silk embroidery with tight flowers and leaves. Pinked edge collar and pockets, bone buttons, excellent condition, bright colors.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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F. B. Fiske Silver Print of Sitting Bull256 - F. B. Fiske Silver Print of Sitting Bull
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Standing Rock Agency, Fort Yates, N. Dak. colored 9 1/2” x 7” image, framed to 18 1/2” x 15 1/2”, original photo taken by William Notman, Montreal, wh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Joe Scheuerle (1874-1948), Drawing with Signatures257 - Joe Scheuerle (1874-1948), Drawing with Signatures
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Pow Wow at Montezuma’s Lodge, Feb 17. 1915 5 1/2” x 4” Mixed Media on Card Hand-drawn card done by Joe Scheuerle to commemorate a gathering at the hom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Bill Owen CA (b. 1942)258 - Bill Owen CA (b. 1942)
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
Longhorn 12”h x 27 1/2”w x 9 3/4”d Bronze 15/45 Greenish/gray patina
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Lot of 4 Buffalo Bill Wild West Programs259 - Lot of 4 Buffalo Bill Wild West Programs
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Colorful covers with interesting stories. Cody insisted that his programs be of the highest quality. a) 1899, 64 pages plus 4 of advertisements. Corne
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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