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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 A rare, unpublished Will James watercolor will be offered, as well as a number of 1st edition Will James books with original drawings and signatures.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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Juan Patron – Signed, Handwritten Document280 - Juan Patron – Signed, Handwritten Document
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Headed Territory of New Mexico – County of Lincoln Certification for horse brand executed by Patron as sheriff. Dated 1878, in part for the purpose of
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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McSween Receipt – Lincoln County War281 - McSween Receipt – Lincoln County War
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A receipt signed by Susan McSween: Lincoln, Lincoln Co. N.M. Feby 26th, 1979. Drawn by J.L. Baker for $608.85 collected by A.A. McSween. A single shee
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Pat Garrett Letter282 - Pat Garrett Letter
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Handwritten and signed letter in pencil, in part Dear Wife ...going to Santa Fe to the governor’s inauguration send me my dress suit and Prince Albert
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to animationl.. for 1,680.00
 
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Colt Single Action Revolver283 - Colt Single Action Revolver
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.45 LC cal., 7 1/2” barrel, serial #82514 mfg. 1882. The gun is mechanically excellent with great aged and slightly shrunk ivory grips, customized fro
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,800.00
 
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Colt Single Action Revolver284 - Colt Single Action Revolver
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Nice gray cowboy gun, .38 W.C.F., 7 1/2”, serial #153064, circa 1893. Excellent 2-piece stag grips, action needs work and trigger has been replaced.
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Estimate : 2,200.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for 2,150.00
 
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Colt Single Action Revolver285 - Colt Single Action Revolver
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Smooth silver gray revolver in .45LC caliber, 5 1/2” barrel, and 2-piece “eagle” grips. Serial #126625. Shows nice even wear and is mechanically excel
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,200.00
 
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Engraved Colt Single Action Revolver286 - Engraved Colt Single Action Revolver
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Stag gripped cowboy gun, showy holster piece in .44 cal, with 4 3/4” barrel and thick re-nickel over the engraving. Serial #158539 mfg. 1894.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
 
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Colorado Lawman Collection - Carl Aude287 - Colorado Lawman Collection - Carl Aude
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Montclair, Colorado Marshall and Deputy Sheriff. a) 6 point star badge “Montclair Marshall”; b) 5 point star badge “Deputy Sheriff”; c) Elgin pocket w
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Collection of Colorado Prison Badges288 - Collection of Colorado Prison Badges
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5 obsolete badges from the State of Colorado spanning the years of the Canon City Prison. a) Very early “Guard • Colo • State Penitentiary”; 1 3/4” ac
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co. Navy Revolver289 - Savage Revolving Fire-Arms Co. Navy Revolver
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.36 caliber percussion revolver, c.1861 to 1865. Total production of about 20,000, 7 1/8” barrel, 2-piece walnut grips. Standard address markings, ser
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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