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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 A rare, unpublished Will James watercolor will be offered, as well as a number of 1st edition Will James books with original drawings and signatures.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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Bob Scriver (1914-1999)310 - Bob Scriver (1914-1999)
Brian Lebel's Old West Events
W. F. Cody Buffalo Bill Bronze 30/50 26” tall , 1976 Signed and dated in bronze base
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
 
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Raphael Lillywhite311 - Raphael Lillywhite
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Kissing the Clouds 12” x 15” Framed to 18” x 21” Oil on panel Signed lower right Raphael Lillywhite to C.E. Walker 1936 PROVENANCE:? Ex: Denver Art M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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Raphael Lillywhite312 - Raphael Lillywhite
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Old Northern New Mexico Town with Horses, Indians and Cowboy 24” x 30” Framed to 30” x 36” Oil on panel Signed lower left PROVENANCE: Ex: Denver Art M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
 
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Carl Kauba (1865-1922)313 - Carl Kauba (1865-1922)
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Standing Bear, A Native American Chieftain 21 3/4” tall (bronze) 2” marble base Bronze Signed in figure
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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Joe Beeler314 - Joe Beeler
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Prairie Madonna 18”h x 22”l x 9”d 2/35 Bronze on marble and wood base Signed in the base Joe Beeler CA Cast by Bronzesmith
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,900.00
 
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Steve Hoar (Alberta, Canada, 20th Century)315 - Steve Hoar (Alberta, Canada, 20th Century)
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The Outlaw 28 1/2” figure 34 1/2” with wood base Bronze 13/20 Striking action, twisting bronc with a steady rider
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
 
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Joe Beeler316 - Joe Beeler
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Storytellers 7 1/4” x 5 1/4 x 5” Bronze Bookends 22/50 Signed on edge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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John Brent Jarvis (b. 1946)317 - John Brent Jarvis (b. 1946)
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Blackfoot Camp 19 “ x 28 “ Framed to 32” x 41” Watercolor on board Signed lower right John Jarvis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
 
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John Brent Jarvis (b. 1946)318 - John Brent Jarvis (b. 1946)
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Winter Indian Camp 22” x 28” Framed to 36” x 40” Watercolor on board Signed lower left John Jarvis 1987
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
 
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Lot of 2 Howard Terpening Giclees319 - Lot of 2 Howard Terpening Giclees
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a) Blood Man 11 1/2” x 8 1/2” Framed to 21” x 18” Fine art giclee on board Signed and numbered lower right Terpening 643/750 b) Crossing Below the Fal
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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