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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 A rare, unpublished Will James watercolor will be offered, as well as a number of 1st edition Will James books with original drawings and signatures.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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Chief Joseph (1840-1904) Cabinet Card Photograph350 - Chief Joseph (1840-1904) Cabinet Card Photograph
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Famous portrait of the Nez Perce leader on card of O.S. Goff - Fort Lincoln, D.T. Inscription in pen on both front and obverse. Image is 5 7/8” x 4 1/
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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George Armstrong Custer Cabinet Card351 - George Armstrong Custer Cabinet Card
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A rare and important photograph. This distinctive image taken on or about January 22, 1872, by St. Louis photographer James A. Schoolmen depicts Custe
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Early and Rare Duck Foot Pistol352 - Early and Rare Duck Foot Pistol
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Flintlock 4 barrel pistol by Peter Haywood of Chester. Haywood worked as a gunmaker in Chester in 1815. This is a high quality smoothbore in approxima
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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John Baker “Texas Jack” Omohundro353 - John Baker “Texas Jack” Omohundro
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CDV image by Varley of Baltimore. 3 9/16” x 2 1/4” image on 4 3/16” x 2 1/2” card with photographers back stamp. On reverse in ink (Texas Jack) J.B. O
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Tintype of a Cowboy354 - Tintype of a Cowboy
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c.1860s cowboy with bridle, shotgun chaps, and sombrero. Appears to be the proud owner of a new braided leather bridle and Spanish style bit with jing
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Single Action Cowboy Revolver355 - Single Action Cowboy Revolver
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Movie style single action put together from several manufacturers (Colt, and others) forming this 5 1/4”, .44 cal. smooth no finish revolver with 2 pi
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Large Lot of Interesting Western Photographs356 - Large Lot of Interesting Western Photographs
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a) Branding action with 3 cowboys, 3 5/8” x 4 5/8” image on card; b) Four men, one mounted out in the rocks. Might be a mining camp or cow camp. Diamo
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Lot of 4 Steamboat Photographs357 - Lot of 4 Steamboat Photographs
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All mounted on photo board, scarce images of river boats c.1890’s-1900 a) Lees Lines, the St. Louis-Memphis, noted on reverse Ohio River 3 1/4” x 4 3/
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Estimate : 600.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Stagecoach by Corte358 - Stagecoach by Corte
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Tombstanoe Stage Lines 10 1/2” tall with the luggage, 12” long and 6” wide Signed in base Oscar Cortez 1997
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Cabinet Image of 3 Proud Cowboys359 - Cabinet Image of 3 Proud Cowboys
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A very nice photograph of 3 well dressed cowboys showing off their fine woolie chaps, 2 with fancy California spurs. Oversize, 5 1/2” x 3 7/8” image m
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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