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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 A rare, unpublished Will James watercolor will be offered, as well as a number of 1st edition Will James books with original drawings and signatures.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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Stetson Hat Advertising Poster400 - Stetson Hat Advertising Poster
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Large format counter poster on cardboard with art by Charles Hargess. Printed by McCandlish Litho Co., 23” x 18” with original folding stand and compa
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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Lot of Four (4) Pairs of Pee Wee Boots401 - Lot of Four (4) Pairs of Pee Wee Boots
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a) Showy red and black with yellow cowboys, bucking horses and hearts. Finish cracking, leather pulls. Sloping riding heels, 10 1/4” x 12” tall; b) Da
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
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Leonard Reedy (1899-1956) - Lot of Two (2) Watercolors402 - Leonard Reedy (1899-1956) - Lot of Two (2) Watercolors
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a) Untitled (Cowboy Roping a Steer) 8” x 11”, framed to 15” x 18”; b) Untitled (Cowboy Following a black Steer) 8” x 11 1/4”, framed to 15 1/2” x 18 1
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
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Complete Miniature Chuck Wagon403 - Complete Miniature Chuck Wagon
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12” body, 21” overall with tongue, all the tools, and accessories, buckets, bedrolls, tarps, firewood, branding iron, lantern and driving whip. Fully
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
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Leonard Reedy (1899-1956)404 - Leonard Reedy (1899-1956)
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Pair of untitled Watercolors 8” x 11” each Framed to 15 1/2” x 19 1/2” Cowboy and Wolves, signed lower right Mounted Navajo, signed lower left
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
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Collection of Cowboy Kitsch – Horses, Horses, Horses405 - Collection of Cowboy Kitsch – Horses, Horses, Horses
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a) A matched pair of huge gold tone steeds with removable parade saddles, heavy cast bases, 15 1/4”h x 14 1/2” long; b) Tarnished horse with removable
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
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More Cowboy Kitsch – More horses, horses, and more horses plus cast ashtrays, bookends, etc.406 - More Cowboy Kitsch – More horses, horses, and more horses plus cast ashtrays, bookends, etc.
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a) End of the Trail ashtray, 7” tall by 7 1/2” deep, copyright 1927 Armour Bronze; b) Charging Horse ashtray, c. 1918 Armour Bronze, 7 1/2” tall by 10
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
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Lot of Buffalo Bill and 101 Ranch Ephemera407 - Lot of Buffalo Bill and 101 Ranch Ephemera
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a) A Peep at Buffalo Bill’s Wild West a lithographed book in large format, 12” x 10”, 20 pages including covers. Very good condition with slight spine
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Main & Winchester Saddle Pony408 - Main & Winchester Saddle Pony
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Early wooden stitching horse or harness vase. Standard style with large 19” x 5” vise clamps. Seat is 27” x 11” of hardwood and the horse stands 45” o
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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3 Vintage Rawhide Reatas409 - 3 Vintage Rawhide Reatas
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Lot of three nice early cowboy leather ropes, two approximately 38 ft and the other is 53 ft. Two of these have the King’s Saddlery tags from back whe
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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