Denver Old West Auction

Auction Details

Brian Lebel's 24th Annual Old West Auction will offer over 325 lots of fine Western art, artifacts and collectibles. The auction will be held live at the Denver Mart, Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 5pm MST. Highlights include:

Items from the estate of Clayton Moore, TV's original Lone Ranger, including 2 Nudie's costumes, a Manuel costume, his famous Edward H. Bohlin double-holster gun rig with "silver" bullets, autographed memorabilia, and more. Estate items from another Western television star, Gail Davis, will also be offered. Gail played Annie Oakley on the popular TV series of the same name.

The top estimated lot is a museum-quality, premiere collection of Texas bits. The result of years of collecting, research and study, the collection consists of 86 bits by over 26 different makers. Featured in the book "Bit and Spur Makers in the Texas Tradition," by Ned and Jody Martin, the collection is being offered in its entirety as a single lot.

Fine art is well-represented this year, including a nocturne oil by Eanger Irving Couse, which is the cover lot for the catalog. Other fine artists of note include, J.H. Sharp, Ed Mell, Bill Anton, Burt Procter, Till Gooden, Eric Michaels, Will James, Matt Clark, William Matthews, Mehl Lawson, Bill Schenck, Alexander Phimster Proctor, Elmer Schooley and many others.

Antique and contemporary cowboy trappings such as spurs, bridles and saddles will be offered by such makers as Bill Adamson, Randy Butters, Jose Figueroa, Kelly Bros, McChesney, Meanea and others. A rare cowgirl championship trophy saddle made by Visalia for Joella Mildred Irwin will be sold.

Native American antiquities include Navajo textiles, a rare Comanche bridle, an important and impressive pipe bag, beaded moccasins, gauntlets, gunstock clubs, bowcases, possible bags and an early quilled and fringed man's warshirt.

"Captain Jack" a cast zinc cigar store Indian, circa 1870 is another highlight. Material related to important Old West figures and places, such as Dodge City, Pat Garrett, The James Gang, Tom Mix, The Pinkerton Agency, George Custer, the Cherokee Strip and Kit Carson are included.

Antique firearms from Colt, Deringer, Rogers & Spencer, Sharps, Springfield and others will be available. All are antique firearms and do not require any special licenses or permits to purchase.
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Collection of 3 Southwestern Baskets1 - Collection of 3 Southwestern Baskets
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Native American basketry, circa 1890-1910: Two Apache baskets, one 11 1/4” in diameter, other is 9 1/2”, and a large 12 1/2” diameter Pima basket. All
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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5 Pair of Moccasins2 - 5 Pair of Moccasins
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a) Northern Plains hard soled moccasins with bifurcated tongues. Red, white and blue beads trimmed in green. 10 1/2” long; b) Traditional Cree or Wood
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Plains Beaded Bridle3 - Plains Beaded Bridle
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A very showy bridle made for Grace H. Keith, a teacher at the Indian School in Ponca City, OK. Born in Prairie Grove, AR, she moved to Stillwater, OK
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Collection of Pipes with Stems4 - Collection of Pipes with Stems
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Three (3) early red Catlinite and wood pipes: a) Simple long bowl, 5 1/4” with 21" stem; b) 3 1/2” bowl with pewter inlaid rings, 22" shap...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Buffalo Effigy Pipe Bowl5 - Buffalo Effigy Pipe Bowl
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Red pipestone or Catlinite smoking pipe head with leather ears, drilled dimples, and front half of American bison body. 2 3/4” tall x 3 3/4” long, ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to g4rb67 for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Collection of 3 Pair of Moccasins6 - Collection of 3 Pair of Moccasins
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a) Blue, yellow, orange, green, and red beads on a white field, 10 1/2” long, late, heavy construction; b) Arapaho moccasins with morning star design
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Three Pair of Child’s Moccasins7 - Three Pair of Child’s Moccasins
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a) Cheyenne beaded moccasins, 6” long; b) Sioux fully beaded moccasins with American flags, 7” long; c) Sioux 6 1/4” long with diamond shape design in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Apache Lidded Basket8 - Apache Lidded Basket
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6” x 8” x 6 1/2” closed coil, oval, willow basket with diamond motif. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to scooterman.. for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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Southern Plains German Silver Arm Bands and Bolo9 - Southern Plains German Silver Arm Bands and Bolo
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a) Pair of silver arm bands with stamped decorations, 1 3/4” wide; b) Claw scarf bolo, classic stamped design, cutout construction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Collection of 9 Hopi Basketry Trays10 - Collection of 9 Hopi Basketry Trays
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Various dates, designs, and sizes ranging from 9” to 12” with some featuring Kachina or dance figures. One with spread eagle wings. Most are mid-to-la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Collection of 8 Hopi Basketry Trays11 - Collection of 8 Hopi Basketry Trays
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A selection of fine, small trays, varying in size from 6 1/2” to 9” in diameter. Mudhead face, butterfly, and other designs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Ken Payne (1938-2012)12 - Ken Payne (1938-2012)
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A Race with the Stork 23”x 24” Bronze 4/50 1991 Signed in bronze
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Slim Pickens13 - Slim Pickens
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Partners 14” x 13” x 6” without base Bronze with 1/2” wood base Signed in bronze, dated 1972 3/24 Includes letter from Rex Allen Jr. stating his fath
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to hardtimes1.. for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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Art Deco Indian Head Lamp and Stand Set14 - Art Deco Indian Head Lamp and Stand Set
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A stunning vintage set consisting of a beautiful pair of panel table lamps with Native American and woodland scenes on each glass panel, and Indian Ch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Three Pair Vintage Cowboy Boots15 - Three Pair Vintage Cowboy Boots
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a) Brown with tooled uppers 11” x 12”, good condition; b) Black with white and red cutout eagle and mule ears, 14” x 12”, good condition; c) Tan toole
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Three Pair Cowboy Boots16 - Three Pair Cowboy Boots
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a) Dark brown with light brown and white cutout butterflies, 2” x 10 1/2”. Good condition; b) Brown with yellow and white cutout butterflies, 11 1/2”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Montie Montana (1910-1999) Boots17 - Montie Montana (1910-1999) Boots
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14” high, tan and white butterfly and “MM”. Star of stage, screen and rodeo, Montie rode in 60 consecutive Pasadena Rose Parades and roped President E
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Three Pair Studded Cowboy Cuffs18 - Three Pair Studded Cowboy Cuffs
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3 pair of men’s leather wrist cuffs a) Star studded, very good condition; b) Diamond pattern with swelled tops, show wear but good condition; c) Very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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H.H. Heiser Denver Colo White Wooly Chaps19 - H.H. Heiser Denver Colo White Wooly Chaps
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Fine pair of bright white angora wooly chaps, canvas lined, leather backed, inside pockets, 36” long with basket stamped billet. Fine condition, c. 19
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Steve Devenyns20 - Steve Devenyns
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Sandhills Classic 17” x 13” Framed to 20” x 24” Oil on canvas Signed lower left, dated ‘98
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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