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This Sale is our finest to date. Of special note is an important collection of paintings from the estate of a private collector including over 250 California, Western, American, English and Continental Paintings. Also included is the front and back bar along with other objects from San Francisco landmark, Ernie’s Restaurant. A late consignment from a historic San Francisco family of 18th and 19th c European furniture and decorative arts along with other estates and collections round out the sale.
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Ferdinand Burgdorff, 1929                       416 - Ferdinand Burgdorff, 1929
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PAINTING. Ferdinand Burgdorff, 1929, Desert in Bloom. Oil on Masonite, 16" x 24", signed and dated lower left, excellent condition.
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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George Bickerstaff, Desert Mountain             417 - George Bickerstaff, Desert Mountain
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PAINTING. George Bickerstaff, Desert Mountain Landscape. Oil on canvas, 24" x 30", signed lower right, excellent restored condition.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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William Winthrop Ward, California Oaks          418 - William Winthrop Ward, California Oaks
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PAINTING. William Winthrop Ward, California Oaks. Oil on canvas, 24" x 30", signed lower right, excellent restored condition.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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H.(Horatio) Poole, '28, Sausalito Hill          419 - H.(Horatio) Poole, '28, Sausalito Hill
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PAINTING. H.(Horatio) Poole, '28, Sausalito Hill with Tiburon and Angel Island, oil on canvasboard, 13" x 17", signed and dated lower ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Esther Bruton Gilman, Sand Dunes, Chalk         420 - Esther Bruton Gilman, Sand Dunes, Chalk
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PAINTING. Esther Bruton Gilman, Sand Dunes, Chalk, 12" x 16", signed lower right, San Francisco Museum Exhibition label on reverse, 1942, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Jules Pages, Still life                         421 - Jules Pages, Still life
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PAINTING. Jules Pages, Still life, oil on artist board, 13" x 10", signed upper left, very good condition.
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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C.M. Russell.  Letter                           422 - C.M. Russell. Letter
San Rafael Auction Gallery
LETTER. C.M. Russell. Letter written from Charlie Russell to Olaf Seltzer. Referencing Charlie's and Olaf's saddle and horse gear. Signe...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Charles M. Russell, Sketch423 - Charles M. Russell, Sketch
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PENCIL SKETCH. Charles M. Russell, Cowboy On A Horse. 4" x 3" laid down, in good condition. Accompanying this lot is a letter and photo ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Letter dated April 18                           424 - Letter dated April 18
San Rafael Auction Gallery
LETTER. Letter dated April 18, 1944 to Bill Arnold from William S. Hart. "The object of this statement is merely to show how and where the yout...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Letter of Certification                         426 - Letter of Certification
San Rafael Auction Gallery
LETTER. Letter of Certification from Sid Willis dated November 22, 1945, referencing gifts to his friend Bill Arnold including objects from Charles M.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Con Price and C.M. Russell.                     427 - Con Price and C.M. Russell.
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PHOTO. Con Price and C.M. Russell old photograph given to R.A. Griffen in 1940 by Con Price. Photo was taken in 1903 in Russell's backyard Great...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Charlie Russell Photo                                428 - Charlie Russell Photo
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PHOTO. Four Prominent Old-Time Montana Pioneers (1) Bill Deaton, Horse-Shoe Bar Fence (2) John Matheson, Old Time Freighter (3) Chas M. Russell, Famo
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Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
 
 
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REPRODUCTION LETTER.429 - REPRODUCTION LETTER.
San Rafael Auction Gallery
REPRODUCTION LETTER. From Charles M. Russell dated November 14, 1903 St. Louis, Mo. "Friends I'm in Mo. When it comes to dressing I'm...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Photo of Bill Hart                              430 - Photo of Bill Hart
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PHOTO. Photo of Bill Hart inscribed to Bill Arnold-Mita Kola from Nita Kola-Bill Hart Suuke Witke dated 1924. 10" x 8", very good condit...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sid Willis                                      431 - Sid Willis
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PHOTO. Sid Willis inscribed from Sid Willis to Bill Arnold and mother September 25, 1945. 10" x 8", creasing to photo upper left.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Olaf Seltzer                                    432 - Olaf Seltzer
San Rafael Auction Gallery
LETTER. Olaf Seltzer with drawing of Indian Brave. After Signature. Framed 2 sided. Pencil, 10 1/2" x 7" viewed, referencing a tough wi...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Pen and ink attributed to Bill                  433 - Pen and ink attributed to Bill
San Rafael Auction Gallery
ILLUSTRATION. Pen and ink attributed to Bill Crawford. Letter from Olaf Seltzer dated July 10, 1948. On reverse with provenance from Bill Crawford
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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L. Maynard Dixon, Yaqui                         434 - L. Maynard Dixon, Yaqui
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PAINTING. L. Maynard Dixon, Yaqui Indians At Midwinter Fair In San Francisco, 1894. On reverse "Golden Gate Park January '94". Pen a...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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L. Maynard Dixon," Cruzados"                  435 - L. Maynard Dixon," Cruzados"
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PAINTING. L. Maynard Dixon," Cruzados", Santa Anita May 20 '06. Pencil sketch, 10" x 9 1/2", minor foxing and minor creasi...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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L. Maynard Dixon                                436 - L. Maynard Dixon
San Rafael Auction Gallery
PAINTING. L. Maynard Dixon, signed Dixon on reverse, Two Nude Figures, c. 1907. Also on reverse 17 E. 59th NYC. Accompanying this lot is a note of
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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