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Jay Contway & Friends Western Art & Memorabilia Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationTrade Center, Central MT Fairgrounds, Lewistown, Montana, 59457, United States In Person PreviewFriday, May 10th, 1 - 8 p.m., and 8 a. m. Auction day, Trade Center, Lewistown, MT

Auction Details

Featuring 20 Jay Contway Bronzes
Including "The Price Of A Medicine Robe," 1/10, w/ custom table and buffalo skull from Milk River area, Montana. 9.5'l x 31"h x 32"w

15 Original Will James sketches, from the collection of the Snook Estate, Billings, MT

Original Western Art by...
Jay Contway, Ace Powell, CR Cheek, Harold Hopkinson, Glen Hopkinson, Arlene Hooker Fay, Barbara East, Nick Eggenhofer, Hank Lawshe, William Standing, Bob Morgan, Sheryl Bodily, Brian Morger, Gary Schildt, J.K. Ralston & more!

Saddles, Chaps & Cowboy Gear by...
Heiser, Keystone, Miles City, Victor Ario, C.P. Shipley
Spurs by...
Garcia, Buermann, North & Judd, Crockett, & more!

Firearms, featuring...
WIN 1873 rifle, .22 short, 24" barrel, s#2015071B. Made 1885. Wood shows minor handling marks. The 1873's are very rare in the .22 caliber. This gun is "possibly unfired." If it has been shot, it has been shot very little and has been very well cared for. Blueing is 90% (+/-). All original. Sells with walnut & glass display case.
1860 Army COLT , .44 revolver, ivory grips, engraved cylinder, s# 166440. Engraving (ships) & patent date still quite visible on cylinder. For its age, this piece is in excellent condition; well above average.
S&W New Departure , .38, DA, nickeled, w/ original box, s#113831. The gun appears to be unfired. It is in near-mint condition.
Hudson Bay -era flintlock pistol, Barnett maker, British proof marks
COLT Frontier Army model, .38
WIN 1886 , 12 ga., lever action, wood stock, wear mark left side of barrel s#12245
WIN 1892 .25-20 WCF, lever action, octagon barrel, s#229698, excellent condition!
Also...
1st Edition Western Books & Montana Brand Books
Plains Indian Artifacts
Navajo Rugs
Piano Box Buggy, c. 1905, excellent condition!
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C.R. Cheek, oil, hitching rail at the First National Bank, 14” x 18”121 - C.R. Cheek, oil, hitching rail at the First National Bank, 14” x 18”
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C.R. Cheek, oil, hitching rail at the First National Bank, 14” x 18”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,650.00) = 1,650.00
 
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C.R. Cheek, oil on board, buffalo, 11” x 14”122 - C.R. Cheek, oil on board, buffalo, 11” x 14”
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C.R. Cheek, oil on board, buffalo, 11” x 14”
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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WIN 1887, 12 ga., lever action, wood stock, wear mark left side of barrel s#12245123 - WIN 1887, 12 ga., lever action, wood stock, wear mark left side of barrel s#12245
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WIN 1886, 12 ga., lever action, wood stock, wear mark left side of barrel s#12245
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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WIN 1897, 12 ga. shotgun, s#272860N123a - WIN 1897, 12 ga. shotgun, s#272860N
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WIN 1897, 12 ga. shotgun, s#272860N
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Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Crow beaded pipebag, ca. 1930’s, made from brain tanned deer hide & porcupine quills, beaded on both124 - Crow beaded pipebag, ca. 1930’s, made from brain tanned deer hide & porcupine quills, beaded on both
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Crow beaded pipebag, ca. 1930’s, made from brain tanned deer hide & porcupine quills, beaded on both sides, sinew sewn
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Arlene Hooker Fay, Indian Boy, pastel, 12” x 9”, framed125 - Arlene Hooker Fay, Indian Boy, pastel, 12” x 9”, framed
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Arlene Hooker Fay, Indian Boy, pastel, 12” x 9”, framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Arlene Hooker Fay, Indian Girl, pastel, 12” x 9”, framed126 - Arlene Hooker Fay, Indian Girl, pastel, 12” x 9”, framed
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Arlene Hooker Fay, Indian Girl, pastel, 12” x 9”, framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Harold Hopkinson, The War Bonnet, oil, 24” x 36”, framed127 - Harold Hopkinson, The War Bonnet, oil, 24” x 36”, framed
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Harold Hopkinson, The War Bonnet, oil, 24” x 36”, framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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Glen Hopkinson, Seasons of Moving, oil, 24” x 30”, framed128 - Glen Hopkinson, Seasons of Moving, oil, 24” x 30”, framed
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Glen Hopkinson, Seasons of Moving, oil, 24” x 30”, framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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COLT single action revolver, .44-40, 4 ¾ “barrel, mfg. 1900, s#194282129 - COLT single action revolver, .44-40, 4 ¾ “barrel, mfg. 1900, s#194282
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COLT single action revolver, .44-40, 4 ¾ “barrel, mfg. 1900, s#194282
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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J STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO., .22 cal. “Crack Shot”, s#0240, Excellent condition!130 - J STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO., .22 cal. “Crack Shot”, s#0240, Excellent condition!
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J STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CO., .22 cal. “Crack Shot”, s#0240, Excellent condition!
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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CIMARRON REPEATING 1866 MDL 66, .44 W.C.F. fully engraved, Vernier sights, s#71972131 - CIMARRON REPEATING 1866 MDL 66, .44 W.C.F. fully engraved, Vernier sights, s#71972
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CIMARRON REPEATING 1866 MDL 66, .44 W.C.F. fully engraved, Vernier sights, s#71972
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to floor for (1,950.00) = 1,950.00
 
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Newhouse #48, Lititz, PA132 - Newhouse #48, Lititz, PA
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Newhouse #48, Lititz, PA
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Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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J. Contway, Prairie Princess, bronze lamp, #15/50, 15”h x 12”l,133 - J. Contway, Prairie Princess, bronze lamp, #15/50, 15”h x 12”l,
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J. Contway, Prairie Princess, bronze lamp, #15/50, 15”h x 12”l,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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1940’s Blackfeet beaded pouch, excellent condition134 - 1940’s Blackfeet beaded pouch, excellent condition
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1940’s Blackfeet beaded pouch, excellent condition
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to hughie for (520.00 + 93.60BP) = 613.60
 
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Assumption sash of the Metis People, 63” x 4 1/2”135 - Assumption sash of the Metis People, 63” x 4 1/2”
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Assumption sash of the Metis People, 63” x 4 1/2”
Bidding Has Concluded
 
Sold to hytrading768 for (55.00 + 9.90BP) = 64.90
 
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Clarence Cuts The Rope, Indian cabin, oil on canvas, 25" x 48"136 - Clarence Cuts The Rope, Indian cabin, oil on canvas, 25" x 48"
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Clarence Cuts The Rope, Indian cabin, oil on canvas, 25" x 48"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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J. Contway bronze, Travois, #42/50, 14”h x 11”w x 17”l137 - J. Contway bronze, Travois, #42/50, 14”h x 11”w x 17”l
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J. Contway bronze, Travois, #42/50, 14”h x 11”w x 17”l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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C.R. Cheek oil, log cabin & teepee, 11” x 14”, framed138 - C.R. Cheek oil, log cabin & teepee, 11” x 14”, framed
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C.R. Cheek oil, log cabin & teepee, 11” x 14”, framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Nick Eggenhofer, Rut, ink w/ color, 8” x 7”, water damage139 - Nick Eggenhofer, Rut, ink w/ color, 8” x 7”, water damage
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Nick Eggenhofer, Rut, ink w/ color, 8” x 7”, water damage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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