March in Montana 2023

Auction Details

Please join us for our fast-paced, high-energy auction featuring over 750 lots of fine Western art and sculpture and Cowboy and Native collectibles. The town will be hopping for western art week. There are several other shows as well as some great activities at the CM Russell Museum.
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Navajo Saddle Blanket51Navajo Saddle Blanket
March in Montana
Navajo Saddle Blanket 2'9" x 2'4" Single parade saddle blanket with a central stepped diamond and checkered design. Woven with han...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Navajo Rug, Pictorial Crystal52Navajo Rug, Pictorial Crystal
March in Montana
Navajo Rug 5'11" x 3'11" Pictorial Crystal area weaving with bows and arrows and a banded border. Circa 1920. $1,500-2,500
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Navajo Rug, Transitional53Navajo Rug, Transitional
March in Montana
Navajo Rug 6' x 5' Transitional weaving with eyedazzler designs and banded border. Circa 1900. $2,000-3,000
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Navajo Rug54Navajo Rug
March in Montana
Navajo Rug 4'4" x 3'9" bright red field weaving done in a blanket or manta layout, woven wider than long. Centered in the large re...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Navajo Rug, Klagetoh55Navajo Rug, Klagetoh
March in Montana
Navajo Rug 6' x 4'4". Klagetoh weaving with large central diamond design in red, grey and black on an ivory background. Circa 1940. $1,...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
Navajo Rug, Crystal56Navajo Rug, Crystal
March in Montana
Navajo Rug 6'2" x 3'. Crystal Trading Post textile with traditional motifs. Nicely woven from all Native handshorn, carded, blended an...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 4,000.00
Navajo Rug, Chinle57Navajo Rug, Chinle
March in Montana
Navajo Rug 7' x 3'11" Chinle weaving. Woven with all handspun yarn, weft and warp, in all vegetal dyes. Circa 1930. $3,000-5,000
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Northern Plains Pipe and Stem58Northern Plains Pipe and Stem
March in Montana
Northern Plains Pipe and Stem Stem is 26" long, T-style catlinite bowl is 8" x 4". 19th century. $900-1,200 Provenance: Ex. Private C...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to y********m.. for 1,230.00
Two Contemporary Parfleche Envelopes59Two Contemporary Parfleche Envelopes
March in Montana
Two Parfleche Envelopes Each 11" x 10", painted with geometric designs in red and green. Contemporary. $1,000-1,500
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Two Flat Bags60Two Flat Bags
March in Montana
Two Flat Bags 1) 9" x 8" including fringe. Finely beaded designs on canvas with hide back. 2) 13" x 10" with floral geometric de...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
Northern Plains Pipe with Quilled Stem61Northern Plains Pipe with Quilled Stem
March in Montana
Northern Plains Pipe with Quilled Stem Stem is 21" long, T-style catlinite carved bowl is 8" x 4". Belonged to Short Bear. His name i...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to d******y for 1,230.00
Northern Plains Man's Moccasins62Northern Plains Man's Moccasins
March in Montana
Northern Plains Man's Moccasins 9.5" long with geometric beaded designs, split tongues and parfleche soles. 19th century. $800-1,200 Proven...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Northern Plains Beaded Man's Moccasins63Northern Plains Beaded Man's Moccasins
March in Montana
Northern Plains Beaded Man's Moccasins 10.5" long with parfleche soles and beaded in buffalo track designs. 19th century. $1,000-1,500 Prov...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Gerald Balciar, bronze64Gerald Balciar, bronze
March in Montana
Gerald Balciar (b. 1942) To Catch a Scent 15" x 15" x 10" bronze Inscribed: G. Balciar 2005, 15/45 $1,000-1,500
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Gerald Balciar, bronze65Gerald Balciar, bronze
March in Montana
Gerald Balciar (b. 1942) Beaver Pond 17" x 18" x 6" bronze Inscribed: 30/45 G. Balciar 1998 $3,500-4,500
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Marie Barbera, bronze66Marie Barbera, bronze
March in Montana
Marie Barbera (b. 1936) The Arabian 20" x 5" x 24" bronze Inscribed: M. Barbera, AP II $2,000-3,000 Provenance: Private Collection, S...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
Marie Barbera, bronze67Marie Barbera, bronze
March in Montana
Marie Barbera (b. 1936) The Old People 17" x 17" x 10" bronze Inscribed: M. Barbera, (c) AP 2 $1,000-1,500 Provenance: Private Collec...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Jerry Olson, welded metal68Jerry Olson, welded metal
March in Montana
Jerry Olson (b. 1942) Nicodemus 28" x 8" x 8" welded metal $800-1,200 Provenance: Open Range Art.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Ralph Crawford, bronze69Ralph Crawford, bronze
March in Montana
Ralph Crawford (Late 20th C.) Hunter Campaign 12" x 7" x 7" bronze Inscribed: Hunter Campaign (c) 1976, 2/8, Ralph Crawford. $600-800
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Joe Beeler, bronze70Joe Beeler, bronze
March in Montana
Joe Beeler (1930-2006)(CA) Great Plains Buffalo 13" x 17.5" x 6.5" bronze Inscribed: Joe Beeler CA, 20/45 $3,000-5,000
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Grant Speed, bronze71Grant Speed, bronze
March in Montana
Grant Speed (1930-2011)(CA) Mad and Looking for Trouble 19" x 17" x 9.5" bronze Inscribed: U.G. Speed, 1990, 1/30 $1,000-1,500
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b******m for 1,845.00
Adrien Voisin, bronze72Adrien Voisin, bronze
March in Montana
Adrien Voisin (1890-1929) Bear 3.75" x 6" x 3" bronze Inscribed: A. Voisin 1935, (c) 5/36 $400-600 Provenance: Private Collection, Bo...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
William Whitaker, Jr., oil on canvas73William Whitaker, Jr., oil on canvas
March in Montana
William Whitaker, Jr. (1943-2018) Jenny's Bentwood Chair 28" x 22" oil on canvas Signed lower left Verso: Old Altermann Galleries stic...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Paul Abram, Jr., gouche74Paul Abram, Jr., gouche
March in Montana
Paul Abram, Jr. (1933-2005) Quiet Morning 15" x 21.5" gouache Signed lower right $1,000-1,500
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Mian Situ, oil on canvas75Mian Situ, oil on canvas
March in Montana
Mian Situ (b. 1953) Chores for Mother 24" x 30" oil on canvas Signed and dated 1988 lower left $1,500-2,500
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Abram, gouche76Abram, gouche
March in Montana
Abram (SAI) At Market 21.5" x 13.5" gouache Signed lower right, SAI $1,000-1,500
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Charles Banks Wilson, chalk77Charles Banks Wilson, chalk
March in Montana
Charles Banks Wilson (1918-2013) Will Rogers 27" x 22" chalk Signed lower right $800-1,200
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Dee Toscano, pastel78Dee Toscano, pastel
March in Montana
Dee Toscano (1932-2018) Proud Dress 20" x 22" pastel Signed lower right Verso: Titled and signed. Old Trailside Gallery sticker. $1,000-2,...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Ryan Seltzer, oil on canvasboard79Ryan Seltzer, oil on canvasboard
March in Montana
Ryan Seltzer Two works: 1) Clouds 9" x 12" oil on canvasboard Signed lower right 2) Aspens 12" x 16" oil on board Signed lower r...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Group of Photos of Charles M. Russell80Group of Photos of Charles M. Russell
March in Montana
Group of Photos of Charles M. Russell 8 photos of C.M. Russell with family or friends. $700-1,000 Provenance: Collection of Mr. & Mrs. H.E. Vaug...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Group of Photos of Charles M. Russell81Group of Photos of Charles M. Russell
March in Montana
Group of Photos of Charles M. Russell 11 photos of C.M. Russell with family or friends. Several photos have inscriptions/details on back. $700-1,000 P
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
L.A. Huffman, photos82L.A. Huffman, photos
March in Montana
L.A. Huffman (1854-1931) Collection of six photos of Custer Battlefield. Largest is 4.25" x 3.25". Description inscribed on back of photos...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
L.A. Huffman, photos83L.A. Huffman, photos
March in Montana
L.A. Huffman (1854-1931) Collection of five photos of the Sioux tribe, circa 1878. Largest is 5.5" x 3.75". Description inscribed on back...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
L.A. Huffman, photos84L.A. Huffman, photos
March in Montana
L.A. Huffman (1854-1931) Collection of four photos of the Cheyenne tribe. Largest is 5.5" x 3.75". Description inscribed on back of photos...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to c********o.. for 1,353.00
L.A. Huffman, photos85L.A. Huffman, photos
March in Montana
L.A. Huffman (1854-1931) Collection of nine photos of buffalo and grizzly hunts, circa 1878. Largest is 4 1/8" x 3 1/8". Description ins...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
L.A. Huffman, photos86L.A. Huffman, photos
March in Montana
L.A. Huffman (1854-1931) Collection of six photos of the Crow tribe. Largest is 5.5" x 3.75". Description inscribed on back of photos, inc...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Bow with String87Bow with String
March in Montana
Bow with String 36" overall highly reflexed, sinew backed bow made from yew, with original string. Circa 1850. $1,200-1,800 Provenance: Priv...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Powder Horn belonging to Chief Joseph88Powder Horn belonging to Chief Joseph
March in Montana
Powder Horn belonging to Chief Joseph 12" long. Includes tag which reads: Powder horn belonged to Chief Joseph, who traded it to Grandfather Kr...
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Skinning Knife89Skinning Knife
March in Montana
Skinning Knife 9.25" long overall, blade is 5". Circa 1890 with note that states "GrandPa Rudolph, Found this knife on the prairie in...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Chippewa Beaded and Embroidered Cradle with Moccasins and Bonnet90Chippewa Beaded and Embroidered Cradle with Moccasins and Bonnet
March in Montana
Chippewa Beaded and Embroidered Cradle with Moccasins and Bonnet Large 39" x 14" classic painted board with velveteen cradle decorated wit...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Missouri War Axe91Missouri War Axe
March in Montana
Missouri War Axe Haft is 20.5" long, blade is 8" overall with heart cutout. Haft is decorated with brass tacks and a carved bird head. 19t...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Sauk Spike Axe92Sauk Spike Axe
March in Montana
Sauk Spike Axe Haft is 22" with a 6" beaded drop. 9.25" blade/spike. Haft is carved with fish, snake, turtle and lizard figures. 19th...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to j*****e for 3,382.50
Frontier Bowie Knife93Frontier Bowie Knife
March in Montana
Frontier Bowie Knife 15" overall with 10" blade. Antler handle accented with silver tacks. Nice custom blade work. Frontier Blacksmith Co....
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
Pomo Basket94Pomo Basket
March in Montana
Pomo Basket 8" diameter x 3.5" tall. Fine example of a three rod coil basket, woven in an unusual design in red bud. Circa 1900. $800-1,...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Robert Mayokok, two works95Robert Mayokok, two works
March in Montana
Robert Mayokok (1903-1983) Two works: 1) Eskimos 11" x 16" pen and ink on hide Signed lower right 2) Walrus Hunt 16" x 20" oil ...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Ellen HenneGoodale, two oils96Ellen HenneGoodale, two oils
March in Montana
Ellen Henne-Goodale (1915-1991) Two oils: 1) Cabin on the Water 10" x 8" oil on canvasboard Signed lower right 2) Northern Lights 8"...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Harvey Goodale, oil on canvas97Harvey Goodale, oil on canvas
March in Montana
Harvey Goodale (1900-1980) Drummers 20" x 24" oil on canvas Signed lower right $1,500-2,500 Provenance: Estate of Don Hildebrand, Sisters,...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Ellen Henne-Goodale, oil on canvas98Ellen Henne-Goodale, oil on canvas
March in Montana
Ellen Henne-Goodale (1915-1991) Ready to Run 12" x 16" oil on canvas Signed lower right $800-1,200 Provenance: Estate of Don Hildebrand, S...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Ellen Henne-Goodale 99Ellen Henne-Goodale
March in Montana
1) Ellen Henne-Goodale (1915-1991) Fishing 16" x 12" oil on canvas Signed lower left Together with: 2) Harvey Goodale (1900-1980) Inuit Ch...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Doug Hall, oil on canvas100Doug Hall, oil on canvas
March in Montana
Doug Hall (b. 1959) Ready for the Travois 16" x 20" oil on canvas Signed lower left $1,000-1,500
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00