March in Montana

Auction Details

Manitou Galleries and The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction announce their 21st annual show and auction for 2008.



“March In Montana Fine Art & Collectibles Auction” will be held March 14-15, 2008 at the Townhouse Inn in Great Falls, Montana. Featuring nearly 600 items up for bid in the two-day auction, the event will also include a dealer show, featuring 50+ fine art and collectibles dealers from around the country.


Live, telephone, absentee and online bidding will be available.


Full-color auction catalogues available -$25. Contact Manitou Galleries at (307)635-0019 for more information and to make reservations, or visit www.marchinmontana.com



2008 Schedule of Events:


Wednesday, March 12 Auction preview 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. MST


Thursday, March 13 Dealer show & auction preview 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. MST


Friday, March 14 Dealer show 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. MST, auction preview 9:00 a.m.-Noon MST-auction begins at Noon MST


Saturday, March 15 Dealer show 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. MST, auction preview 9:00 a.m.-Noon MST-auction begins at Noon MST
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Sioux Beaded Leggings, c. 1920s41Sioux Beaded Leggings, c. 1920s
March in Montana
Sioux Beaded Leggings, 30" long, 2 ¼” beaded strips with mountains and cross designs, c. 1920s
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Sioux Quilled Saddle Blanket, 19th century42Sioux Quilled Saddle Blanket, 19th century
March in Montana
Sioux Quilled Saddle Blanket. 72" long including fringe. 27" wide. Made on leather-backed by old flour sack. 19th century. RARE!
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to ldpndp for 4,800.00
Wild West Show Vest, 22" Heavily beaded43Wild West Show Vest, 22" Heavily beaded
March in Montana
Wild West Show Vest, 22" long includes 2" fringe, Heavily beaded floral and pictorial designs on tanned hide, Floral cotton lining
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
Sioux Beaded Pipebag, 19th century44Sioux Beaded Pipebag, 19th century
March in Montana
Sioux Pipebag, 30" x 6", Beadwork perfect, 50% quillwork, Fine example of 19th century bag
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 1,900.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Sioux Indian Pipe Bag, c. 1880s45Sioux Indian Pipe Bag, c. 1880s
March in Montana
Sioux Indian Pipe Bag, 29" x 8", Fine quill work designs, Minimal losses, c. 1880s
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to nucapscro for 2,400.00
Navajo Weaving, Crystal Storm Pattern, c. 192046Navajo Weaving, Crystal Storm Pattern, c. 1920
March in Montana
Navajo Weaving. Crystal Storm Pattern, 72" x 50", Home spun wool, c. 1930, Excellent condition
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Navajo Weaving, Crystal Area, c. 192047Navajo Weaving, Crystal Area, c. 1920
March in Montana
Navajo Weaving. Crystal Area, 52" x 82", Churro handspun wool, c. 1920, Excellent condition
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Navajo Weaving, Crystal Area, c. 192048Navajo Weaving, Crystal Area, c. 1920
March in Montana
Navajo Weaving. Crystal Area, 56" x 78", Churro wool, c. 1920, Fine condition
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to gcgc46685 for 2,400.00
Pawnee Ledger Drawing, Crow Warriors49Pawnee Ledger Drawing, Crow Warriors
March in Montana
Pawnee Ledger Drawing, Crow Warriors, 11 ½” x 16" colored pencil, Unframed, Late 19th century. Provenance: Pawnee Bill's Museum, Okla...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Nez Perce Saddle Blanket, c. 19th century50Nez Perce Saddle Blanket, c. 19th century
March in Montana
Nez Perce Saddle Blanket. 59" x 36". Hudson Bay wool blanket with brass sequins. Bugle beaded designs. Brass hawk bells. c. 19th century.
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Ramon Kelley, Pastel51Ramon Kelley, Pastel
March in Montana
Ramon Kelley (b. 1939) Chicano, 12" x 9" pastel, signed LR, dated 1971
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Harley Brown, Mixed Medium52Harley Brown, Mixed Medium
March in Montana
Harley Brown (b. 1939), NAWA, NWR, OPA, CAA, Piegan Child, 11 ½” x 9" mixed medium, signed LL
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to rich9613 for 3,600.00
William Reese, Three Paintings53William Reese, Three Paintings
March in Montana
William Reese (b. 1938) Three Paintings, (1) Portrait of Pablo Ramirez. 10 ¾” x 9 ½” watercolor. signed LR. (2) Indian Portrait. 10 ¼...
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,700.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Watt and Dennis Hughes Paintings54Watt and Dennis Hughes Paintings
March in Montana
Two Paintings. (1) Watt. Indian Girl. 12" x 9" oil on board. Signed LR (2) Dennis Hughes. Old Pueblo Man. 10" x 8" watercolor....
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Mitch Billis, Watercolor55Mitch Billis, Watercolor
March in Montana
Mitch Billis (b. 1937) Peaceful Valley, 21 ½” x 14 ½” watercolor, signed LR
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to tnrwn for 600.00
C. Ivar Gilbert, Oil on Canvas56C. Ivar Gilbert, Oil on Canvas
March in Montana
C. Ivar Gilbert (1882-1959) Sun Up Mallards, 25" x 30" oil on canvas, signed LR
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to fernwebb for 1,920.00
Steve Elliott (b. 1943) Watercolor57Steve Elliott (b. 1943) Watercolor
March in Montana
Steve Elliott (b. 1943) Pheasants, 18" x 29 ½” watercolor, signed LR, dated 1985
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Edward Borein, Pencil58Edward Borein, Pencil
March in Montana
Edward Borein (1872-1945) Untitled, 8 ½” x 11" pencil, pen and ink drawing, Unsigned
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to sprinklerdan for 840.00
Edward Borein, Pen and Ink Drawing59Edward Borein, Pen and Ink Drawing
March in Montana
Edward Borein (1872-1945) Untitled, 7 ¾” x 10 ¾” pen and ink drawing, Unsigned
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Nick Eggenhofer, Pen and Ink Drawing60Nick Eggenhofer, Pen and Ink Drawing
March in Montana
Nick Eggenhofer (1897-1985) Cowboy Riding Buffalo, 11 ½” x 9" pen and ink drawing, signed LR
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00