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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Lee LeBlanc, Oil on Canvas and Watercolor211Lee LeBlanc, Oil on Canvas and Watercolor
March in Montana
Lee LeBlanc (1913-1988) Two Paintings (1) Wood Ducks, 18" x 24" oil on canvas, signed LL. (2) Grouse, 12 ¼” x 16 ¾” watercolor...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
Janeen A. Schissler, 3 Watercolors212Janeen A. Schissler, 3 Watercolors
March in Montana
Janeen A. Schissler (20th century) Three watercolors, All signed LR. (1) Mountain Quail, 8" x 11". (2) Mountain Bluebird Pair, 13 ½...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Thomas A. Olson, 3 Watercolors213Thomas A. Olson, 3 Watercolors
March in Montana
Thomas A. Olson (1936-2005) Three Watercolors. (1) Winter Mist, 10" x 14", signed LL. (2) Along the Creek, 14" x 10", signed ...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Paul Surber, Gouache214Paul Surber, Gouache
March in Montana
Paul Surber (b. 1942) Indian Encampment, 16" x 28 ¾” gouache, signed LR, dated 1983
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to wilsonplum.. for 1,320.00
Paul Surber, Watercolor215Paul Surber, Watercolor
March in Montana
Paul Surber (b. 1942) Indian Woman, 12 ¾” x 7 ¾” watercolor, signed LL
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Janeen Schissler and Lewis Jones, 2 Watercolors216Janeen Schissler and Lewis Jones, 2 Watercolors
March in Montana
Two Watercolors. (1) Janeen Schissler (20th century) Western Sandpipers, 6 ¼” x 11 ¼”, signed LR, dated 1984. (2) Lewis Jones, Untitled, ...
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Jim Wantulok, 3 Watercolors217Jim Wantulok, 3 Watercolors
March in Montana
Jim Wantulok (20th century), Montana, Mallards, Geese & Wood Ducks, Three 4 ½” x 4 ½” oval watercolors in one frame, all signed
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Janeen A. Schissler, 3 Watercolors218Janeen A. Schissler, 3 Watercolors
March in Montana
Janeen A. Schissler (20th century) Three 8" x 10" watercolors, All signed LR. (1) Blue Winged Teal Pair. (2) Cinnamon Teal Pair. (3) Gr...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
W. Steve Seltzer, 2 Watercolors219W. Steve Seltzer, 2 Watercolors
March in Montana
W. Steve Seltzer (b. 1955) Pair of Indian Portraits. (1) 11 ½” x 8 ½” watercolor, signed LR. (2) 7 ¾” x 5 ½” oval watercolor, ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Cody Houston, Bronze Sculpture220Cody Houston, Bronze Sculpture
March in Montana
Cody Houston (20th century) Buckskins and Beaver, Bronze Sculpture, #10/20, 15" high, 9 ½” long, On 1 ¾” walnut stand
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
Blackfoot Moccasins, c. 1880221Blackfoot Moccasins, c. 1880
March in Montana
Blackfoot Moccasins, 10" long, Floral designs on buffalo hide, Cuffs of muslin, Heels trimmed in black wool, gray cotton and a white beaded edg...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
San Ildefonso Pot, Marie & Julian222San Ildefonso Pot, Marie & Julian
March in Montana
San Ildefonso Pot, 3 ½” x 6", Black on black design, signed Marie & Julian
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins, c. 1910223Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins, c. 1910
March in Montana
Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins, 10 ½” long, Typical white background with multicolored designs, c. 1910
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Fred Boyer, Bronze Sculpture224Fred Boyer, Bronze Sculpture
March in Montana
Fred Boyer (20th Century) Moose in Stream, Bronze Sculpture, # 8/20, 15" high, 17" long, 9 ½” deep, On 1 ¾” walnut base
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Roy Harris, Bronze Sculpture225Roy Harris, Bronze Sculpture
March in Montana
Roy Harris (20th century) Coming to the Call inspired by Frederic Remington, Bronze Sculpture, #539/2500, 15" high, 15" long, 7" deep...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Robert Deurloo, Bronze Sculpture226Robert Deurloo, Bronze Sculpture
March in Montana
Robert Deurloo (b. 1946) Moose, Bronze sculpture, #39/100, 14 ½” high, 19" wide, 8 ½” deep, On 2" walnut base
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to bronzfrogz for 720.00
Walter T. Matia, Bronze Sculpture227Walter T. Matia, Bronze Sculpture
March in Montana
Walter T. Matia (b. 1953) Rooster, Bronze Sculpture, #7/36, Multi color patina, 14" high, 11" wide, 4 ½” deep.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to whoyodaddy for 720.00
Sioux Beaded Womans Leggings, c. 1910228Sioux Beaded Womans Leggings, c. 1910
March in Montana
Sioux Woman's Leggings, Beaded panel is 9" x 8", c. 1910, Excellent condition
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,150.00
Oto Men's Beaded Leggings229Oto Men's Beaded Leggings
March in Montana
Oto Men's Beaded Leggings, 30" x 14", Abstract beaded designs, Dyed yellow Indian tanned hide, Excellent condition. Provenance: Richar...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
Blackfoot Knife with Beaded Scabbard, c. 1860s230Blackfoot Knife with Beaded Scabbard, c. 1860s
March in Montana
Blackfoot Knife with Beaded Scabbard, 11" long antler handled knife, 12" long scabbard, Classic early beadwork, c. 1860s
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Plains Pipe Tomahawk, c. 19th century231Plains Pipe Tomahawk, c. 19th century
March in Montana
Plains Pipe Tomahawk, 23" long ash stem, Brass tacked and file branded, Quilled drop with tin cones and chicken feathers, 8 ½” iron head, ...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Plains Cree Pipe, c. 19th century232Plains Cree Pipe, c. 19th century
March in Montana
Plains Cree Pipe, 22" long, Patina ash stem with scalloped edge, File branding and brass tacks, Catlinite bowl, c. 19th century
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,250.00
Sold to chinahead0 for 480.00
Three Tomahawks232aThree Tomahawks
March in Montana
Three Tomahawks, 14", 18", and 20" long, Nice old heads, Hafts replaced
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Northern Plains Pipe Tomahawk232bNorthern Plains Pipe Tomahawk
March in Montana
Northern Plains Pipe Tomahawk, 18 ¼” long, File burned haft
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Four Skookum Dolls, 2 males, 2 females232eFour Skookum Dolls, 2 males, 2 females
March in Montana
Four Skookum Dolls, Two male dolls, Two female dolls, Sizes range from 9 ½” to 11 ½” tall
Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Nathan Lovato Navajo Necklace, Jet, Coral, Turquoise232fNathan Lovato Navajo Necklace, Jet, Coral, Turquoise
March in Montana
Custom Navajo Necklace, 17" long, Contains jet, coral, turquoise and silver. Award winning, Nathan Lovato, maker. Finest workmanship, c. 1990s
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Santa Domingo Canteen, Anthony Lovato232gSanta Domingo Canteen, Anthony Lovato
March in Montana
Santa Domingo Silver and Turquoise Canteen, 11" x 7", Fine conchos on elk hide band, Made by Anthony Lovato
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
1801 Jefferson Peace Medal, Trade bead232h1801 Jefferson Peace Medal, Trade bead
March in Montana
1801 Jefferson Peace Medal, Trade bead and hair pipe necklace, Shows wear
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
German Silver Roach Spreader, c. 1880-1890232iGerman Silver Roach Spreader, c. 1880-1890
March in Montana
German Silver Roach Spreader, 7 ½” long, 2 ¼” wide, Native engraved, c. 1880-1890, RARE!
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Concho Belt, Shell and Overlaid Design233Concho Belt, Shell and Overlaid Design
March in Montana
Classic Shell and Overlaid Design Concho Belt, Five conchos, one belt buckle, Six butterflies, all show snake design and intricate inlay and overlay o
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Concho Belt, Shell and Overlaid Design234Concho Belt, Shell and Overlaid Design
March in Montana
Classic Shell and Overlaid Design Concho Belt, 43" long, Six conchos and one buckle are 3" x 2 7/8”, Seven butterflies are 2 3/8” x 1 5/8&...
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Concho Belt, Sterling and Turquoise235Concho Belt, Sterling and Turquoise
March in Montana
Concho Belt, 48" long black belt, Kingman turquoise sterling silver buckle, six conchos and seven butterflies, Conchos are 2 ¾” x 3" ...
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Donald Gordon McCauley, Two Watercolors236Donald Gordon McCauley, Two Watercolors
March in Montana
Donald Gordon McCauley, Two Watercolors. (1) Two Opinions, 23 ½” x 14 ¼”, signed CR. (2) One Man's Monument, 10" x 14", si...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Frank Hagel, Watercolor237Frank Hagel, Watercolor
March in Montana
Frank Hagel (b. 1933) Sign Talk, 9 ½” x 13" watercolor, signed LR, dated 1987
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Frank Hagel, Watercolor238Frank Hagel, Watercolor
March in Montana
Frank Hagel (b. 1933) Whiskey Trader, 9 ½” x 7" oval and 3 ½” x 12" watercolor, signed LL
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Ace Powell, Two Mixed Medium Paintings239Ace Powell, Two Mixed Medium Paintings
March in Montana
Ace Powell (1912-1978) Two Mixed Medium Paintings, 16" x 12", both signed LR. (1) Striped Wolf, Piegan. (2) Indian Portrait.
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Tom Sander, Oil on Board240Tom Sander, Oil on Board
March in Montana
Tom Sander (b. 1938) Deer, 12" x 16" oil on board, Unsigned
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Leonard Lopp, Oil on Canvas241Leonard Lopp, Oil on Canvas
March in Montana
Leonard Lopp (1888-1947) Sheep Herder, 19 ½” x 30" oil on canvas, signed LR
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Robert Morgan, Oil on Board242Robert Morgan, Oil on Board
March in Montana
Robert Morgan (b. 1929) NWR, The Sentinals, 11" x 14" oil on board, signed LR
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to wilsonplum.. for 3,900.00
William Reese, Oil on Board243William Reese, Oil on Board
March in Montana
William Reese (b. 1938) Wrapping the Braids, 12" x 12" oil on board, signed LL, dated 1979
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
Marjorie Reed, Oil on Board244Marjorie Reed, Oil on Board
March in Montana
Marjorie Reed (1915-1997) Little Ones of Navajo Land, 5" x 7" oil on board, signed LR
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Marjorie Reed, Oil on Board245Marjorie Reed, Oil on Board
March in Montana
Marjorie Reed (1915-1997) Army Escort for the Night Stage, 5" x 7" oil on board, signed LR
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Gene Speck, Oil on Board246Gene Speck, Oil on Board
March in Montana
Gene Speck (b. 1937) High Country, 8 ½” x 11 ½” oil on board, signed LL
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
John Encinias, Oil on Canvas247John Encinias, Oil on Canvas
March in Montana
John Encinias (b. 1949) Clear Creek, 16" x 24" oil on canvas, signed LL
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to rich9613 for 360.00
R. Amundsen and Robert Neaves, Oils on Canvas248R. Amundsen and Robert Neaves, Oils on Canvas
March in Montana
Two Oils on Canvas. (1) R. Amundsen (b. 1928) The Landlords, 12" x 18", signed LR. (2) Robert Neaves (20th/21st century) Montana, Girds ...
Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to wilsonplum.. for 1,200.00
Tom Browning, Oil on Board249Tom Browning, Oil on Board
March in Montana
Tom Browning (b. 1949) Autumn Harvest, 10 ½” x 13 ½” oil on board, signed LL
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
George Wise, Oil on Board250George Wise, Oil on Board
March in Montana
George Wise, Chief, 6" x 12" oil on board, signed LR, dated 1988 on verso
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
251: Edward Borein, Etching251251: Edward Borein, Etching
March in Montana
Edward Borein (1872-1945) Headin' A Steer, No. 2, Galvin #119, 7 3/4" x 11 3/4" etching, signed LR, Paper is slightly toned from age b...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
252: Carl Rungius, Etching252252: Carl Rungius, Etching
March in Montana
Carl Rungius (1869-1959) Answer from the Barren, 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" etching, signed LR
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,000.00
253: Nick Eggenhofer, Pen and Ink Drawing253253: Nick Eggenhofer, Pen and Ink Drawing
March in Montana
Nick Eggenhofer (1897-1985) CAA, Making an Arrest, 8" x 17" pen and ink drawing, signed LL
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00