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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Indian Bracelet, Overlaid designs210cIndian Bracelet, Overlaid designs
March in Montana
Indian Bracelet, 1 ½” wide, Overlaid designs, New condition, Marked “R. MER”
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Navajo Sterling Concho Belt210dNavajo Sterling Concho Belt
March in Montana
Navajo Sterling Concho Belt, 46" long, Seven conchos, Six butterflies, One buckle, Mid 20th century, Fine condition.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Four Pieces Inlaid Shell Jewelry, Pueblo Tribes210eFour Pieces Inlaid Shell Jewelry, Pueblo Tribes
March in Montana
Four Inlaid Shell Pieces of Jewelry, Pueblo Tribes, Two pendants, Largest is 3 ¼”, One pair of earrings, Fine condition
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Three Pueblo Indian Made Necklaces210fThree Pueblo Indian Made Necklaces
March in Montana
Three Pueblo Indian Made Necklaces, Largest is 14" long, Made of silver, turquoise, shell and other stones, One necklace marked “NL” with penda...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Navajo Child's Blanket, Evelyn Yazzie210gNavajo Child's Blanket, Evelyn Yazzie
March in Montana
Navajo Child's Blanket, 40" x 29", Worked in churro wool, Woven by Evelyn Yazzie, Late 20th century
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Navajo Weaving, Ganado Area210hNavajo Weaving, Ganado Area
March in Montana
Navajo Weaving. Ganado Area, 35" x 57", Finely woven, "HTP 95 MLB" woven into rug, Late 20th century
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to gearthgems.. for 960.00
Navajo Chief's Blanket, 2nd Phase, Lillie Joe210iNavajo Chief's Blanket, 2nd Phase, Lillie Joe
March in Montana
Navajo Chief's Blanket, Ganado Area, Second Phase, 92" x 64", Woven by Lillie Joe, Late 20th century
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Navajo Weaving, Ganado Area210jNavajo Weaving, Ganado Area
March in Montana
Navajo Weaving. Ganado Area, 52" x 37", Storm pattern motif, Woven by March Tsosie, Late 20th century
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Navajo Weaving, Pictorial Designs, c. 1930s210kNavajo Weaving, Pictorial Designs, c. 1930s
March in Montana
Navajo Weaving, 52 ½” x 59", Fabulous pictorial designs. Arrows, stars, crosses, plants and one animal in corner, c. 1930s
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to gcgc46685 for 2,280.00
Navajo Weaving, Eye Dazzler Elements, c. 1930s210lNavajo Weaving, Eye Dazzler Elements, c. 1930s
March in Montana
Navajo Weaving, 57" x 93 ½”, Eye dazzler design, Unique purple and yellow outlines, c. 1930s, Excellent condition
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,750.00
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