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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361: Northern Plains Style Parfleche Knife Case361361: Northern Plains Style Parfleche Knife Case
March in Montana
Northern Plains Style Parfleche Knife Case, 15 1/2" long, fringed, Sky-blue beaded background with pictorial features, Includes a hand-made Bow...
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
362: Northern Plains Beaded Knife Case, Trade Knife362362: Northern Plains Beaded Knife Case, Trade Knife
March in Montana
Northern Plains Beaded Knife Case with Early Trade Knife, 11" long including fringe, Commercial saddle leather, Knife marked Farmwell and Compa...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00
363: Chippewa Washington Delegation Outfit363363: Chippewa Washington Delegation Outfit
March in Montana
Chippewa Washington Delegation Outfit, 20 1/2" long sleeve jacket, 32" leggings, 15" aprons, Made with early French velvet with milit...
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
364: Sioux War Shirt, Moccasins, Pipe Bag364364: Sioux War Shirt, Moccasins, Pipe Bag
March in Montana
Sioux Beaded War Shirt, Moccasins and Pipe Bag. All sinew sewn, Classic form, Excellent condition. (1) Beaded War Shirt, 32" long, 3" bead...
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for 17,000.00
365: Jim C. Norton, Oil on Canvas365365: Jim C. Norton, Oil on Canvas
March in Montana
Jim C. Norton (b. 1953) CAA, Fast Horses, 16" x 20" oil on canvas, signed LL, dated 1982 on verso
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
366: Frank McCarthy, Oil on Board366366: Frank McCarthy, Oil on Board
March in Montana
Frank McCarthy (1924-2002) In Pursuit, 11 1/4" x 11 1/2" oil on board, signed LR
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
367: Jim C. Norton, Oil on Board367367: Jim C. Norton, Oil on Board
March in Montana
Jim C. Norton (b. 1953) CAA, In the High Country, 18" x 24" oil on board, signed LL
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
368: Ray Swanson, Oil on Canvas368368: Ray Swanson, Oil on Canvas
March in Montana
Ray Swanson (1937-2004) CAA, Takin' No Shortcuts, 30" x 36" oil on canvas, signed LR
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for 16,000.00
369: Fred Fellows, Oil on Board369369: Fred Fellows, Oil on Board
March in Montana
Fred Fellows (b. 1934) CAA, Shadows of the Past, 30" x 15" oil on board, signed LL
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to rich9613 for 5,700.00
370: Joe Beeler, Oil on Canvas370370: Joe Beeler, Oil on Canvas
March in Montana
Joe Beeler (1931-2006) CAA, Cowboy, 12" x 9" oil on canvas, signed LR
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00