Montana Frontier History Auction

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Welcome to the Montana Frontier History Auction. Our two-day sale features a vast assortment of items.
Day 1: Cowboy Spurs, Bits, Indian Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry, Navajo Rugs, Indian Artifacts, Chinese and Asian Objects, Tokens, Coins, Montana Photography and Historical Items, Band Signed Photos and Backstage Passes, Flags, Books, Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, and so much more.
Also included in Day 1 is a large selection of artworks from the Estate of Frederick Kress a notable California Artist.

Other featured artists include: Ace Powell, Bob Scriver, Taylor Lynde, Dave Powell, Tom Saubert, Les Peters, and Ralph Earl Decamp. A highlight of our art portion is the addition of an original Rembrandt etching of Jan Lutma.

Other lots of note include two industry award medals, given to Colorado Territory Gunsmith FW Freund for his accomplishments.

Day 2: Our Military and Firearm Day. Including a 7th Cavalry Montana Campaign Hat, a Signal Corps Messenger Pigeon Cage, Collection of Vietnam War Theater Made Patches, and many more unique and historical items.
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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RH Mckay Missoula Montana University Building901 - RH Mckay Missoula Montana University Building
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Nice photo. 12.5" by 14.5". Rollin H. McKay was a Missoula, Montana, photographer during the first half of the twentieth century. His exte...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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RH Mckay Missoula Montana School Photo902 - RH Mckay Missoula Montana School Photo
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Nice photo. 11" by 15". Rollin H. McKay was a Missoula, Montana, photographer during the first half of the twentieth century. His extensiv...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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RH Mckay Missoula Montana Mercantile Photo903 - RH Mckay Missoula Montana Mercantile Photo
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Nice photo. 11" by 15". Rollin H. McKay was a Missoula, Montana, photographer during the first half of the twentieth century. His extensiv...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Eric Renk Watercolor Elk Painting Canada904 - Eric Renk Watercolor Elk Painting Canada
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Watercolor on paper. Artist is Eric Renk. Title is "Just Passin By". Canadian Wildlife Artist. 17.75" by 24.25" framed.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique RA Green Oil On Canvas Painting905 - Antique RA Green Oil On Canvas Painting
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Signed as shown. Nice old pastoral painting. 21" by 33.5" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Dutch Pastoral Painting on Board906 - Antique Dutch Pastoral Painting on Board
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Unsigned. Nice old painting. 16.25" by 22.25" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Pullman Railroad Pin Board907 - Antique Pullman Railroad Pin Board
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Nice old piece. As found in cars to post announcements. 14.75" by 29.5". Scarce.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Eric Renk Oil Painting Canada Wolf Burnt Forest908 - Eric Renk Oil Painting Canada Wolf Burnt Forest
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Oil on Canvas. Title is "Black Watch". 26.25" by 37".
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Rare Booker T Washington Cigar909 - Rare Booker T Washington Cigar
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Very rare cigar. Booker T Washington did not approve of tobacco use and his image was used to market these cigars. He sued the company and won, and mo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Pre Pearl Harbor WW2 Press Bulletin Letter910 - Pre Pearl Harbor WW2 Press Bulletin Letter
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Interesting restricted press letter. Stating the growing resentment from the Japanese, and the issuing of the Ultimatum for the US to leave Asian cont
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Horseshoes911 - Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Horseshoes
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Very nice pair. Scarce.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Ingraham Horse Clock912 - Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Ingraham Horse Clock
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Very nice clock. 6.75" tall, 16" long.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Cowboy Boot913 - Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Cowboy Boot
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Sticker on the base says Champion Products. 7.5" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Squirrel Nutcracker914 - Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Squirrel Nutcracker
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Very rare and unusual. Moving the tail brings the hands up to crack the nut. Made by Champion Products. 7" tall, 8.5" long.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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JB Hirsch Pheasant Bookends915 - JB Hirsch Pheasant Bookends
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Very nice pair of bookends. Quite Rare. No damage. 10" long, 6.5" tall.
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (775.00 + 193.75BP) = 968.75
 
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Royal Biltmore 7 3/8 Fedora Hat916 - Royal Biltmore 7 3/8 Fedora Hat
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Size 7 3/8. Very nice condition.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Pyrography Folding Wood Bookends Owls917 - Antique Pyrography Folding Wood Bookends Owls
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6.5" tall, 6" wide. Given as a Christmas Gift originally as shown on the bottom.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pair of Vogue Picture Records918 - Pair of Vogue Picture Records
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Nice pair of records. Time will Tell and My Adobe Hacienda.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Eric Renk Watercolor Deer Painting Canada919 - Eric Renk Watercolor Deer Painting Canada
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Watercolor on paper. Artist is Eric Renk. Title is "There's a Truck Comin". Canadian Wildlife Artist. 18.25" by 24.75" framed.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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William Daychild Indian Artist Watercolor Painting920 - William Daychild Indian Artist Watercolor Painting
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17" by 26" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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New Orleans Louisiana Folk Art Painting921 - New Orleans Louisiana Folk Art Painting
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Signed as shown. 15" by 19" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Elmore Indian Oil Painting on Board922 - Elmore Indian Oil Painting on Board
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Oil on board. Signed as shown. 20" by 24" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Southern Folk Art Painting on Board923 - Southern Folk Art Painting on Board
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Signed Gladys Judson. 18" by 22" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery Painting on Board924 - Santa Clara Pueblo Pottery Painting on Board
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18.25" by 21.25" framed.
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Man on Road Racing Bicycle Watercolor Painting925 - Man on Road Racing Bicycle Watercolor Painting
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17.5" by 21.5" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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C.M. Hunt Cowboy Oil on Canvas Painting926 - C.M. Hunt Cowboy Oil on Canvas Painting
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Title is "In the Money". Artist is CM Hunt. 23.75" by 29.75" framed.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Eric Renk Oil Painting Canada Screaming Eagle927 - Eric Renk Oil Painting Canada Screaming Eagle
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Oil on Canvas. 21.75" by 37.75".
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Folk Art Embroidery Picture New York City928 - Folk Art Embroidery Picture New York City
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Showing a Steamer from France entering NYC Harbor. Signed LKK. Unsure as to artist. Very well done. 16" by 37.5".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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He Who Soars Among Eagles Indian Painting929 - He Who Soars Among Eagles Indian Painting
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Artist is Rowley. Huge painting, 39.5" by 51.25" framed, requires carrier, cannot be shipped in the mail.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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James Bunnell Serigraph Print Fishermen California930 - James Bunnell Serigraph Print Fishermen California
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Very nice large Serigraph. 1950's. 19.5" by 42.5" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Maija Watercolor Painting Cowboy Gunslinger931 - Maija Watercolor Painting Cowboy Gunslinger
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28" by 32" framed. Artist is Maija of Colorado.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Bev Doolittle Prayer for the Wild Things932 - Bev Doolittle Prayer for the Wild Things
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Signed and numbered. No COA. 24" by 31.5".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Jenny Robinson Oil on Canvas Painting933 - Jenny Robinson Oil on Canvas Painting
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Title is "Looking for Trouble". Artist is Jenny Robinson of Colorado. 18" by 24".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Jenny Robinson Oil on Board Painting934 - Jenny Robinson Oil on Board Painting
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Title is "Cows and Cottonwoods". Artist is Jenny Robinson of Colorado. 15.75" by 18.5" framed.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Bob Scriver Rex's Gopher Bronze Montana935 - Bob Scriver Rex's Gopher Bronze Montana
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Nice bronze. 173/250. Portrays Rex's Gopher. Done by Bob Scriver. Measures 4.75" tall. Robert "Bob" Macfie Scriver (1914–19...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Jack Putnam Big Horn Sheep Bronze936 - Jack Putnam Big Horn Sheep Bronze
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3.25" tall, 2.5" by 4.25" on wood base. Artist is Jack Putnam. Jack Putnam has worked with the Denver Museum of Natural History for 2...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Gary Shoop Deer Crossing Log Bronze937 - Gary Shoop Deer Crossing Log Bronze
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Title is Deer Crossing Log. Artist is Gary Shoop. 7.25" tall, 7" long on base. Gary Shoop (20th century) was active/lived in Wyoming. Gary...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Pamela Harr Mother with Lamb Sheep Bronze938 - Pamela Harr Mother with Lamb Sheep Bronze
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Presented and made for the Society of Australian Shepherds and Sheepdogs. 3.5" tall, 4.5" long on base. Pamela Harr (20/21st century) is a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Indian Warrior Oil on Canvas Painting939 - Indian Warrior Oil on Canvas Painting
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Unsigned. 18.5" by 22.5" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Indian Warrior Oil on Canvas Painting940 - Indian Warrior Oil on Canvas Painting
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Unsigned. 17.25" by 21" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Grace McCrory Hall Williams Lady in Buggy941 - Grace McCrory Hall Williams Lady in Buggy
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16" by 20" unframed. Grace McCrory Hall Williams (1909 - 2001) was active/lived in Texas. Grace Williams is known for Baptismal pastoral, ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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R. Kelley Indian Maiden Oil on Canvas Painting942 - R. Kelley Indian Maiden Oil on Canvas Painting
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Signed R. Kelley. 18.75" by 22.75".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Indian Warrior Oil on Canvas Painting943 - Indian Warrior Oil on Canvas Painting
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18" by 24" unframed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Ace Powell Engraving Indian Teepees944 - Ace Powell Engraving Indian Teepees
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13" by 14.75" framed. Asa Lynn "Ace" Powell (April 3, 1912 – January 25, 1978) was an American painter, sculptor, and etch...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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JoAnne Bird Sioux Indian Painting945 - JoAnne Bird Sioux Indian Painting
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Mixed Media Original. 16" by 20". Born in Oakland, California, JoAnne Bird was raised in northeastern South Dakota by her grandmother, who...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Harry L. Lopp Glacier Park Montana Oil on Canvas946 - Harry L. Lopp Glacier Park Montana Oil on Canvas
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20.75" by 25" framed. Leonard Lopp (May 1, 1888 - December 3, 1974) was an American painter and muralist of the Pacific Northwest. He exhi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Ron Bailey Engraving Indian Teepees Montana947 - Ron Bailey Engraving Indian Teepees Montana
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8" by 10.5". Ron Bailey (1943 - 1984) was active/lived in Montana, Maryland. Ron Bailey is known for Indian, landscape and wildlife painti...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Ace Powell Engraving Homestead948 - Ace Powell Engraving Homestead
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9" by 10.5". Title is Feeding Time. Asa Lynn "Ace" Powell (April 3, 1912 – January 25, 1978) was an American painter, scul...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Ron Bailey Engraving Winter Cabin Montana949 - Ron Bailey Engraving Winter Cabin Montana
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8" by 10.5". Ron Bailey (1943 - 1984) was active/lived in Montana, Maryland. Ron Bailey is known for Indian, landscape and wildlife painti...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Anna Dwyer Cowboy on Horseback Bronze Montana950 - Anna Dwyer Cowboy on Horseback Bronze Montana
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10.75" tall. Artist is Anna Dwyer. Anna Dwyer (20th century) was active/lived in Montana. Anna Dwyer is known for Horses, children, sculptor.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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