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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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Aventurine Carved Necklace Perfume Scent Bottle352 - Aventurine Carved Necklace Perfume Scent Bottle
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Nice piece. Carved from Aventurine.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Mignon Faget Louisana Sterling Silver Napkin Ring353 - Mignon Faget Louisana Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
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Very nice high end napkin ring. Made by Mignon Faget of New Orleans. Hand hammered silver. 30.85 grams.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Yellowstone Whiskey Burrows Dillon Montana Ashtray354 - Yellowstone Whiskey Burrows Dillon Montana Ashtray
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Superbly rare piece of Montana advertising. The only one we have ever seen. Yellowstone Whiskey, LA Burrows & Co Dillon Montana Distributors. 3....
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Antique Hand Carved Miniature Portrait355 - Antique Hand Carved Miniature Portrait
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Very nice piece. Finely carved. 2.25" by 3.5" in frame.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Lucerne Marine Diver Mens Watch356 - Lucerne Marine Diver Mens Watch
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Very nice dive watch. Winds and runs, not tested over a long period of time.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Lucerne Marine Diver Mens Watch357 - Lucerne Marine Diver Mens Watch
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Very nice dive watch. Winds and runs, not tested over a long period of time.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Art Deco Tanker Waltham Premier Mens Watch358 - Art Deco Tanker Waltham Premier Mens Watch
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Nice old watch. In need of a service and cleaning.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Focal De Luxe Swiss Movement Mens Watch359 - Focal De Luxe Swiss Movement Mens Watch
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Nice old watch. Runs, not tested over an extended period of time.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Pair of Tahitian Gold Color Pearl Bracelets360 - Pair of Tahitian Gold Color Pearl Bracelets
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Nice pair of Tahitian Gold Pearl Bracelets. Strung on elastic cord so they will be able to accommodate a larger wrist.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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14k White Gold Diamond DC Shoes Skateboarding Ring361 - 14k White Gold Diamond DC Shoes Skateboarding Ring
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This ring is presented to DC Shoes athletes after 5 years on the team. Made from 14k White gold and set with diamonds. Size 6. Weight is 11.2 grams.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings362 - Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
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Very nice large group of napkin rings. All of them are sterling silver. Total weight is 219.16 grams.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Collection of Antique Salt and Pepper Shakers363 - Collection of Antique Salt and Pepper Shakers
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Nice grouping. Including a pair of nodder shakers.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver Ring364 - Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver Ring
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Marked as shown. Sterling Silver. Size 7.5.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Navajo Sterling Silver Green Turquoise Ring365 - Navajo Sterling Silver Green Turquoise Ring
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Very nice ring. Green turquoise center stone. Size 8.5.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Lot of Bing O Gauge Caboose Train Toys366 - Lot of Bing O Gauge Caboose Train Toys
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Very nice grouping. Several Scarce Variants. Hard to find material.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Pendleton Woolen Mills Zipper Clutch Bag Purse367 - Pendleton Woolen Mills Zipper Clutch Bag Purse
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Nice bag. Made by Pendleton.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Antique Photo Album California Salt Lake City Utah368 - Antique Photo Album California Salt Lake City Utah
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Wonderful early album. Superb images. California, Washington and Salt Lake City Utah, including Mormon temples and locales.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Antique Persian Ottoman Dovetailed Copper Pot369 - Antique Persian Ottoman Dovetailed Copper Pot
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7" tall, 9.5" diameter.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Antique Persian Ottoman Bronze Brass Cooking Pot370 - Antique Persian Ottoman Bronze Brass Cooking Pot
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Nice early handled pot. 9.5" tall, 8.25" diameter.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Ron Fisher Wood Mallard Duck Decoy371 - Ron Fisher Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
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Nice decoy. Signed as shown. 14" long.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Bluebill Wood Duck Decoy372 - Antique Bluebill Wood Duck Decoy
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Nice old decoy in original paint. Gunning as shown. 13" long.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Hollow Wood Mallard Duck Decoy373 - Antique Hollow Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
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Nice old decoy in original paint. Found at Two Buttes Reservoir Colorado. 13.25" long.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Indian Wide Ruins Rug374 - Navajo Indian Wide Ruins Rug
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Nice little rug. 13.25" by 18.75".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1940's Kalispell Montana Granier Baseball Team375 - 1940's Kalispell Montana Granier Baseball Team
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Jersey Nice old jersey. No tags.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1950s King Louie Bowling Shirt Kalispell Montana376 - 1950s King Louie Bowling Shirt Kalispell Montana
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Very nice embroidered bowling shirt. Benny's Stockman Bar and Lounge Kalispell Montana. 1940-50's.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Vintage Jonsered Chainsaws K Products Patch Hat377 - Vintage Jonsered Chainsaws K Products Patch Hat
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Nice old hat. Padding needs replacement.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Levis 78706-0214 Denim Jean Jacket Large378 - Vintage Levis 78706-0214 Denim Jean Jacket Large
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Size is large. Orange tab.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pair of Military Award Plaques379 - Pair of Military Award Plaques
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Very nice pair of plaques. One is Middle eastern, the other is US Atlantic Fleet Dash Training Unit Dam Neck Virginia.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Middle Eastern Engraved Plates Bronze Brass380 - Middle Eastern Engraved Plates Bronze Brass
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13.5" and 13.75" respectively.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Hudsons Bay Company Wool Jacket Coat381 - Hudsons Bay Company Wool Jacket Coat
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Wool, made in Canada. Coyote Fur Hood.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Highlander Beer Missoula Montana Nipper Bottle382 - Highlander Beer Missoula Montana Nipper Bottle
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Nipper or Scotty Size. Scarce.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Kessler Beer Helena Montana Nipper Bottle383 - Kessler Beer Helena Montana Nipper Bottle
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Rare Nipper Size.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sterling Silver Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Earrings384 - Sterling Silver Turquoise Lapis Lazuli Earrings
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Very nice pair of earrings.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Nude Big Sur California385 - Frederick Kress Painting Nude Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 16" by 19 7/8". Circa 1910-1920. #449. Painted in Big Sur. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Carl V...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California386 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 14" by 17". Circa 1912. #136. Painted in Big Sur. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Carl Victor Kre...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California387 - Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16". Circa 1948. #293. Painted in the Desolation Wilderness. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of arti...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Gnarled Tree California388 - Frederick Kress Painting Gnarled Tree California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Circa 1950. #292. Painted in the High Sierras of California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the so...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California389 - Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Circa 1940s. #295. Painted in the High Sierras of California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the s...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California390 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Circa 1940-1950. #296. Painted at Angora Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Mt Lassen California391 - Frederick Kress Painting Mt Lassen California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Date Unknown. #374. Painted in Mt Lassen Volcanic National Park. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, th...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California392 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas on board. 8.5" by 10.5" framed. Circa 1919. #165. Painted in Big Sur. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of art...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Marin California393 - Frederick Kress Painting Marin California
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Oil on canvas on board. 7.5" by 9.5" framed. Circa 1920s. #161. Painted in Marin California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the s...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Marin California394 - Frederick Kress Painting Marin California
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Oil on board. 8.25" by 11" framed. Circa 1910-1920. #187. Painted in Marin California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Cypress Tree California395 - Frederick Kress Painting Cypress Tree California
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Oil on canvas. 12 1/4" by 16 1/2". Circa 1955. #240. Painted along the California Coast. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son o...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California396 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 11 3/4" by 16 1/4". Circa 1940-1950. #320. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California397 - Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 9/16". Circa 1940s. #403. Painted in High Sierras of California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Castle Crags California398 - Frederick Kress Painting Castle Crags California
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Oil on canvas. 11 3/4" by 16 1/4". Circa 1926. #381. Painted in Castle Crags State Park California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Lily Lake California399 - Frederick Kress Painting Lily Lake California
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Oil on canvas. 11 3/4" by 16 3/8". Circa 1940s. #342. Painted in Lily Lake Cathedral Mountain California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California400 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 11 3/4" by 16 1/4". Circa 1940s. #257. Painted at Angora Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California401 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/2". Circa 1910-1920. #72. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of art...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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