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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.
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California402 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16". Circa 1940-1950. #289. Painted in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of art...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California403 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 5/8". Circa 1956. #449. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1...
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California404 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16". Circa 1940-1950. #276. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California405 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Circa 1950. #242. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California406 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Circa 1950. #390. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1...
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Frederick Kress Painting California Coast Tree407 - Frederick Kress Painting California Coast Tree
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 3/8". Circa 1930s. #239. Painted along the California Coast. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of a...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California408 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 11 3/4" by 16 3/8". Circa 1950. #394. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. ...
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California409 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 9.5" by 11.75" framed. Circa 1950. #163. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Ja...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California410 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 6 5/16" by 8 5/8", 8" by 10" framed. Circa 1919. #98. Painted in . Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the so...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California411 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 6 5/16" by 8 7/16", 8.5" by 10.5" framed. Circa 1950s. #99. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Lily Lake California412 - Frederick Kress Painting Lily Lake California
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Oil on canvas. 11 3/4" by 16 1/4". Circa 1940s-1950s. #330. Painted in Lily Lake California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the s...
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California413 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 5.75" by 7.625". Circa 1919. #86. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California414 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 6" by 8". Circa 1919. #119. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Carl V...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California415 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 7.75" by 11.5". Circa 1919. #106. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Marin California416 - Frederick Kress Painting Marin California
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Oil on board. 6" by 8 3/8". Circa 1920s. #179. Painted in Marin California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Carl...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Pastel Drawing Big Sur California417 - Frederick Kress Pastel Drawing Big Sur California
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Pastel Drawing. 10" by 12.5". Circa 1919. #3. Drawn in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Carl ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Marin California418 - Frederick Kress Painting Marin California
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Oil on board. 8.5" by 11.25". Circa 1920s. #185. Painted in Marin California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Ca...
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Frederick Kress Painting Lady in Yellow California419 - Frederick Kress Painting Lady in Yellow California
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Oil on board. 8.5" by 11.25". Circa 1920s. #362. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Carl Victor Kress. Fred Kress s...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (2,050.00) = 2,050.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Lady in Yellow California420 - Frederick Kress Painting Lady in Yellow California
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Oil on board. 8.5" by 11.25". Circa 1920s. #363. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Carl Victor Kress. Fred Kress s...
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Frederick Kress Painting San Francisco California421 - Frederick Kress Painting San Francisco California
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Oil on board. 11 3/4" by 16 1/4". Circa 1920. #116. Painted in San Francisco California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son o...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California422 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 13.5" by 16.25". Circa 1910-1920. #145. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of a...
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Frederick Kress Painting Yosemite California423 - Frederick Kress Painting Yosemite California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Circa 1940s. #203. Painted in Yosemite Valley California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son o...
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California424 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Circa 1940s. #287. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California425 - Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Circa 1948. #396. Painted in the Desolation Wilderness. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of ...
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Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California426 - Frederick Kress Painting Sierra Tree California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/4". Circa 1940s. #294. Painted in High Sierras of California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son o...
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Frederick Kress Painting Carmel California427 - Frederick Kress Painting Carmel California
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Oil on canvas. 12 1/8" by 16 1/2", 17.5" by 22" framed. Circa 1955. #211. Painted in Carmel California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA o...
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California428 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 14.25" by 18.75". Circa 1919. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Carl...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California429 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16 1/2". Circa 1940s. #324. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Carmel California430 - Frederick Kress Painting Carmel California
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Oil on canvas. 12" by 16", 17.5" by 21.25" framed. Circa 1955. #423. Painted in Carmel California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California431 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 13.25" by 19.5". Circa 1940s. #411. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7,...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Marin California432 - Frederick Kress Painting Marin California
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Oil on canvas. 18" by 22". Circa 1920. Painted in Marin California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Carl Victor ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California433 - Frederick Kress Painting Lake Tahoe California
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Oil on canvas. 15.5" by 19.5". Circa 1950s. #267. Painted at Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Frederick Kress by Lyman Jennings California434 - Frederick Kress by Lyman Jennings California
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Oil on canvas. Artist is Lyman Jennings. Sitter is Frederick Kress. 18.25" by 22.25". Circa 1920. Born in San Francisco, CA on May 24, 187...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress California Artist Painting Box435 - Frederick Kress California Artist Painting Box
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Used by Frederick Kress over the course of the 1920's until his death to paint his wonderful California paintings. Includes, his pallet, varnish...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress California Artist Mock Frame436 - Frederick Kress California Artist Mock Frame
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Was used by Kress to Mock Frame all of his stretched canvases. Used from the 1920s until his death. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Marin California437 - Frederick Kress Painting Marin California
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Oil on canvas. 11.75" by 15.75". Circa 1920. #454. Painted in Marin California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Nude California438 - Frederick Kress Painting Nude California
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Oil on canvas. 11.75" by 15.75". Circa 1920. #143. Painted in California, probably Big Sur. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the so...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California439 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 9.5" by 13.25". Circa 1919. #487. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California440 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 8.5" by 11 5/8". Circa 1919. #87. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California441 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 11.75" by 16". Circa 1915. #50. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist Ca...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California442 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 11.75" by 16 7/8". Circa 1919. #81. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artis...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California443 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 9 3/8" by 16". Circa 1919. #150. Painted in Big Sur California. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of artist C...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting California444 - Frederick Kress Painting California
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Oil on canvas. 11 5/8" by 16". Circa 1917. #125. Portrait of his wife, painted in Kress's Home in San Francisco. Born in Pittsburgh, P...
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Frederick Kress Painting California445 - Frederick Kress Painting California
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Oil on canvas. 11.25" by 16". Circa 1915. #12. Painted in Kress's Home in San Francisco. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the s...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting California446 - Frederick Kress Painting California
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Oil on canvas. 18" by 23.5". Circa 1915. Painted in Kress's Home in San Francisco. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the son of ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California447 - Frederick Kress Painting Big Sur California
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Oil on canvas. 22" by 27". Circa 1915. #463. Painted in Big Sur California. Heavy crackling to the paint. In need of restoration. Born in ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Museum of Northern Arizona Hopi Show Poster 1982448 - Museum of Northern Arizona Hopi Show Poster 1982
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Nice original poster. 13" by 20.5".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Frederick Kress Painting California449 - Frederick Kress Painting California
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Oil on canvas. 16" by 19.75". Circa 1915. #63. Painted in Kress's Home in San Francisco. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the s...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Frederick Kress Painting California450 - Frederick Kress Painting California
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Oil on canvas. 14.75" by 19". Circa 1915. #64. Painted in Kress's Home in San Francisco. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on Jan. 7, 1888, the s...
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Gilmore Artist Proof Engraving Peregrine Falcon451 - Gilmore Artist Proof Engraving Peregrine Falcon
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10.5" by 15.25".
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