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Davis Brothers Auction
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Montana Frontier Trading Post
Montana Frontier Trading Post
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
2750 Palmer St
,
Missoula
,
Montana
,
59808
,
United States
Auction Details
We are delighted that you can join us for the Montana Frontier Trading Post Auction. This sale is spread across two days.
Day 1: The largest collection of Indian, Indigenous, and Cowboy Frontier Artifacts in North America. Featured items include Modern and Antique Indian Beadwork, Jewelry, Spurs, Bits, and other Historical Western Artifacts. Part 2 of Gene Wensel's, Brother's of the Bow Collection. Tanned Fur, Taxidermy, Indian trade goods, and other Ethnographic items from around the world. Also being sold is a large Railroad and Toy Train Collection.
Day 2: Our Military and More Extravaganza. We are continuing to sell the largest privately held Military collection in the world. An extension of Day 1 items begins the day, followed by Oriental Textiles, Artwork, Taxidermy, and finished with our monthly Military offering. For the Military Collector who has everything, we are proud to be offering an item you surely need in your collection, an Inert M40 Recoilless Rifle (one of only a small handful in private collections).
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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1097 -
WW2 Two Bird Pigeon Container PG-107/PB
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Rare piece. Hard to find.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 95.00
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1097 -
Lot of 6 Victor 3N US Govt Marked Coyote Traps
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Nice grouping. All have the correct kinkless chain, all traps are bottom marked US as shown.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 110.00
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1098 -
Scarce Eclipse Animal Trap
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Nice rare trap. Barn find condition with rust and pitting as shown. Cannot read pan without cleaning.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 210.00
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1098 -
WW2 Paratrooper Pigeons Vest PG-106/CB
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Very rare piece.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 150.00
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1099 -
Vietnam War US Army M1 Helmet Cover
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Deadstock
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 40.00
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1099 -
S. Newhouse No. 14 Wolf Coyote Trap w/ Teeth
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Nice old trap. Barn find condition. Would clean up very nicely.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 220.00
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1100 -
String of Antique Montana Sleigh Bells
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Very nice grouping of bells. One has damage as shown. Total of 19 bells.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 70.00
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1100 -
Group of British WW2 Belts
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Nice group of deadstock straps.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
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1101 -
Lot of 10x US Army Chamber Cleaning Brushes
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Deadstock
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
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1101 -
Mills Jackpot Poinsettia Slot Machine 5c
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Very nice machine. Original condition. Missing the coin viewing glass and the lock has been replaced as shown, all other parts are original an correct
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 750.00
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1102 -
Huge Antique Apple Butter Copper Cauldron
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Man behind the cauldron is 68" tall. Shown with him holding it for scale reference. Cauldron is 18" tall and 29" wide. Truly a stunni...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for 975.00
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1102 -
John Wayne She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Canteen
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Was used in the Movie She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. Was painted for the movie as shown. Rare.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 140.00
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1103 -
Vietnam War Practice Training Grenade
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Inert training grenade.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 55.00
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1103 -
Antique Butte Montana Tower Leg Irons Handcuffs
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Very nice set of old frontier western handcuffs. These are leg iron size. Appear to be made by tower with a single key bottom lock. No key present.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 100.00
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1104 -
Rare S Newhouse No 6 Oval Top Bear Trap Clamp
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Very rare piece. Oval top trap clamp for the #6 Newhouse Bear Trap.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 425.00
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1104 -
Group of Military Army Shoe Dressing Grease
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Nice lot.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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1105 -
Inert Dummy Cluster Bomb Grenade Vietnam
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Used to help train pilots using cluster bombs. Deadstock.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 55.00
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1105 -
Original US Forest Service Wood Shield Sign
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Very nice original sign. Yellow and brown painted. Hard to find, most on the market are copies, this is an original. 11.5" by 11.5".
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 190.00
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1106 -
National Wildlife Refuge Sign Montana
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Nice old sign. 13" by 15".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 70.00
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1106 -
M9A1 US Army Gas Mask
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Nice mask.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 55.00
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1107 -
Group of Deadstock WW2 Pack Board Pieces
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Nice group of deadstock pieces.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 10.00
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1107 -
National Wildlife Refuge Sign Montana
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Nice old sign. 13" by 15".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 140.00
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1108 -
Ace Powell Grizzly Bear Bronze
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Nice small size bronze. Very detailed. 3" tall 4" wide on base. Asa Lynn "Ace" Powell (April 3, 1912 – January 25, 1978) w...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 160.00
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1108 -
M1 Garand m14 Grease Bottles Deadstock
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Complete case. As found in the butt stock of rifles. 72 quantity.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 80.00
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1109 -
WW2 Jeep Harley Davidson Blackout Light
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Deadstock in original box.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 65.00
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1109 -
Original Butte Montana Open Mine Shaft Sign
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Very nice older sign. 7" by 10".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 122.00
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1110 -
Butte Montana Mine No Admittance Sign
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Very nice old sign. Was found with the prior lot. 6" by 14"
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 100.00
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1110 -
WW2 Set of Mortar Aiming Post Lights
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Never Used.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 35.00
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1111 -
Reproduction US Cavalry Officer's Saber Carrier
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Reproduction for Saddle.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 50.00
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1111 -
Eddy's Bread Missoula Montana Flange Sign
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Very nice original sign. Flange style, quite scarce. Appears to have never been used. 29" long, 14.5" wide. A true piece of Montana history.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 55.00
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1112 -
Federal Signal Fire Truck Siren Model 28
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Very nice piece. Untested.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 300.00
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1112 -
Pair of Vietnam Ammo Cartridge Pouches
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Nice pair of pouches.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
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1113 -
WW2 Jeep M50 Antenna Mount w/ Base and Sections
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Deadstock. Hard to find.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 80.00
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1113 -
Custom Made Wells Fargo Stagecoach Model
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Wonderful craftsmanship. Very highly detailed, made from wood.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 219.60
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1114 -
Northwest Coast Indian Totem Pole Haida
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Very nice piece. Signed as shown. 16" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 140.00
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1114 -
Medical Department US Navy Wool Blanket
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Nice old blanket.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 60.00
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1115 -
WW1 Doughboy US Army Helmet
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Nice example.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 130.00
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1115 -
Ace Powell Indian Woman Bronze
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Very nice bronze of a seated Indian Woman. 6.75" tall, 6.5" wide on base. Asa Lynn "Ace" Powell (April 3, 1912 – January 2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 850.00
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1116 -
Pair of Vintage Cowboy Scarves
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Nice pair of older cowboy accessories. Houndstooth wool scarf, and Indian pattern handkerchief.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
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1116 -
WW1 Doughboy US Army Helmet
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Nice example.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 75.00
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1117 -
Vietnam Flat Razor Entanglement Wire roll
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Full roll.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 35.00
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1117 -
Superb Antique Chinese Bullion Silk Rank Badges
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Wonderful early pair of rank badges. Blue background. Superb craftsmanship. Five Toe/Claw Dragon on the boarders. Truly stunning. 21" by 39&quo...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 80.00
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1118 -
Mary Schoenman Kentucky Deer in Snow Painting
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Very nice gouache on paper. Artist is Mary Schoenman of Kentucky. 20.5" by 26.75" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 50.00
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1118 -
Group of Military Blanks
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Nice lot of blanks.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 30.00
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1119 -
484 Rounds of 8mm Ball 7.92 Rifle Ammo
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Nice group of ammo. 484 rounds.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for 425.00
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1119 -
Hand Tinted Blackfoot Indian Montana Photo
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Subject is Fish Wolf Robe. Date is 1930. Photographer is Glacier Studio of Browning Montana. Wonderful and poignant hand tinted image. 8" by 10...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 45.00
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1120 -
Oil on Board Montana Indian Chief Painting
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Wonderful painting. Appears to be signed Hart/Hitt/Hirt. Cannot discern the signature. Superbly executed piece of artwork. 16" by 20" fram...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 100.00
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1120 -
Large Group of Military Pouches
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Nice grouping.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 25.00
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1121 -
WW1 US Cavalry Fence Post Stakes
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Nice pair.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 50.00
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1121 -
Watercolor Indian Painting The First American
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Signature appears to be M. Rinaldi. We were not able to determine the artist. Piece is superbly done in a 1930's period frame. 14" by 17&qu...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 134.20
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