Montana Masterpieces

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In every auction, we share a little piece of Montana with you. For our Montana Masterpieces Auction, April 16th - 18th, we are extremely proud to offer you the best of Montana from artists and photographers to knife makers and more.

Day one starts on Friday, April 16, with an assortment of fine Chinese, Japanese and Asian antiques, western prints, famous bronzes and a museum-quality Montana beer collection.

On day two, April 17th, there will be an eclectic selection of paper money, fine jewelry, western art and part one of Gene Wensel's, Brothers of the Bow, hunting collection. This day also features a collection of Montana Masterpieces highlighting compositions by Joseph Henry Sharp, R.H. Mckay, Taylor Lynde, Ralph Earl DeCamp, Olaf Carl Seltzer, Harry L. Lopp, Rudy Ruana and many more.

Day three concludes on April 18th, with a large assortment of rare military artifacts featuring an original ship's wheel from the U.S.S Arizona. Also, there will be helmets, badges, clothing, pins, uniforms, reloading equipment, relics, firearms, knives and much more.
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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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Carved African Wood Animals Rhinos and Elephant151 - Carved African Wood Animals Rhinos and Elephant
Davis Brothers Auction
All bought at different roadside stands in zimbabwae, Native Ebony wood, bought by Gene in early 90s. Age is unknown, but assumed to be Mid 1980s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1984 Alaskan Moose Kill Arrow with Photo152 - 1984 Alaskan Moose Kill Arrow with Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Arrow used to kill Moose on the Moose John River in 1984 by Gene, 140 mile float. Moose horn spread w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Lot of 3 Robert Wiebe Deer Prints153 - Lot of 3 Robert Wiebe Deer Prints
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Antler drawings made from real deer, Mid 80s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Florida Diamondback Rattlesnake Skin154 - Florida Diamondback Rattlesnake Skin
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Florida Diamondback Rattlesnake. Very dry but can be loosened up with glycerin. Roughly 25 years old
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Original Dave Wade Pencil Drawing for Genes Book155 - Original Dave Wade Pencil Drawing for Genes Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). "Drawn for Gene’s first hardcover edition of his Hunting Rutting Whitetails book in 1984&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Dave Wade Whitetail Deer Print156 - Dave Wade Whitetail Deer Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Gift of artist 1980's.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Dave Wade Whitetail Deer Print157 - Dave Wade Whitetail Deer Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Number 201/750.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Turkana Kenyan Camel Fat Container158 - Turkana Kenyan Camel Fat Container
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Purchased by Gene on a Trip to Africa.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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African Tribal Male Fertility Dance Ornament159 - African Tribal Male Fertility Dance Ornament
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Gene told us that this piece was worn on the penis during ritual dances. Very similar to Koteka found
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Big Horn Sheep Bone Core Taken by Gene Wensel160 - Big Horn Sheep Bone Core Taken by Gene Wensel
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Given to Gene by a Friend, was planning on turning it into a belt buckle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Various Gene Wensel Used Arrowheads161 - Various Gene Wensel Used Arrowheads
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). All but two are Woodman Prototype designs, tested by gene before sold to the public. Nice assortment,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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African Leopard Tortoise Shell162 - African Leopard Tortoise Shell
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Gene picked up in Northern South Africa in 1988.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Zulu African Cocoon Dance Rattles163 - Zulu African Cocoon Dance Rattles
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Acquired by Gene on a Trip to Africa, in a remote village in Zimbabwe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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African Warthog Tusk Ostrich Egg Stand164 - African Warthog Tusk Ostrich Egg Stand
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Made from young warthog tusks. One tusk is loose, easily fixed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Gene Wensel Handmade Whitetail Deer Belt Buckle165 - Gene Wensel Handmade Whitetail Deer Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Made from the shed horns found by Gene.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Andrew Warrington Pencil Drawing of a Boar166 - Andrew Warrington Pencil Drawing of a Boar
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Early 2000s. 3.25" by 4.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Gene Wensel Print and Book Come November Signed167 - Gene Wensel Print and Book Come November Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Print by Steve Carlson, drawn for Gene to be used in a book he wrote "come November" in 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Antique Vermont Maple Syrup Bucket168 - Antique Vermont Maple Syrup Bucket
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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19th Century Stoneware Beer Bottle169 - 19th Century Stoneware Beer Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Once a King Always a King Bronze Lyle Schwabauer170 - Once a King Always a King Bronze Lyle Schwabauer
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Artist is Lyle Schwabauer of Helena Montana 13.5" by 14.5". This item has a reserve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Once A King Bronze Deer Horn Jim Rowe171 - Once A King Bronze Deer Horn Jim Rowe
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Serial number is #1 making it the first ever made. Paperwork included. Bronze of actual shed found in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Lyle Schwabauer Painted Bronze of Whitetail Deer172 - Lyle Schwabauer Painted Bronze of Whitetail Deer
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Number 2 of 25. 12" tall 25" long. Deer are based off of Shed Horns that Gene Found. This ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Hemingway Suicide Shotgun Handled Knife173 - Hemingway Suicide Shotgun Handled Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Knife was custom made by Jack Barrett of Augusta Georgia. Included with the knife is a hand written n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Whitetail Deer Antler Built by Gene174 - Whitetail Deer Antler Built by Gene
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Built from sheds Gene acquired while hunting. 18" by 26".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Tanned South African Python Skin175 - Tanned South African Python Skin
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). 12ft 9".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Predators of North America Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg176 - Predators of North America Scrimshaw Ostrich Egg
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Stand not included. Gene had this commissioned in the late 90's. Artist is Lori Ristinen of Wol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Scrimshaw Leopard Ostrich Egg177 - Scrimshaw Leopard Ostrich Egg
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Stand not included. Acquired in the 90's
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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South American Blowgun178 - South American Blowgun
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). 56.5" long. Complete with darts.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Turkana Kenyan Metal Shield and Spear179 - Turkana Kenyan Metal Shield and Spear
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Turkana tribe. Both pieces date from the 1920's
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Springbok African Antelope Rug180 - Springbok African Antelope Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Bought in Africa by Gene in the 1990s, 40" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Two Tone Rex Rabbit Fur Jacket Coat181 - Two Tone Rex Rabbit Fur Jacket Coat
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Made by Orvie Rose, made in late 70s-early 80s for Gene's Wife Donna. 19" armpit span, 31&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Silver Fox Fur Jacket Coat182 - Silver Fox Fur Jacket Coat
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Made by Orvie Rose, made in late 70s-early 80s, made for his wife Donna. 19" armpit span, 28&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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South Pacific Headhunter Bow and Poison Arrows183 - South Pacific Headhunter Bow and Poison Arrows
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Bow is 41" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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16th Century Qing Chinese Tibetan Recurve Bow184 - 16th Century Qing Chinese Tibetan Recurve Bow
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Chinese or Tibetan composite bow, wood, wrapped and painted. Has animal bone/antler. Shagreen (shark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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16th Century Qing Chinese Tibetan Recurve Bow185 - 16th Century Qing Chinese Tibetan Recurve Bow
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Chinese or Tibetan composite bow, wood, wrapped and painted. Has animal bone/antler. Shagreen (shark
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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John Brooks Custom Made Longbow for Gene186 - John Brooks Custom Made Longbow for Gene
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Made by John Brooks for Gene in the early mid 90s. 66lb 28inch. Ambidextrous.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Bow Made for Sasha Siemel by Ben Pearson187 - Bow Made for Sasha Siemel by Ben Pearson
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Made by Ben Pearson himself, given to Sasha Siemel. Sasha's wife Edith gave Gene the bow. Alexa...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Bow Made for Art Young Earl Ullrich Sasha Siemel188 - Bow Made for Art Young Earl Ullrich Sasha Siemel
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Yew Stave cut by Earl Ulrich, given to Art Young who passed it on to Sasha Siemel. The bow was acquir
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Photo of Sasha Siemel Leopard Kill with Bow189 - Photo of Sasha Siemel Leopard Kill with Bow
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Given to Gene by an acquaintance in the early 2000s. 24" by 28" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Reproduction of Sasha Siemel Photo190 - Reproduction of Sasha Siemel Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Photo reproduction, not original.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Reproduction of Sasha Siemel Photo191 - Reproduction of Sasha Siemel Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Photo reproduction, not original.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Reproduction of Sasha Siemel Photo192 - Reproduction of Sasha Siemel Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Photo reproduction, not original.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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18th Century Chinese Red Coral Thumb Ring193 - 18th Century Chinese Red Coral Thumb Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Wonderful old thumb ring. Made from natural red coral. Circa 18th century or earlier. Gene bought the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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19th Century Chinese Antler Thumb Ring194 - 19th Century Chinese Antler Thumb Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Wonderful old thumb ring. Made from antler. Circa 18th century or earlier. Gene bought these from Cha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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19th Century Chinese Porcelain Thumb Ring195 - 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Thumb Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Wonderful old thumb ring. Made from green glazed porcelain. Circa 18th century or earlier. Gene bough
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Eskimo Polar Bear Wedding Gift of Fred Bear196 - Eskimo Polar Bear Wedding Gift of Fred Bear
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Given to Gene by Fred Bear (Bear Archery). Gene met Fred in September of 1968 in a bar/restaurant in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Andrew Warrington Print of Jaguar197 - Andrew Warrington Print of Jaguar
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Signed, Labeled "To Gene, in memory of Sasha, Best Wishes - Andrew" Number 2/100. 18.25&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Andrew Warrington Print of Jaguar198 - Andrew Warrington Print of Jaguar
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). 15" by 21" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Andrew Warrington Print of Mountain Lion199 - Andrew Warrington Print of Mountain Lion
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). 21" by 25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00 + 14.30BP) = 79.30
 
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Photo of a Montana Mountain Lion in a Tree200 - Photo of a Montana Mountain Lion in a Tree
Davis Brothers Auction
Gene Wensel Collection (Brothers of the Bow). Taken by D. Irwin in the late 70s-early 80s. Photographer is deceased now. Photo was taken by treeing
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00 + 13.20BP) = 73.20
 
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