Montana Summer Discovery Auction

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Welcome to the Montana Discovery Auction. Our two-day sale features an array of eclectic collectibles, a first portion of Dale Dye’s personal estate including exotic handmade bows. Fine artwork from John Louis Clarke, Betty Bierne Pierson, Taylor Lynde, fishing equipment, Indian artifacts, vintage clothing, firearms, military collectibles and historic memorabilia. Military featured items include Pilot’s Universal Geneve Dato-Compax Chronograph watch, Bo Foster’s General’s uniforms used when flying Goring to Nuremberg, a proclamation forming the German Film Academy signed by Hitler and Goebbels.

Each day will begin at 9am MDT. We will sell lot by lot until everything is sold. Online only with simulcast.
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.
ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE.
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Vintage Aqualung Scuba Diving Knife101 - Vintage Aqualung Scuba Diving Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice knife in scabbard. Handle has been wrapped in yellow tape.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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National Forest America's Playground Ski Poster102 - National Forest America's Playground Ski Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare original poster on hard stock. Has a crease in the center as shown. 18" by 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Modern Chinchilla Fur Farming Borden Parker 1975103 - Modern Chinchilla Fur Farming Borden Parker 1975
Davis Brothers Auction
1975 first edition. Scarce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Jane Ellis Flocked Wallpaper Sample Book104 - Jane Ellis Flocked Wallpaper Sample Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice book of flocked wall paper. Volume 2.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Eisenhart Wallpaper Sample Book Mid Century105 - Eisenhart Wallpaper Sample Book Mid Century
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful book. Screen-printed wallpapers with matching fabric samples. All very mid century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Ventura Velour Vinyl Wallpaper Sample Book106 - Ventura Velour Vinyl Wallpaper Sample Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice book, many pages of flocked wallpaper.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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1992 US Olympics Poster Going for Gold.107 - 1992 US Olympics Poster Going for Gold.
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original poster. 18" by 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Harry Potter Philosophers Stone Movie Poster108 - Harry Potter Philosophers Stone Movie Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original theater poster. Scarce. 30" by 40".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Joan Van Zyle Exhibition Poster Signed109 - Joan Van Zyle Exhibition Poster Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 16" by 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Photo110 - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat image. Very indicative of the 1980's and early 1990's. 16" by 20".
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Original 1977 Star Wars Hildebrandt Movie Poster111 - Original 1977 Star Wars Hildebrandt Movie Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original poster. Hard to find. 20" by 27.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Star Wars Return of the Jedi Metal Trash Can112 - Star Wars Return of the Jedi Metal Trash Can
Davis Brothers Auction
1983. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Bernardaud Limoges Porcelain Covered Egg Dish113 - Bernardaud Limoges Porcelain Covered Egg Dish
Davis Brothers Auction
No chips or cracks. 7" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Caithness Acrobat Art Glass Paperweight Scotland114 - Caithness Acrobat Art Glass Paperweight Scotland
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Art Glass Paperweight Made in Montana115 - Art Glass Paperweight Made in Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on the side.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Gerold Porcelain Boy with Goats West Germany116 - Gerold Porcelain Boy with Goats West Germany
Davis Brothers Auction
No chips or cracks. 7.5" long, 6" tall.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Rosenthal Laughing Rabbit Porcelain Figurine117 - Rosenthal Laughing Rabbit Porcelain Figurine
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. No chips or cracks. 6.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Japanese Kinkozan Pottery Vase118 - Antique Japanese Kinkozan Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on the base. Signature translates to Kinkozan. Referencing the Kinkozan workshop, the foundation that Satsuma pottery was built upon. No chips
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Antique Art Deco Chinese Walter Nichols Rug119 - Antique Art Deco Chinese Walter Nichols Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice smaller size. Unusual pattern. 48" by ".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Very Fine Antique White Jade Chinese Robe Toggle120 - Very Fine Antique White Jade Chinese Robe Toggle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. White all the way through. Super high quality piece of white jade. Measures 2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Snow Goose121 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Snow Goose
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. 2.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Caribou122 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Caribou
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. 1.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Musk Ox123 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Musk Ox
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. 1.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus124 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. 1.75" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Polar Bears125 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Polar Bears
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. 1.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Eskimo Inuit Carved Whale126 - Eskimo Inuit Carved Whale
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Stand is fossil walrus. Tail on whale has been broken and repaired as shown. 3" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Eskimo Inuit Outrigger Canoe Cribbage Board127 - Eskimo Inuit Outrigger Canoe Cribbage Board
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. 19" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Framed Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Caribou Picture128 - Framed Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Caribou Picture
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat piece. All made from leather and fur. 12" by 12" framed.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Inuit Eskimo Carved Soapstone Walrus129 - Inuit Eskimo Carved Soapstone Walrus
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on the bottom as shown. 9" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Eskimo Inuit Soapstone Carving130 - Eskimo Inuit Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
6.5" long, 6" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Jessica Rice Mid Century Oil on Canvas Painting131 - Jessica Rice Mid Century Oil on Canvas Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful Mid Century Avante Garde oil on canvas work by Jessica Rice. 17.5" by 21" framed. Jessica Rice was born in Antwerp, Belgium, for...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Montana Indian Oil on Canvas Painting132 - Montana Indian Oil on Canvas Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely executed painting. Signed as shown. 22" by 26" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Pendleton Family Crest Plaque133 - Pendleton Family Crest Plaque
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted and carved family crest. 6.75" by 9.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Mid Century Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting134 - Mid Century Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old painting on canvas. Unsigned. 25" by 25" unframed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mid Century Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting135 - Mid Century Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed in the bottom right as shown. We were not able to find any info on the artist, but it is a very nice work. 9.5" by 36.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Mid Century Nude Woman Chalkware Bust136 - Mid Century Nude Woman Chalkware Bust
Davis Brothers Auction
Very unusual piece. Chalkware construction. Human face made up of many nude women. Signed as shown. 20" tall. 9.75" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Paul Mullally Venice Daydream Oil on Board137 - Paul Mullally Venice Daydream Oil on Board
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Exceptionally pretty. Artist is Paul Mullally. 15" by 17" framed. Based in Seattle, Washington, Paul Mullally became a re...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Kathryn Fehlig Montana Pastel on Paper138 - Kathryn Fehlig Montana Pastel on Paper
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful pastel on paper of a Winter Morning in Montana. 13" by 16" framed. Kathryn Fehlig has been drawing and painting since childhood....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Don Prechtel Montana Cowboy Watercolor Painting139 - Don Prechtel Montana Cowboy Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice watercolor. Signed on the right side as shown. 13" by 22" unframed. Don Prechtel is a professional working artist since 1968. He...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Newman Myrah Indian Gouache on Paper140 - Newman Myrah Indian Gouache on Paper
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Gouache painting on paper. Artist is Newman Myrah. 11" by 15" unframed. Newman Myrah (1921 - 2010) was active/lived in Oregon, S...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Newman Myrah Pen and Ink Cowboy Drawing141 - Newman Myrah Pen and Ink Cowboy Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice small size drawing on board. 6" by 8" unframed. Newman Myrah (1921 - 2010) was active/lived in Oregon, Saskatchewan. Newman Myrah is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Montana Blackfoot Indian Painted War Shield142 - Montana Blackfoot Indian Painted War Shield
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Darrell Norman, tag on back as shown. Red trade cloth trim. 18" diameter. Darrell has been an active artist for the past thirty years s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made War Bonnet143 - Montana Blackfoot Indian Made War Bonnet
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary war bonnet. Superb example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Parfleche Bag144 - Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Parfleche Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Darrell Norman, tag on back as shown. Trade cloth trim. Darrell has been an active artist for the past thirty years specializing in Blackfeet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Montana Elk Hide Painted Barbwire Wall Hanging145 - Montana Elk Hide Painted Barbwire Wall Hanging
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice painting on elk hide. Signed as shown. Frame is made from barbed wire. 11" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Montana Indian Woodblock Woodcut Print146 - Montana Indian Woodblock Woodcut Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. Signed and numbered as shown. 12" by 15" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Robert Bob Morgan Montana Indian Painting147 - Robert Bob Morgan Montana Indian Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is "One Bear of the Cheyenne". Also included is Bob Morgan's Book. 15" by 18" framed. Montana artist, Robert F. Morgan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Richard Sparky Moore Cowboy Pen and Ink Drawing148 - Richard Sparky Moore Cowboy Pen and Ink Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice illustration art by the famous Disney illustrator. 11" by 22" framed. Richard "Sparky" Moore was born in Philadelphia ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Richard Moore Disney Mickey's Christmas Carol149 - Richard Moore Disney Mickey's Christmas Carol
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice illustration art by the famous Disney illustrator. Original storyboard art for Disney's Mickey's Christmas Carol. Bottom notation ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Antique Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Rug150 - Antique Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. 29.25" by 31.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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