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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New York Abstract Impressionist Harbor Painting351 - New York Abstract Impressionist Harbor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsigned. Very well done. Label on back as shown. 13.5" by 19.75" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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French Aquatint Engraving352 - French Aquatint Engraving
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 16.75" by 20" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Katsushika Hokusai Fuji on New Year's Day353 - Katsushika Hokusai Fuji on New Year's Day
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. 13" by 16" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Ohara Koson Snow on Willow Bridge Print354 - Ohara Koson Snow on Willow Bridge Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 13.5" by 18.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Utagawa Hiroshige 1833 Driving Rain at Shono355 - Utagawa Hiroshige 1833 Driving Rain at Shono
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. 13.75" by 18.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Katsushika Hokusai Red Fuji Print356 - Katsushika Hokusai Red Fuji Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. 12.75" by 16.75" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Japanese Painting on Cloth Signed357 - Japanese Painting on Cloth Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old painting. Signed in the right corner as shown. 11.5" by 16.5" unframed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Yoshimoto Masao Woodblock Print358 - Yoshimoto Masao Woodblock Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. 14.5" by 18" unframed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Benjamin Charles Steele Montana Watercolor359 - Benjamin Charles Steele Montana Watercolor
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice watercolor on paper. 12" by 14" framed. Montana native Ben Steele worked as a ranch hand and a glazier before enlisting in the Army A...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Ray Mitchell Montana Pencil Drawing Grizzly Bear360 - Ray Mitchell Montana Pencil Drawing Grizzly Bear
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice drawing by artist Ray Mitchell. 13" by 14.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting361 - Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Double sided oil on board. Unframed 16" by 17.75". Unsigned Janis has been a working artist for forty years, both in the US and in Switzer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting362 - Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting
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Double sided oil on canvas. Unframed 18" by 24". Signed on back of stretcher bar. Janis has been a working artist for forty years, both in...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting363 - Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Oil on canvas. Unframed 18" by 24". Signed as shown. Janis has been a working artist for forty years, both in the US and in Switzerland. H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting364 - Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Oil on canvas. Unframed 20" by 24". Signed as shown. Janis has been a working artist for forty years, both in the US and in Switzerland. H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Cat Nap Engraving365 - Cat Nap Engraving
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 12" by 15" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Watercolor Painting Blue Bird Signed Newman366 - Watercolor Painting Blue Bird Signed Newman
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice painting. Signed Newman. 12" by 15" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Dan Allen Deegan Watercolor Painting367 - Dan Allen Deegan Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is Dan Allen Deegan of Seattle Washington. 14.5" by 19.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Indian Woman Gouache Painting368 - Navajo Indian Woman Gouache Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed Christy. 14.75" by 17.75" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Charcoal Drawing Nude Women in Jungle369 - Charcoal Drawing Nude Women in Jungle
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed Steffani 1949. 15.25" by 19.25" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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John George Mathieson Scottish Engraving370 - John George Mathieson Scottish Engraving
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice engraving. 15" by 19" framed. John George Mathieson (1918-1940) was active/lived in United Kingdom. John Mathieson is known for Lands...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Ludwig Hesshaimer Engraving371 - Ludwig Hesshaimer Engraving
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice engraving. 13" by 21" framed. Ludwig Hesshaimer (1872 - 1956) was active/lived in Austria, Brazil. Ludwig Hesshaimer is known for Pai...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Norman Millet Thomas Engraving of Wolf372 - Norman Millet Thomas Engraving of Wolf
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice engraving. Needs to be reset in the frame. 16.5" by 19.5" framed. Norman Millet Thomas was known for modernist animal and abstract fi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Washington Cabin Mountain Scene Painting373 - Antique Washington Cabin Mountain Scene Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 13" by 36" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Large Watercolor Painting of Mountains374 - Large Watercolor Painting of Mountains
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large painting. Signed as shown. 26" by 32.5" with matte.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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David Dragonfly Collagraph Running Horses375 - David Dragonfly Collagraph Running Horses
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. Title is Running Horses. 20" by 27" unframed. David Dragonfly (Born 1955) is active/lives in Montana. David Dragonfly is known...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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$465 Face Value Unused Stamp Sheets376 - $465 Face Value Unused Stamp Sheets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice collection of unused stamps. $465 face value.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Harvey Thomas Dunn Sketch and Related Material377 - Harvey Thomas Dunn Sketch and Related Material
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in relation to Harvey Thomas Dunn. Included is an image of the artist a well as a book that has a drawing in the front as shown. Dunn, H
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Group of Blank Stock Certificates378 - Group of Blank Stock Certificates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Most are blank, a few are finished as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Murano Art Glass Ashtray Latticinio379 - Vintage Murano Art Glass Ashtray Latticinio
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice small candy dish or ashtray. White and gold Latticinio Swirl. 7" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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White Swirl Art Glass Vase Mid Century380 - White Swirl Art Glass Vase Mid Century
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown artist. Very fine craftsmanship. 5.25" tall, 6" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Montana Liquor Company Butte Bottle Olive Green381 - Montana Liquor Company Butte Bottle Olive Green
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bottle. Has some abrasions on the back bottom as shown. 11.5" tall. Scarce.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Antique Butte Montana Miners Canary Cage382 - Antique Butte Montana Miners Canary Cage
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old canary cage. As taken into the mines to check for poisonous gas.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00 + 30.80BP) = 170.80
 
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Vintage Herters Pintail Widgeon Duck Call383 - Vintage Herters Pintail Widgeon Duck Call
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice call.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Highlander Beer Missoula Montana Nipper Bottle384 - Highlander Beer Missoula Montana Nipper Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nipper or Scotty Size. Scarce.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Lot of 11 Ammonite Fossils Jewelry Making385 - Lot of 11 Ammonite Fossils Jewelry Making
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of fossils.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Large Group of Drilled Turquoise Nuggets386 - Large Group of Drilled Turquoise Nuggets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot for stringing necklaces or making jewelry.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Large Group of Drilled Branch Coral Beads387 - Large Group of Drilled Branch Coral Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot for making jewelry.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Group of Drilled Lapis Lazuili Stones388 - Group of Drilled Lapis Lazuili Stones
Davis Brothers Auction
Perfect for jewelry making.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 11 Ammonite Fossils Jewelry Making389 - Lot of 11 Ammonite Fossils Jewelry Making
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of fossils.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Coleman 502 Sportster Camp Stove390 - Vintage Coleman 502 Sportster Camp Stove
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 1981 Dated.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Stanley Tools Pistol Grip Saw Set in Box391 - Stanley Tools Pistol Grip Saw Set in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Complete with box and manual.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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High Quality F Dick Sharpening Steel392 - High Quality F Dick Sharpening Steel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice steel. Made in Germany.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Kessler Beer Helena Montana Nipper Bottle393 - Kessler Beer Helena Montana Nipper Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare Nipper Size.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Antique Silvertone Master Portable Record Player394 - Antique Silvertone Master Portable Record Player
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Complete with reproducer. Scarce Color.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Model T Automobile Foot Warmer395 - Antique Model T Automobile Foot Warmer
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Carpeted for use in a vehicle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Singer Sewhandy Model 50 Childs Sewing Machine396 - Singer Sewhandy Model 50 Childs Sewing Machine
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Complete in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mid Century Brutalist Fiberglass Swag Pendant Lamp397 - Mid Century Brutalist Fiberglass Swag Pendant Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice chunky swag lamp. Ready to hang in your Mid Century Home.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Arts and Crafts Camark Arkansas Pottery Vase398 - Arts and Crafts Camark Arkansas Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Matte Tri Color Glaze. 5.75" tall. No chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Murine Eye Drops Store Display Sign399 - Murine Eye Drops Store Display Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old poster board sign. From a Montana Estate. Rare early piece. 19" by 24". Some wear from storage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Lot of Oil Cans Union 76 Quaker State Chevron400 - Lot of Oil Cans Union 76 Quaker State Chevron
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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