Silence of the Prairie

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Davis Brothers Auction is proud to present Day 2 of our landmark summer event, Silence of the Prairie-a sweeping exhibition of rare Western fine art, historic photography, and investment-grade artifacts drawn from private collections and long-held estates across America.

Featured Artists:

Olaf Wieghorst, William Penhallow Henderson, Les Thomas, George Phippen, Granville Redmond, William Seltzer Rice, David Mayer, William Standing, Raphael Lillywhite, Maynard Dixon, Maurice Braun, Loren Entz, Clark Hulings, Frederic Remington, Carl Von Hassler, Walt Gonske, John Bye, Hans Kleiber, David Mann, Bill Anton, Don Oelze, Edward Borein, Harold Von Schmidt, Charles Russell, John Nieto, Edgar Alwin Payne, Clyde Aspevig.

Auction Highlights:

Hyatt & Tankersley Alamosa Belt Handcuffs, historic Standing Rock Reservation photographs and archive, Native American Beadwork, Colonel AE Stewart Trophy Room Photos, Edward Curtis orotones and photogravures, African tribal antiques, Acoma Pueblo pottery and so many more hidden treasures.
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo276 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Delegates from Eight Sioux Reservations Meeting of Black Hills Treaty Association. Standing Rock Agency Fort Yates North Dakota March 10-11-12-13 1913
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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Union Pacific Railroad Brass Spittoon276 - Union Pacific Railroad Brass Spittoon
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10" diameter, 9" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Olympus OM-1n 35mm SLR Film Camera277 - Olympus OM-1n 35mm SLR Film Camera
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OM System F. Zukio Auto-S 1.8 50mm lens. In working order.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo277 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Standing Rock Mission and Portion of Camp. Taken September 5th 1908. 10" by 12". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Frank Bennett Fiske Block House Cabinet Photo278 - Frank Bennett Fiske Block House Cabinet Photo
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Block House Fort Yates. 10" by 12". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reservation Fort...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
 
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Cedar Trinket Box278 - Cedar Trinket Box
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4 3/4" by 3 3/4" by 2 1/2".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Vintage Tooled Leather Cowboy Wallet279 - Vintage Tooled Leather Cowboy Wallet
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Nicely tooled.
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Frank Bennett Fiske Milwaukee Railroad Photo279 - Frank Bennett Fiske Milwaukee Railroad Photo
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Milwaukee Railroad Bridge over Missouri River. 10" by 12". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standin...
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo280 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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4th July 1901 Canadians grabbing shawls, saddles. 11" by 14" Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Stand...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
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Traditional Russian Matryoshka Nesting Doll Set280 - Traditional Russian Matryoshka Nesting Doll Set
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Nice set.
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Pewter Unicorn On Amethyst Crystal281 - Pewter Unicorn On Amethyst Crystal
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3" by 2 1/2" by 1 7/8"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo281 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Dancing. 10" by 12" Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reservation Fort Yates North Dak...
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo282 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Congregational Mission taken during the big conference Sept 3-4-5-6 1908. 10" by 12" Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missio...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Pewter Castle On Amethyst Crystal282 - Pewter Castle On Amethyst Crystal
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2 1/2" by 2 1/2" by 2"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Pewter Dragon On Amethyst Crystal283 - Pewter Dragon On Amethyst Crystal
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2 3/4" by 2 1/2" by 2 3/8".
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo283 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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510 Tents in this camp, taken at conference Sept 3-4-5-6 1908. 10" by 12". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and P...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo284 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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A portion of the camp taken Sept 5th 1908. Standing Rock Agency in Distance. 10" by 12" Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Mis...
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Carved Tigers Eye Bear with Fish Fetish284 - Carved Tigers Eye Bear with Fish Fetish
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1 3/4" by 1 1/8" by 7/8"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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The Illustrious Life of William McKinley285 - The Illustrious Life of William McKinley
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Murat Halstead. 1901
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo285 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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A Sioux Indian Village Three Miles from Standing Rock. 10" by 12". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
 
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Collection of Molesworth Furniture Photos286 - Collection of Molesworth Furniture Photos
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Nice grouping. Largest is 8 1/2" by 11"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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The Life of Queen Victoria286 - The Life of Queen Victoria
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The Story of Her Reign. Charles Morris. 1901
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Typee A Romance Of The South Seas287 - Typee A Romance Of The South Seas
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Herman Melville. 1963
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George W Reed Indian Missionary Photo Collection287 - George W Reed Indian Missionary Photo Collection
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27 photos, 11 postcards, 18 negatives. Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reservation Fort Yates No
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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Standing Rock Indian Reservation Photo288 - Standing Rock Indian Reservation Photo
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10" by 12" Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reservation Fort Yates North Dakota.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Theodore Rex288 - Theodore Rex
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Edmund Morris 2001
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The Fur Trade of the American West 1807-1840289 - The Fur Trade of the American West 1807-1840
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David J. Wishart 1979
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Frank Bennett Fiske Shoots Holy Indian Photo289 - Frank Bennett Fiske Shoots Holy Indian Photo
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Shoots Holy Custer Battle Survivor. 8 1/2" by 14". Signed by Shoots Holy. Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pa...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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Standing Rock Indian Reservation Map290 - Standing Rock Indian Reservation Map
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Sioux County North Dakota, Corson County South Dakota. 22" by 32". R. Shane 1/44. Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionar...
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Nike CK0018-100 Jordan 6 Rings290 - Nike CK0018-100 Jordan 6 Rings
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Size 10.5. Used.
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Tony Lama 6283 Cowboy Boots291 - Tony Lama 6283 Cowboy Boots
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Size 7D
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Gathering Arrow Bush291 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Gathering Arrow Bush
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Ceremonial Ki Pima292 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Ceremonial Ki Pima
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Mondial Model 19x Starter Pistol292 - Mondial Model 19x Starter Pistol
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Untested. No international sales.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Picture Jasper Bear Fetish293 - Picture Jasper Bear Fetish
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2 3/4" by 1 1/2" by 7/8".
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Pima Granaries293 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Pima Granaries
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Pima Burial Grounds294 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Pima Burial Grounds
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Marilyn Manson Spray Painted US Flag294 - Marilyn Manson Spray Painted US Flag
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May have been something flown at a concert. No history known. 36 1/2" by 23 1/2".
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Antique Oak Telephone295 - Antique Oak Telephone
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As-is condition for repair only.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Antonio Azul Pima295 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Antonio Azul Pima
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure A Pima Home296 - Edward Curtis Photogravure A Pima Home
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Zuni Bear Fetish on Sandstone296 - Zuni Bear Fetish on Sandstone
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3 7/8" by 2 1/8" by 2 1/8".
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Schrade Uncle Henry 153UH Knife297 - Schrade Uncle Henry 153UH Knife
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9 1/4" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Gathering Cactus Fruit297 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Gathering Cactus Fruit
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Shula Mohave Girl298 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Shula Mohave Girl
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Schrade USA 152 Old Timer Sharpfinger Knife298 - Schrade USA 152 Old Timer Sharpfinger Knife
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7" long.
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SK Knives Bigfork Montana Custom Knife299 - SK Knives Bigfork Montana Custom Knife
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12" long.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Pima Land299 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Pima Land
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Edward Curtis Photogravure Palo Verde300 - Edward Curtis Photogravure Palo Verde
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Original 1908 Gampi Tissue Photogravure from Edward Curtis The North American Indian Volume 2. 9" by 12".
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Tom Clark Gnomes300 - Tom Clark Gnomes
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Largest is 6" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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