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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Yugoslavian 8mm Ammo Storage Crate Box451 - Yugoslavian 8mm Ammo Storage Crate Box
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Empty.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Nez Perce Native American Indian Cornhusk Bag451 - Nez Perce Native American Indian Cornhusk Bag
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12" by 10 1/4".
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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Rich Lavalle Tlingit Northwest Coast Frontlet452 - Rich Lavalle Tlingit Northwest Coast Frontlet
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2 3/4" by 2 1/4" by 1 1/8". Rich Lavalle adopted Tlingit. Second half of the 20th Century.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to s******y for 128.00
 
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Oscar Schmidt Autoharp452 - Oscar Schmidt Autoharp
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With case. 22 1/8" by 11 3/4".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Wagner Cast Iron Skillet Griddle453 - Wagner Cast Iron Skillet Griddle
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11".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to V******y for 64.00
 
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Antique Hopi Pueblo Moccasins453 - Antique Hopi Pueblo Moccasins
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10 1/2" long by 5 1/2" tall by 4 1/2" wide. First quarter of the 20th Century. Provenance: From the estate of Iris Apfel. Apfel Augus...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Whale Tooth454 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Whale Tooth
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1 5/8" by 1 1/4" by 5/8". Native made prior to 1972. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to s******y for 179.20
 
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Lodge No 9 Cast Iron Skillet Griddle454 - Lodge No 9 Cast Iron Skillet Griddle
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90G.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Griswold No 9 Cast Iron Skillet455 - Griswold No 9 Cast Iron Skillet
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Small Logo.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Whale Tooth455 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Whale Tooth
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1 3/8" by 1 1/8" by 3/4". Native made prior to 1972. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Totem Pole456 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Totem Pole
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3 1/8" by 1" by 5/8". Carved walrus material. Native made prior to 1972. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, N...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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Lodge Cast Iron No 8 Skillet Frying Pan456 - Lodge Cast Iron No 8 Skillet Frying Pan
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Heat Ring.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Coleman 290 Hiking Camping Lantern457 - Coleman 290 Hiking Camping Lantern
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With case, nice lot.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Canoe457 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Canoe
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6" by 1 5/8" by 1". Carved walrus material. Native made prior to 1972. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to V******y for 192.00
 
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Robert Bellarmine Kokuluk Inuit Carved Goose458 - Robert Bellarmine Kokuluk Inuit Carved Goose
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2 1/2" by 1 7/8" by 1". Native made prior to 1972. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, I...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to V******y for 108.80
 
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Coleman Dual Fuel Camping Hiking Lantern458 - Coleman Dual Fuel Camping Hiking Lantern
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Nice lot.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Christopher Radko Fantasia Christmas Ornament459 - Christopher Radko Fantasia Christmas Ornament
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3" long by 2 7/8" wide.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Zuni Carved Lapis Lazuli Buffalo Fetish459 - Zuni Carved Lapis Lazuli Buffalo Fetish
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1" by 1/2" by 1/4"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Emory Boone Zuni Carved Horse Fetish460 - Emory Boone Zuni Carved Horse Fetish
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1" by 1/2" by 1/4".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to V******y for 19.20
 
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Western Concave 657 3 Blade Pocket Knife460 - Western Concave 657 3 Blade Pocket Knife
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3 3/8" long closed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Collection Of Vintage Pocket Knives461 - Collection Of Vintage Pocket Knives
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Longest knife in set is 3 3/4".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Zuni Carved Turquoise Mountain Lion Fetish461 - Zuni Carved Turquoise Mountain Lion Fetish
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1 1/4" by 1/2" by 1/4".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Angel Yatsayte Zuni Beaver Fetish462 - Angel Yatsayte Zuni Beaver Fetish
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1 1/8" by 1/2" by 3/8".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Russian Wood Carved Bear Pen Stand462 - Russian Wood Carved Bear Pen Stand
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9 3/8" tall, 7" long and 4" wide.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Carnival Figurines Native American Cowgirl463 - Carnival Figurines Native American Cowgirl
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And horses.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Angel Yatsayte Zuni Beaver Fetish463 - Angel Yatsayte Zuni Beaver Fetish
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1" by 1/2" by 1/2"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Isamel De La Serna Taos Pueblo Painting464 - Isamel De La Serna Taos Pueblo Painting
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Title is Taos Pueblo. 12 3/4" by 9 1/2" unframed. 14 3/4" by 11 5/8" framed. Oil on board. Provenance: From the Estate of Monroe...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Conher 121 Cap Gun464 - Conher 121 Cap Gun
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With holster and caps.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Arbalete Champion Rene Cavalero Spear Gun465 - Arbalete Champion Rene Cavalero Spear Gun
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52 1/2" long.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Kim Mackey Cortando Flores Painting465 - Kim Mackey Cortando Flores Painting
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Title is Cortando Flores or Cutting Flowers. 18" by 24" unframed, 30 1/2" by 24 1/2" framed. Oil on Canvas. Kim Mackey (Born 195...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Wayne Wolfe La Tierra Arroyo New Mexico Painting466 - Wayne Wolfe La Tierra Arroyo New Mexico Painting
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Title is Arroyo Patterns. 8 1/2" by 16 1/2" unframed. 23 1/4" by 15 3/8" framed. Oil on board. Wayne E. Wolfe (Born 1944 or 1945...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
 
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AGM 3016 Hiking Camping Lantern466 - AGM 3016 Hiking Camping Lantern
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No globe.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Coleman 220E Hiking Camping Lantern467 - Coleman 220E Hiking Camping Lantern
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Made in 1955
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Olaf Wieghorst Indian Portrait Pencil Drawing467 - Olaf Wieghorst Indian Portrait Pencil Drawing
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Title is Two Indian Heads. 4 1/2" by 6/4" unframed. 11 5/8" by 9 3/8" framed. Pencil on paper. Provenance: Gerald Peters Gallery...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Ethel M Cooke Old Soledad Santa Fe Painting468 - Ethel M Cooke Old Soledad Santa Fe Painting
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Title is Old Soledad, Evening, Santa Fe, New Mexico. 4 1/2" by 6" unframed. 15 7/8" by 14 3/8" framed. Oil on board. Provenance:...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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Maisto Die Cast Hummer H2468 - Maisto Die Cast Hummer H2
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10 1/8" long by 4 7/8" wide.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Antique Stetson Fedora Hat Made for Hoyt Axton469 - Antique Stetson Fedora Hat Made for Hoyt Axton
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Owned by legendary singer songwriter Hoyt Axton. With original box. 8x Beaver, 22 1/2" circumference. Size 7 1/4
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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William E Johnson Riders Near Spanish Peaks469 - William E Johnson Riders Near Spanish Peaks
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Title is Riders Near Spanish Peaks. 20" by 10" unframed. 12" by 22" framed. Oil on canvas. Provenance: Robert L. Parsons Fine Ar...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Edward Borein Remuda Watercolor Painting470 - Edward Borein Remuda Watercolor Painting
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Title is Remuda. 7 1/4" by 9 3/4" unframed. 12" by 14 1/2" framed. Watercolor on paper. Provenance: Zaplin Lampert Gallery, Sant...
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Estimate : 40,000.00 - 60,000.00
Sold to floor for 15,000.00
 
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1852 Bible Oregon Pioneer Johnathan Dyer470 - 1852 Bible Oregon Pioneer Johnathan Dyer
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Jonathan Dyer, leader of a 21 team train of pioneer wagons for Oregon in 1852.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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Monmouth Western Stoneware Pitcher471 - Monmouth Western Stoneware Pitcher
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6" tall by 5 1/4" wide.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Francis Donald Spring in Chacos Oil Painting471 - Francis Donald Spring in Chacos Oil Painting
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Title is Spring in Chacos New Mexico. 18" by 24" unframed. 31" by 37" framed. Oil on canvas. Francis Donald (Born 1947) is activ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Eugene Thurston Spanish Peaks Colorado Painting472 - Eugene Thurston Spanish Peaks Colorado Painting
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Title is Spanish Peaks Colorado. 16" by 20" unframed. 22 1/2" by 26" framed. Oil on Board. Eugene Bonfanti Thurston (1896 - 1993...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
 
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Old Sleepy Eye Stoneware Pitcher472 - Old Sleepy Eye Stoneware Pitcher
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7" tall by 5 5/8" wide.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Tuareg Tribal African Carved Wood Bowl473 - Tuareg Tribal African Carved Wood Bowl
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Nice example. 7 3/4" by 4 3/8" tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Les Thomas Elk Oil on Board Painting473 - Les Thomas Elk Oil on Board Painting
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Title is Animal Painting #019-1770 Elk. 12" by 12". Oil on Board. Provenance: Diehl Gallery, Jackson, Wyoming Private Collection, Wyoming ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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James Swinnerton Taos Sunset Oil Painting474 - James Swinnerton Taos Sunset Oil Painting
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Title is Sunset. 6 1/2" by 11 1/2" unframed, 9 1/2" by 14 1/2" framed. Oil on Board. Provenance: Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Lietz Drafting Tool Set474 - Lietz Drafting Tool Set
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12 1/8" long by 6 1/2" (case).
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Native American Indian Pine Needle Basket475 - Native American Indian Pine Needle Basket
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8 1/8" diameter, 2" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Michael Stack Taos Graveyard Oil Painting475 - Michael Stack Taos Graveyard Oil Painting
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Title is Taos Summer Days. 12" by 16" unframed. 17 1/2" by 21 1/2" framed. Oil on Canvas Michael Stack (Born 1947) is active/liv...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
 
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