Silence of the Prairie

Auction Details

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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J. R. Eason A Tough Breed Cowboy Bronze676J. R. Eason A Tough Breed Cowboy Bronze
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Title is A Tough Breed. 13 1/2" by 14" by 19". J. R. Eason (late 20th century) was active/lived in Montana, Arizona. J Eason is known...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means676Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to s********v.. for 70.40
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means677Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Sleeping Jaguar Bronze677Sleeping Jaguar Bronze
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15" by 12" by 5 1/2"
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Rick Nez Navajo Drummer Alabaster Carving678Rick Nez Navajo Drummer Alabaster Carving
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Tile is Navajo Drummer. 14 5/8" by 13" by 8 1/4". Rick Nez (20/21st century) is active/lives in New Mexico. Rick Nez is known for Nat...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means678Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to s********v.. for 57.60
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means679Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
Rick Nez Pueblo Maiden Carving679Rick Nez Pueblo Maiden Carving
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Tile is Pueblo Maiden. 14 5/8" by 12 5/8" by 8 5/8". Rick Nez (20/21st century) is active/lives in New Mexico. Rick Nez is known for ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Joffa Kerr Resting Bear Bronze680Joffa Kerr Resting Bear Bronze
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Title is Resting Bear. 10" by 10" by 7 1/8". Joffa Kerr (Born 1935) is active/lives in Wyoming, Texas. Joffa Kerr is known for Animal...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means680Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to s********v.. for 96.00
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means681Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Charles M Russell The Last Laugh Bronze Montana681Charles M Russell The Last Laugh Bronze Montana
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Title is The Last Laugh. 9 3/8" by 6 1/4" by 4 1/2". Charles Marion Russell (1864 - 1926) was active/lived in Montana, California, Mi...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Jim Knox Wood Carrier Bronze682Jim Knox Wood Carrier Bronze
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Title is Wood Carrier. 23 3/4" by 15 3/4" by 13 3/4". Jim Knox is active/lives in Arizona. Jim Knox is known for Sculptor-western, Na...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means682Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means683Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
Jeffrey Rudolph Having Her Own Way Bronze683Jeffrey Rudolph Having Her Own Way Bronze
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Title is Having Her Own Way. 16 5/8" by 16 1/2" by 10 3/4". 8/25. Jeffrey Rudolph (20/21st century) is active/lives in Wyoming. Jeffr...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Michael Thomas Living on the Edge Bronze684Michael Thomas Living on the Edge Bronze
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Title is Living on the Edge. 14 3/4" by 10 5/8" by 7 3/4". Michael Thomas (Born 1954) is active/lives in Wyoming. Michael Thomas is k...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means684Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to s********v.. for 96.00
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means685Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
Edward H. Bohlin Sterling 14k Money Clip685Edward H. Bohlin Sterling 14k Money Clip
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77.5 grams. New in original box.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Stunning Navajo Sterling Turquoise Belt Buckle686Stunning Navajo Sterling Turquoise Belt Buckle
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Exceptionally impressive. Signed as shown. 3 1/2" long. 89 grams.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means686Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
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Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
California Security Officer Police Badge687California Security Officer Police Badge
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The Ed Jones Co. Oakland California. 2 3/4" diameter.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Labradorite Brooch687Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Labradorite Brooch
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Catalog number 152. 2 1/8" wide. 17.50 grams total weight.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Saunsa Foya Navajo 14k Gold Cobblestone Ring688Saunsa Foya Navajo 14k Gold Cobblestone Ring
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21 grams. Size 6 1/2. Coral and Lapis Lazuli. Lot requires payment via non credit card.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
California Highway Patrol Police Hat Badge688California Highway Patrol Police Hat Badge
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2 7/8" long.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Antique Netherlands Carnival Medal689Antique Netherlands Carnival Medal
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3 1/2" diameter.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
Edward Curtis Getting Water Havasupai Photogravure689Edward Curtis Getting Water Havasupai Photogravure
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Large Size. Getting Water - Havasupai Plate 75. From copyright 1903 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Publis
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Edward Curtis Resting In The Harvest Field690Edward Curtis Resting In The Harvest Field
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Qahatika Photogravure. Resting In The Harvest Field - Qahatika Plate 55. From copyright 1907 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Por
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Russian Order of the Red Banner Medal690Russian Order of the Red Banner Medal
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Numbered as shown.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Civil War Skirmish Medals691Civil War Skirmish Medals
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Nice grouping.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
Edward Curtis Saguaro Fruit Gatherers Maricopa691Edward Curtis Saguaro Fruit Gatherers Maricopa
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Photogravure. Saguaro Fruit Gatherers - Maricopa Plate 69. From copyright 1907 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Edward Curtis Gathering Hanamh Papago Photogravure692Edward Curtis Gathering Hanamh Papago Photogravure
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Gathering Hanamh - Papago Plate 49. From copyright 1907 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Published by John
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Russian Order of the Red Banner Medal692Russian Order of the Red Banner Medal
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Numbered.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Russian Navy Submarine Forces Badge693Russian Navy Submarine Forces Badge
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Nice example.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Edward Curtis Mohave Chief Photogravure693Edward Curtis Mohave Chief Photogravure
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Mohave Chief Plate 57. From copyright 1903 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Published by John Andrew &...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Edward Curtis Havachach Maricopa Photogravure694Edward Curtis Havachach Maricopa Photogravure
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Havachach - Maricopa Plate 64. From copyright 1907 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Published by John Andre
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
WW2 Russian Order of the Patriotic War Medal694WW2 Russian Order of the Patriotic War Medal
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Nice example.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
WW2 Russian Enamel Army Hat Cockade695WW2 Russian Enamel Army Hat Cockade
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Nice example.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Edward Curtis Carlos Rios Papago Chief695Edward Curtis Carlos Rios Papago Chief
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Photogravure. Carlos Rios - Papago Chief Plate 50. From copyright 1907 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Pub
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Edward Curtis Pachilawa Walapai Chief Photogravure696Edward Curtis Pachilawa Walapai Chief Photogravure
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Pachilawa - Walapai Chief Plate 73. From copyright 1907 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Published by John
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
WW2 Russian Order of the Red Star Medal696WW2 Russian Order of the Red Star Medal
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Nice original medal.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Rare Philippine Airlines Pilot Wings697Rare Philippine Airlines Pilot Wings
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Scarce.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Edward Curtis Pakit Maricopa Photogravure697Edward Curtis Pakit Maricopa Photogravure
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Pakit - Maricopa Plate 70. From copyright 1907 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Published by John Andrew ...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Edward Curtis The Burden Bearer Pima Photogravure698Edward Curtis The Burden Bearer Pima Photogravure
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The Burden Bearer - Pima Plate 43. From copyright 1907 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Published by John A
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Russian Soviet Submarine Commander Badge698Russian Soviet Submarine Commander Badge
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Nice example.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Western Beaded Leather Belt699Western Beaded Leather Belt
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43" long tip to buckle.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 230.00
Edward Curtis Quniaika Mohave Photogravure699Edward Curtis Quniaika Mohave Photogravure
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Quniaika - Mohave Plate 60. From copyright 1903 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Published by John Andrew...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Edward Curtis Tonovige Havasupai Photogravure700Edward Curtis Tonovige Havasupai Photogravure
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Tonovige - Havasupai Plate 74. From copyright 1907 photograph by Edward Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio Volume Two. Published by John Andre
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Antique Straight Razors700Antique Straight Razors
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Enders Oak Leaf, Montgomery Ward.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 35.00