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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Clinton Iowa Lyons Bridge Stereoview176 - Clinton Iowa Lyons Bridge Stereoview
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Nice image.
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Anaconda For Montana Capital 1894 Booklet176 - Anaconda For Montana Capital 1894 Booklet
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Promotional Political Book used during Anaconda's bid for State Capitol in 1894.
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company Railroad Lantern177 - Anaconda Copper Mining Company Railroad Lantern
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company Butte Montana.
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Copper Basin Nevada Ghost Town Cabinet Photo177 - Copper Basin Nevada Ghost Town Cabinet Photo
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4 1/4" by 6 1/2". 1891
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Jeanne Smith Carr Carmelita Cabinet Photo178 - Jeanne Smith Carr Carmelita Cabinet Photo
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Photo is the exterior of Carmelita Circa 1895. Photographer is E.S. Frost & Son Pasadena California. 4 1/2" by 7 3/4". Jeanne Caroline...
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1950 Lincoln Steering Wheel Horn Button178 - 1950 Lincoln Steering Wheel Horn Button
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Decent example.
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Stearns Roger Denver Colorado Mine Hoist Sign179 - Stearns Roger Denver Colorado Mine Hoist Sign
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2" by 6".
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Cowgirls Smoking Cigars Cabinet Photo179 - Cowgirls Smoking Cigars Cabinet Photo
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Nice early image. Girls appear to be Sisters. One is holding a lit cigar. 4 1/4" by 6 1/2".
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Huie Pock Butte Montana Chinese Doctor Photo180 - Huie Pock Butte Montana Chinese Doctor Photo
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7" by 10". More contemporary print. Dr. Huie Pock was a well-respected Chinese physician who became wealthy through his practice of herbal...
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James Ore Concentrator Mining Sign Tag180 - James Ore Concentrator Mining Sign Tag
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2 1/2" by 5 1/4".
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Antique Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Sash181 - Antique Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Sash
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29 1/2" long.
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Henry Hull & Frank Cowboy on Horse Photo181 - Henry Hull & Frank Cowboy on Horse Photo
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Photo is a reprint. 5 7/8" by 7 1/2" on board.
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Rodman Wanamaker Native American Photogravures182 - Rodman Wanamaker Native American Photogravures
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A Bath in the Little Big Horn, The Council Pipe. 6" by 9 3/4".
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Antique Montana Horse Hames Mirror182 - Antique Montana Horse Hames Mirror
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29 1/4" by 20" by 5 5/8".
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Anaconda Montana Washoe Smelter Photo183 - Anaconda Montana Washoe Smelter Photo
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11 3/4" by 13 3/4".
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Charles Belden Pitchfork Ranch Wyoming Photo183 - Charles Belden Pitchfork Ranch Wyoming Photo
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Title is Homeward Bound. 7 3/4" by 9 1/2". Charles Josiah Belden (November 16, 1887, San Francisco, California – February 1, 1966, S...
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Historic Yellowstone National Park Photo 1896184 - Historic Yellowstone National Park Photo 1896
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Camp Lower Geyser Basin September 1st 1896. Photo features Colonel Theodore Schwan Assistant Adjutant-General, Mrs Dr. Abbott, Colonel John C. Bates 2
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Winchester Automatic Shotgun Store Display Sign184 - Winchester Automatic Shotgun Store Display Sign
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17 3/4" by 12 1/2".
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Gillette Super Speed Razor Store Display Sign185 - Gillette Super Speed Razor Store Display Sign
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49" by 9 3/4"
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Captain George Lawson Scott 6th Cavalry Photo185 - Captain George Lawson Scott 6th Cavalry Photo
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5" by 8 1/2". A native of Lafayette, OR, George Lawson Scott (1849-1926), graduated from West Point in 1875, and was assigned soon after t...
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Captain George Lawson Scott 6th Cavalry Photo186 - Captain George Lawson Scott 6th Cavalry Photo
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Officers Troop D 6th Cavalry 1890 Montana. George Lawson Scott, Henry P. Kingsbury, Richard B. Paddock. 8" by 10". A native of Lafayette, ...
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Capital City Brewing Helena Montana Beer Tray186 - Capital City Brewing Helena Montana Beer Tray
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10" diameter.
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US Army 263rd Felt Uniform Jacket Patch187 - US Army 263rd Felt Uniform Jacket Patch
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6 3/4" by 7".
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Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo187 - Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo
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5" by 7". Doctor Parsons and group of six white people and four Indians. One Indian is holding a sword being looked at by a young lady. Bo...
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Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo188 - Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo
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5" by 7". St Ignatius Montana. Boos' Flathead Reservation portraits document particularly insightful details regarding the lifestyle, ...
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Centennial Brewing Butte Montana Beer Label188 - Centennial Brewing Butte Montana Beer Label
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Scarce.
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Sterling Maker Marked Tooled Buckle Spur Straps189 - Sterling Maker Marked Tooled Buckle Spur Straps
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Cowboy Spur Straps. Nice set. Taxco Sterling Buckle and Tips.
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Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo189 - Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo
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5" by 7". Unidentified subject. Boos' Flathead Reservation portraits document particularly insightful details regarding the lifestyle,...
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Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo190 - Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo
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5" by 7". Cla-at-la Rivias. Indian woman mounted on a horse in the Mission Valley near Saint Ignatius, Montana. Mission falls visible in t...
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Collection of Cap Gun Roll Cap Boxes190 - Collection of Cap Gun Roll Cap Boxes
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3 empty boxes, the rest have contents.
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Victor Ario Great Falls Montana Saddlebags191 - Victor Ario Great Falls Montana Saddlebags
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Nice set.
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Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo191 - Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo
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5" by 7". Indian woman, Days End, on a paint horse. Boos #110. Boos' Flathead Reservation portraits document particularly insightful d...
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Owen Lovejoy Indian Cabinet Photo North Dakota192 - Owen Lovejoy Indian Cabinet Photo North Dakota
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Photographer Gilbert of Mandan North Dakota. 4 1/4" by 6 1/2" Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Stan...
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Dailey Carnival Gambling Spinning Wheel192 - Dailey Carnival Gambling Spinning Wheel
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Made by Dailey Mfg, St Paul Minnesota. 25 5/8" by 24" by 4 5/8"
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Montana Fly Fishing Vest193 - Montana Fly Fishing Vest
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Size Large.
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo193 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Identified as Mabel Hind Mrs Young Eagle. 4 1/4" by 6 1/2". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standi...
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DF Barry Sitting Bull's Camp Cabinet Photo194 - DF Barry Sitting Bull's Camp Cabinet Photo
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David Francis Barry Standing Rock Dakota Territory. 4 1/4" by 6 1/2". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor...
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JC Penny Big Mac Denim Overalls194 - JC Penny Big Mac Denim Overalls
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Deadstock. Size 40x30
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Full Body Montana Taxidermy Pheasant195 - Full Body Montana Taxidermy Pheasant
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26 3/4" by 16 3/4" by 7 1/2".
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Fort Yates Indian Family Cabinet Photo195 - Fort Yates Indian Family Cabinet Photo
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4 1/4" by 6 1/2". Unidentified. Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reservation Fort Yat...
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Charlie Hayes Frank Bennett Fiske Cabinet Photo196 - Charlie Hayes Frank Bennett Fiske Cabinet Photo
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4 1/4" by 6 1/2". Charlie Hayes. Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reservation Fort Ya...
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Green Fire Chartreuse Bar Bottle Display Sign196 - Green Fire Chartreuse Bar Bottle Display Sign
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Working. 11 3/4" by 10" by 9".
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Korean War Sukajan Souvenir Jacket197 - Korean War Sukajan Souvenir Jacket
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Size Medium.
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo197 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Joshua Strikes the Ree as he dressed as a dancer. Years before he became Deacon of Congregational Church at Fort Yates. 4 1/4" by 6 1/2". ...
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Fort Yates Indian Family Cabinet Photo198 - Fort Yates Indian Family Cabinet Photo
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Mrs Two Crows and Daughters. 4 1/4" by 6 1/2". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reser...
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Cold Weather Desert Camouflage Parka198 - Cold Weather Desert Camouflage Parka
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Size Medium X-Short
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Daisy Model 80 Long Rifle BB Gun199 - Daisy Model 80 Long Rifle BB Gun
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Missing parts.
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Fort Yates Indian Family Cabinet Photo199 - Fort Yates Indian Family Cabinet Photo
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4 1/4" by 6 1/2". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reservation Fort Yates North Dakota.
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo200 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Grandma Tipi Sapa te Eoyouka. Mrs Black House to Waldo. 4 1/4" by 6 1/2". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pa...
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Daisy Model 840 .177 BB Gun200 - Daisy Model 840 .177 BB Gun
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Working.
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