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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Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo241 - Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo
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5" by 7". Boos' Flathead Reservation portraits document particularly insightful details regarding the lifestyle, possessions, and land...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo242 - Edward Boos Flathead Indian Montana Photo
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5" by 7". St. Ignatius Mission. Boos' Flathead Reservation portraits document particularly insightful details regarding the lifestyle,...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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George Lawson Scott Yellowstone Buffalo Photo243 - George Lawson Scott Yellowstone Buffalo Photo
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Men who captured poacher Howell, posed with 8 of the confiscated bison heads. Left to right: in uniform, Lieutenant John T. Nance, Captain George Laws
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
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George Lawson Scott Yellowstone Park Photo244 - George Lawson Scott Yellowstone Park Photo
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Men who captured poacher Howell. Dr. Charles M. Gandy, Lieutenant John T. Nance, Captain George Lawson Scott, and Lieutenant Forsyth. 5" by 8 1...
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Kiowa Annie Indian Territory Cabinet Photo245 - Kiowa Annie Indian Territory Cabinet Photo
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Anna Berry posing with hands behind head and wearing fringed hide dress trimmed with elk teeth. "Anna E. Berry" variant personal names: An...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo246 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Sioux Indians Dancing at McLaughlin South Dakota. 8" by 10". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Stand...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Dance Photo247 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Dance Photo
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Indian Dance Standing Rock Agency. 7 7/8" by 5 7/8". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock...
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Santee Sioux Native American Indian Photo248 - Santee Sioux Native American Indian Photo
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Title is In the kitchen with a Sioux Indian at Missionary Conference Santee Nebraska. 8 1/2" by 10" Provenance: The Estate of George W Ree...
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Santee Sioux Native American Indian Photo249 - Santee Sioux Native American Indian Photo
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Sioux Indian at Missionary Conference Santee Nebraska. 8 1/2" by 10" Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor ...
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Fort Yates Standing Rock Indian Family Photo250 - Fort Yates Standing Rock Indian Family Photo
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Subject with the glasses is Ocanku Takan Tawa or His Holy Road. 8" by 10" Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pa...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Collins House Grand River South Dakota Photo251 - Collins House Grand River South Dakota Photo
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6 1/2" by 8 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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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo252 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Middle Bull Indian Police Officer Fort Yates, Survivor of Wounded Knee. 6" by 8" Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 240.00
 
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo253 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Mrs Grass Bear. 6 1/2" by 9 1/4". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reservation Fort Y...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
 
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C.R. Lawson Santee Sioux Agency Cabinet Photo254 - C.R. Lawson Santee Sioux Agency Cabinet Photo
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Perkins Hall Santee Normal Training Sioux Indian School. 5 1/8" by 8 1/2". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and P...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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Santee Sioux Indian Stockyards Cabinet Photo255 - Santee Sioux Indian Stockyards Cabinet Photo
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6 1/2" by 8 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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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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C.C. Covey and Indian Police Standing Rock Photo256 - C.C. Covey and Indian Police Standing Rock Photo
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Superintendent Claude C. Covey, who was at Rosebud from 1918 to (about) 1920. Standing Rock Indian Agency. 6 1/2" by 8 1/2". Provenance: T...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
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L.A. Huffman Fort Berthold Leggings Indian Photo257 - L.A. Huffman Fort Berthold Leggings Indian Photo
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Mandan Reservation Fort Berthold. Subject is "Leggings". 6" by 8". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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Fort Yates North Dakota Agency Office Photo258 - Fort Yates North Dakota Agency Office Photo
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Compliments of R.A. Kern Fort Yates North Dakota. Frank Bennett Fiske photo. 8" by 10". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Mis...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Calendar Fort Yates259 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Calendar Fort Yates
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Subject is Rain in the Face Sioux Chief. Compliments of Hokanson Brothers Indian Traders Fort Yates North Dakota. 1924 date on calendar pad. 6 1/2&q...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photos260 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photos
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One shows Fiske's Wife holding the photo of Old Blue Thunder which is offered in this lot. 6" by 8". Provenance: The Estate of George ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
 
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