The Bud Shrake Estate Auction

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Burley Auction is proud to present the estate collection of legendary Texas author Edwin “Bud” Shrake. A collection full of all things Texas. Willie Nelson autographs & photos, Jerry Jeff Walker items, a fine collection Armadillo World Headquarters posters & Jim Franklin artwork. A collection full of relics from historic sporting events from Super Bowl III to Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali prize fights, & golf memorabilia. Fantastic sports memorabilia & autographs collected by Bud as he covered the top sporting events of the 1960’s-70’s as a writer for Sports Illustrated. Original artworks from Leroy Neiman & others.

A Winchester 1886 rifle given to him as the screen writer for the Steve McQueen film, Tom Horn. Memorabilia & relics from “The Lion of Texas Letters” (as the Austin-American Statesman paper dubbed him). One of Texas’ most celebrated authors, & member of “Mad Dog Inc.” Bud had a front row seat to some of the most iconic events in the world (& Austin Texas) in the 1960’s-70’s.

Shrake was Texas Governor Ann Richards companion for 17 years, until her death in 2006. As the "first gentleman of Texas," he escorted Richards to her inaugural ball. To say Bud Shrake had an interesting life & career would be a huge understatement. This vast & varied collection will attest to that. Please make plans to join us Saturday April 20th at Burley Auction Gallery for a one of a kind estate auction of legendary Texas writer Edwin “Bud” Shrake.

PLUS! The lifelong poster collection of the artist Rick Turner. Over 150 of the best pieces from his personal collection. Rare & scarce Austin music posters & original art. "Rick Turner grew up in San Antonio, arrived in Austin late in 1968 and immediately immersed himself in the counter cultural psychedelic society that had already grown roots. After publishing a book of drawings entitled 'Austintatious,' Rick, along with Kerry Awn and Tommy (Tommy Bee) Bauman, received the seminal commission to paint the vendors’ 23rd street market mural. Although Rick contributed poster work for most of the major clubs, his focus at this time was airbrushed wall paintings and performing with the band Sons of Uranium Savages" - Austin Museum of Popular Culture. Rick happens to be in Austin the weeks prior to the auction & will be in attendance at that auction.

PLUS!! A fine collection of Texas pottery & stoneware. H. Wilson, advertising saloon jugs, mini jugs, Meyer pottery & much more!!! Over 70 pieces. Plus!!! An estate full of antiques, art, bronzes, western art, antique gold & silver coins, & more!

Please make plans to join us 4/20 at Noon for an Austintatious time in New Braunfels. MORE LOTS WILL BE ADDED TO CATALOG, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN! Burleyauction.com. 20%BP (25% online) TX#15184.

Burley Auction is looking for quality Texas focused consignments for this auction, consign today! It's easy! Email photos, details & questions to info@burleyauction.com.
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

Winning bidders will receive an invoice on or before end-of-day Tuesday following the auction.
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1789 President George Washington Peace Medal380 - 1789 President George Washington Peace Medal
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3" Medal, "Peace And Friendship",
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1871 President Ulysses Grant Peace Medal381 - 1871 President Ulysses Grant Peace Medal
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1871 American Indian Peace Medal 2.5".
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1767 Quaker Indian Peace Medal382 - 1767 Quaker Indian Peace Medal
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Georgivs II Del Gratia J767. Medal measures 1.5" diameter. 3" total diameter.
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Alamo Battlefield Relics From 2008 Excavation383 - Alamo Battlefield Relics From 2008 Excavation
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Bronze Spoon handle, Mexican Eagle with snake motif. Found near fire pit #1 during the excavation.
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Alamo Battlefield Relics From 2008 Excavation384 - Alamo Battlefield Relics From 2008 Excavation
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Found near fire pit #1 during the excavation, this metal under-strap for pistol was molted together with other metals and electrolysis was used to sep
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1869 State of Texas $500 Gold Railroad Bond385 - 1869 State of Texas $500 Gold Railroad Bond
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Port Sullivan, Belton and North-Western Railroad Co. Signed bottom right J. Carroll Smith (trustee), bottom left signed by secretary S.Y. Smith. Frame
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1993 Saint-Gaudens $5 Gold Coin386 - 1993 Saint-Gaudens $5 Gold Coin
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1993 Saint-Gaudens $5 Gold Coin
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Collection of (9) Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars387 - Collection of (9) Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars
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(6) Morgan 1883-1921 / (3) Peace 1922-1924.
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Don Keller Whitetail Buck Oil Painting388 - Don Keller Whitetail Buck Oil Painting
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G. Harvey "Turning The Lead" Print On Canvas389 - G. Harvey "Turning The Lead" Print On Canvas
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1994 G. Harvey print on Canvas 341/550. Comes with COA. Print measures 31" x 22". Framed 40" x 31".
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