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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William "Bill" Beckman Original Oil Painting43 - William "Bill" Beckman Original Oil Painting
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"Texas Remembered, NYC 1964." oil on canvas 16" x 20" From the personal collection of Bud Shrake
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William "Bill" Beckman Original Watercolor Sketch44 - William "Bill" Beckman Original Watercolor Sketch
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Pen sketch highlighted with watercolor on paper. Frame measures 14" x 17.75" From the personal collection of Bud Shrake
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William "Bill" Beckman Original Sketch45 - William "Bill" Beckman Original Sketch
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Frame measures 12.75" x 18.75" From the personal collection of Bud Shrake
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William "Bill" Beckman Original Watercolor Sketch46 - William "Bill" Beckman Original Watercolor Sketch
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Frame measures 14" x 18" From the personal collection of Bud Shrake
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JFK Assassination Zapruder 8mm Film Texas Observer47 - JFK Assassination Zapruder 8mm Film Texas Observer
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A vintage copy of the Zapruder film in the original Texas Observer envelope. 8mm color motion picture sequence shot by Abraham Zapruder with a Bell ...
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Tom Horn Framed Movie Poster49 - Tom Horn Framed Movie Poster
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Bud Shrake was picked by Steve McQueen to write the screenplay for Tom Horn. Original movie poster. Frame measures 28" x 42" From the pers...
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Winchester 1886 Lever Action .45-7050 - Winchester 1886 Lever Action .45-70
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Presented to Bud Shrake in commemoration for his work on the Tom Horn screen play. This rifle hung above his desk. S/N 90674, Manufactured 1894. Winch
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Jim Franklin 1970 Original Art Armadillo Comic51 - Jim Franklin 1970 Original Art Armadillo Comic
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Frame measures 16.25" x 23.25"
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AWHQ Grand Opening Poster Jim Franklin 197052 - AWHQ Grand Opening Poster Jim Franklin 1970
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August 7 & 8, 1970 Featuring Shiva's Headband, AWHQ, Austin, TX. Measures 11" x 17"
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AWHQ Final Concert Poster by Micael Priest 198053 - AWHQ Final Concert Poster by Micael Priest 1980
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December 31, 1980 with Commander Cody & Asleep At The Wheel. AWHQ, Austin, TX. Measures 10 7/8" x 16 7/8".
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ZZ Top 1st Annual Barndance & BBQ Handbill54 - ZZ Top 1st Annual Barndance & BBQ Handbill
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Artwork by Bill Narum, 7.25 x 11
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Hats Of To Armadillo Poster- by Jim Franklin 197655 - Hats Of To Armadillo Poster- by Jim Franklin 1976
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Measures 17 1/2" x 23".
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Inner Sanctum Records Poster- JFKLN 197256 - Inner Sanctum Records Poster- JFKLN 1972
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Austin, TX. Measures 11" x 17".
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Jim Franklin's Alternate Route Poster 197157 - Jim Franklin's Alternate Route Poster 1971
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Measures 11" x 11 3/4".
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Ritz Theatre Willie Nelson Poster- JFKLN 197458 - Ritz Theatre Willie Nelson Poster- JFKLN 1974
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Austin, TX. Measures 11" x 17".
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1973 Willie Nelson First 4th of July Picnic Poster59 - 1973 Willie Nelson First 4th of July Picnic Poster
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By Armadillo World Headquarter artist Jim Franklin. Measures 11" x 16"
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1974 Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Poster60 - 1974 Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Poster
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By Armadillo World Headquarter artist Danny Garrett. Measures 11.5" x 17.5"
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Willie Nelson 3rd Annual 4th Of July Picnic Poster61 - Willie Nelson 3rd Annual 4th Of July Picnic Poster
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JFKLN 1975. Measures 9 7/8" x 17 1/2"
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Willie Nelson "The Last Picnic" 4th of July Poster62 - Willie Nelson "The Last Picnic" 4th of July Poster
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RARE 1976 Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic poster. Measures 17 1/2" x 23".
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Ritz Theatre Willie Nelson Poster-Rick Turner 197563 - Ritz Theatre Willie Nelson Poster-Rick Turner 1975
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Austin, TX. Measures 11" x 17".
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