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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Willie Nelson Signed Bud Shrake Letter153 - Willie Nelson Signed Bud Shrake Letter
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To Whom It May Concern, This is to introduce Bud Shrake. he is helping me put together a book for Simon & Schuster in New York. I would apprecia...
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Jerry Jeff Walker's 46th Birthday Media Packet154 - Jerry Jeff Walker's 46th Birthday Media Packet
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Media packet sent to Bud Shrake from Tried & True Productions, for Jerry Jeff Walker's 46th Birthday Week-End and 20th Celebration of his Vi...
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Dallas Cowboys Barry Switzer Letter to Bud Shrake159 - Dallas Cowboys Barry Switzer Letter to Bud Shrake
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Post-Super Bowl XXX letter to Bud Shrake, from Dallas Cowboys coach Barry Switzer. 7.25 x 10
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Dallas Cowboys 25th Anniversary Ring & XL Shirt160 - Dallas Cowboys 25th Anniversary Ring & XL Shirt
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From the personal collection of Bud Shrake
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W.W. Shaw Tarrant County Courthouse Print161 - W.W. Shaw Tarrant County Courthouse Print
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Print Measures 21" x 26.5". Framed 28.5" x 33.5". From the personal collection of Bud Shrake
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1986 W.W. Shaw TCU Football Stadium Print162 - 1986 W.W. Shaw TCU Football Stadium Print
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Signed Limited Edition 6/1000. Measures 18" x 23".From the personal collection of Bud Shrake
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Horn Handle Trade Knives (2)165 - Horn Handle Trade Knives (2)
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From the personal collection of Bud Shrake. One is 9.5" long and blade measures 5.5". The other is 7" long with 3" blade.
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Antique Yemen Jambiya Khanjar Dagger166 - Antique Yemen Jambiya Khanjar Dagger
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Horn handle ornately decorated with appears to be silver. Knife measures 10" long with 7" blade.
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Eric Forlee "The Horizon" Oil On Canvas, 2001167 - Eric Forlee "The Horizon" Oil On Canvas, 2001
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21" x 13. Frame measures 23" x 28".
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B. Adams Original Oil Painting168 - B. Adams Original Oil Painting
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"Elephant Family" 29" x 23". Frame is 35" x 29". We believe the original artist was David Shepherd and this is a stu...
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Gary Lynn Roberts Original Oil Painting169 - Gary Lynn Roberts Original Oil Painting
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Wagon Train oil on canvas, signed lower right by Gary Lynn Roberts. 30" x 24". Frame measures 33" x 39.25"
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Gary Lynn Roberts Original Oil Painting170 - Gary Lynn Roberts Original Oil Painting
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Oil on canvas, 24" x 36", signed lower left by Gary Lynn Roberts. 36" x 24". Frame measures 34" x 36".
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Antique Photo of Cowboy in Wooly Chaps171 - Antique Photo of Cowboy in Wooly Chaps
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Image is 9" x 7". Frame is 18" x 14-1/2".
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Harry Carey Sr. Framed Photo172 - Harry Carey Sr. Framed Photo
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10" X 13". Frame 20" x 23".
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"Texas Star" Malcolm Furlow AP Canvas Print173 - "Texas Star" Malcolm Furlow AP Canvas Print
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29-1/2" x 40".
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"The Legend" Malcolm Furlow AP Canvas Print174 - "The Legend" Malcolm Furlow AP Canvas Print
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Joaquin Jackson's famous Texas Monthly photo, interpreted by Malcom Furlow. 25" x 30".
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"Hopalong Cassidy" Malcolm Furlow AP Canvas Print175 - "Hopalong Cassidy" Malcolm Furlow AP Canvas Print
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30" x 30".
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Albert Friedrich's Buckhorn Saloon Souvenir Book176 - Albert Friedrich's Buckhorn Saloon Souvenir Book
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Souvenir booklet of the "Hall of Horns", late 19th Century, Albert Friedrich (Proprietor), San Antonio Texas. Measures 9 x 12
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"The Texas Almanac" 1936 Texas Centennial Edition177 - "The Texas Almanac" 1936 Texas Centennial Edition
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"The Texas Almanac" 1936 Texas Centennial Edition
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Texas "Under Six Flags" 1936 Centennial Collection178 - Texas "Under Six Flags" 1936 Centennial Collection
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Collection of Texas 1936 Centennial Commemorative "Texas Under Six Flags" U.S.A handmade glazed pottery. All marked underneath for Univers...
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Texas Centennial 1936 Souvenir Water Pitchers (2)179 - Texas Centennial 1936 Souvenir Water Pitchers (2)
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One with original ceramic stopper, 4.5" x 6" .
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Texas Centennial 1936 Souvenir Water Pitcher180 - Texas Centennial 1936 Souvenir Water Pitcher
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8" x 9
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Texas Centennial 1936 Crystal Glassware181 - Texas Centennial 1936 Crystal Glassware
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Texas Centennial 1936 Crystal Glassware
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Texas 1936 Centennial Bluebonnet Collection182 - Texas 1936 Centennial Bluebonnet Collection
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Ceramic collection made by TRICO, Japan.
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Texas Centennial 1936 Pottery- Mexico Made (2)183 - Texas Centennial 1936 Pottery- Mexico Made (2)
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Range in size from 6.5" to 8.5" in tall
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Texas Centennial 1936 Longhorn Alamo Souvenir184 - Texas Centennial 1936 Longhorn Alamo Souvenir
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Wall-tacker version of the Longhorn/ Alamo Plaza motif license plate topper Artist initials seen in grass scene bottom right. 6" x 8.25"
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2000 Saint-Gaudens $10 Gold 1/4 Oz Coin187 - 2000 Saint-Gaudens $10 Gold 1/4 Oz Coin
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2000 Saint-Gaudens $10 Gold 1/4 Oz Coin
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1988 Saint-Gaudens $10 Gold 1/4 Oz Coin188 - 1988 Saint-Gaudens $10 Gold 1/4 Oz Coin
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1988 Saint-Gaudens $10 Gold 1/4 Oz Coin
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(20) Silver 1 Oz Buffalo Coins-2002189 - (20) Silver 1 Oz Buffalo Coins-2002
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(20) Silver 1 Oz Buffalo Coins-2002
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(20) Silver 1 Oz Buffalo Coins-2002190 - (20) Silver 1 Oz Buffalo Coins-2002
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(20) Silver 1 Oz Buffalo Coins-2002
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1986 Saint-Gaudens $25 Gold 1/2 Oz Coin191 - 1986 Saint-Gaudens $25 Gold 1/2 Oz Coin
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1986 Saint-Gaudens $25 Gold 1/2 Oz Coin
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1986 Saint-Gaudens $25 Gold 1/2 Oz Coin192 - 1986 Saint-Gaudens $25 Gold 1/2 Oz Coin
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1986 Saint-Gaudens $25 Gold 1/2 Oz Coin
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2010 Saint-Gaudens $50 Gold 1 Oz Coin193 - 2010 Saint-Gaudens $50 Gold 1 Oz Coin
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2010 Saint-Gaudens $50 Gold 1 Oz Coin
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2021 Saint-Gaudens $50 Gold 1 Oz Coin194 - 2021 Saint-Gaudens $50 Gold 1 Oz Coin
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2021 Saint-Gaudens $50 Gold 1 Oz Coin
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1947 Mexico 50 Peso Gold Coin195 - 1947 Mexico 50 Peso Gold Coin
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41.6 grams of gold
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Omega Automatic Seamaster De Ville Wrist Watch196 - Omega Automatic Seamaster De Ville Wrist Watch
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Engraved on back: To Frank Lopez in appreciation of 20 years of faithful service. Douglas Aircraft Co. 6/11/63
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1894 Liberty Head $10 Gold Coin197 - 1894 Liberty Head $10 Gold Coin
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1894 Liberty Head $10 Gold Coin
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1908 Double Eagle $20 Gold Coin No Motto PCGS MS64198 - 1908 Double Eagle $20 Gold Coin No Motto PCGS MS64
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Saint-Gaudens 1908 Double Eagle $20 gold coin, No motto.
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1908 Double Eagle $20 Gold Coin No Motto PCGS MS64199 - 1908 Double Eagle $20 Gold Coin No Motto PCGS MS64
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Saint-Gaudens 1908 Double Eagle $20 gold coin, No motto.
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1967 GMC Farm Truck200 - 1967 GMC Farm Truck
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Turns Over and fires up VIN CM1590CPC2987A. No title. Receipt of 305 V-6 install 8-29-91, 4 Speed Manual Buyer is responsible for tax, title and li
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4.5 Carat Mariloff Diamond White Gold Necklace201 - 4.5 Carat Mariloff Diamond White Gold Necklace
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Round brilliant cut diamond, 4.53 carat, with clarity of SI3, Color F, Cut grade very good. White 14k gold chain measures 18"
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Platinum Diamond Ring202 - Platinum Diamond Ring
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With Appraisal.."One platinum diamond ring. The ring contains one (1) European cut diamond estimated in the mounting to weigh approximately 1.4...
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Vintage 14K Gold Adjustable Bracelet203 - Vintage 14K Gold Adjustable Bracelet
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Mesh design with tassels. Small pearl like gem. Weighs 31.8 grams. Length is 9".
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Ladies 14K Gold San Marco Italian Bracelet204 - Ladies 14K Gold San Marco Italian Bracelet
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Marked RCI 14K. Measures 6".
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Sterling Silver .925 Tea/Coffee Service- JR Mexico205 - Sterling Silver .925 Tea/Coffee Service- JR Mexico
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6,532 grams of sterling silver total weight for all. This is a one owner set acquired directly from the silversmith in Mexico. The vet comes complete
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Collection of Battlefield Relics206 - Collection of Battlefield Relics
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Collection of Battlefield Relics
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Alamo Battlefield Relics From 2008 Excavation207 - Alamo Battlefield Relics From 2008 Excavation
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Trigger guard from what appears to be a Brown Bess musket, heavily used within the battle. Found near Fire Pit #3 at a depth of 58 inches.
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Alamo Battlefield Relics From 2008 Excavation208 - Alamo Battlefield Relics From 2008 Excavation
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Mexican Cavalry horse gear trappings. Found Near Fire Pit #1 during the 2008 excavation of The History Shop.
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Texas "Your Money's Worth" Scratch 1 Gallon Jug209 - Texas "Your Money's Worth" Scratch 1 Gallon Jug
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Attributed to Miller Pottery - Scratch Advertising Jug "Chilcutt & Eslell - Callagain - Your Moneys Worth"
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Texas Mini Jug "Paul Schultz Groceries & Feed"210 - Texas Mini Jug "Paul Schultz Groceries & Feed"
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Scratched Salesman Sample Mini Jug "Paul Schultz -Groceries & Feed - Giddings, Texas"
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