Treasures of the Plains

Auction Details

Welcome to our Treasures of the Plains Auction. This three-day Auction has over 3000 lots to choose from.

Day 1: Indian Art and Artifacts, Beadwork, Spurs, Cowboy and Western, Fossils, Natural History, Bronzes, Political Ephemera, Instruments, Country and Primitive, Shaker Boxes, Chinese Bronzes, Jade, Gold, Coins, Diamonds and Gemstones.

Highlights Include: Janet Sullivan Pastel, Moroccan Crinoid Fossil Plate, 1883 Montana Territory Map, Shona-Hah Lelooska Figure, Kingsbury Aerial Fire Ladder Truck, Theodore Roosevelt James Earl Fraser Bronze Plaque, 1.5ct tw Diamond and Gold Ring, Chinese Bronzes, Jade Carvings, 1956 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball, Tlingit Indian Mountain Goat Spoon, Cheyenne Beadwork, Intuit Carvings, and more.

Day 2: Western Art, Historical Artifacts, Ruana Bowies and Knives, Alaskan Art, Firearms, Thane White Collection of Historic Montana Firearms, Diamond Rings, Gold Coins, Newhouse Traps, Montana Studio Pottery, Taxidermy, Militaria, Native American Indian Beadwork and Artifacts, Bronzes, Sculptures, Roland Reed Photographs, and more

Highlights Include: Frank Tenney Johnson Indian Encampment Painting, Eustace Paul Ziegler Road at Index Painting, Rudy Ruana Bowie Knife Collection, Charles Haddon Perdew Duck Decoy Diorama, Magnus Heurlin Ptarmagin Painting, John Fery Paintings, Diamond Encrusted $10 Indian Head Gold Coin Pendant, Palmer Carbine Rifle, WW2 BAR Rifle, Gold Miners Nugget Watch Fob, Newhouse Bear and Wolf Traps, Gary Carter Cowboy Painting, Peter Volkos Vase, Record Book Nontypical Mule Deer, C.S. Bell Church Bell, Victor Talking Machine Phonograph, Ace Powell Paintings, Rose Schneider Painting, William Meuttman Indian Painting, 1865 Spencer Carbine Rifle, Winchester 1873 1876 1894 Rifles with History, Mammoth Plate Roland Reed Montana Blackfoot Indian Photos, David Dempsey Bronze Skeleton, Solid Silver Egyptian Coffee Set, Northwest Mounted Police Snider Carbine Rifle, Ohio Painted Blanket Chest, Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery, Charles M Russell Signed Postcard, and so much more.

Day 3: Montana Historical Documents, Historical American Flag Collection, Military Arms and Ephemera, Jewelry, Imperial Russian Silver, Paintings, Sculptures, Bronzes, Montana Library Collection, Native American Jewelry, Turquoise, Native American Art and Artifacts, and much more.

Highlights Include: Lorelei Brewing Sign, 36 Star American Flag, WW2 Japanese Rear Admiral Flag, Trench Knuckle Knives, 13 Star American Flag, Imperial Russian Silver Sword Belts, 44 Star American Flag, Robert Wyland Sculpture, 45 Star American Flag, Ottoman and Yemenite Jewelry, Andy Warhol Print.
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Tea Cups651Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Tea Cups
Davis Brothers Auction
2 5/8" diameter, 2 5/8" tall. No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pot...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Casserole652Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Casserole
Davis Brothers Auction
6" tall, 8" diameter. No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ce...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quail653Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quail
Davis Brothers Auction
3 3/4" long, 3 1/4" tall, 2 1/2" wide. No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails654Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails
Davis Brothers Auction
No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ceramics, printmaker.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails655Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails
Davis Brothers Auction
No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ceramics, printmaker.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails656Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails
Davis Brothers Auction
No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ceramics, printmaker.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails657Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quails
Davis Brothers Auction
No damage to note. Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, ceramics, printmaker.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Wedding Ring658Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Wedding Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Carved walrus material. Size 6 1/2
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Dog Whistle659Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Dog Whistle
Davis Brothers Auction
Carved from Walrus Material. 2" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Ulu Handle660Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Ulu Handle
Davis Brothers Auction
Carved Walrus Material. 3 1/4" long.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 220.00
Ancient Inuit Eskimo Arrow Shaft Straightener661Ancient Inuit Eskimo Arrow Shaft Straightener
Davis Brothers Auction
Gorgeous early piece. Decoration on one side. Ex museum collection. 4 1/8" long.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Cigarette Stem662Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Cigarette Stem
Davis Brothers Auction
Holder or Stem. 2 1/2" long.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Ancient Inuit Eskimo Harpoon Head663Ancient Inuit Eskimo Harpoon Head
Davis Brothers Auction
Stylized in the form of a seal head. Gorgeous early piece. 3 1/4" long.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Ancient Eskimo Inuit Kayak Toggle664Ancient Eskimo Inuit Kayak Toggle
Davis Brothers Auction
1 1/4" long.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Letter Opener665Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Letter Opener
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful scrimshaw. Carved Walrus material. 7" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Letter Opener666Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Letter Opener
Davis Brothers Auction
Gorgeous example, arctic fox handle. 7 3/8" long.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Ancient Eskimo Inuit Kayak Toggle667Ancient Eskimo Inuit Kayak Toggle
Davis Brothers Auction
1 1/2" long.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Cigarette Stem668Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Cigarette Stem
Davis Brothers Auction
4" long.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
Ancient Eskimo Inuit Net Repair Tool669Ancient Eskimo Inuit Net Repair Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
Ex museum collection. 2 1/4" long.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
Ancient Inuit Eskimo Arrow Shaft Straightener670Ancient Inuit Eskimo Arrow Shaft Straightener
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/4" long. Ex museum collection. Wonderful piece, with decoration on one side as shown.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Ancient Eskimo Inuit Lip Labret671Ancient Eskimo Inuit Lip Labret
Davis Brothers Auction
1 1/8" long.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Lewis & Clark 1804-2004 Indian Peace Medal672Lewis & Clark 1804-2004 Indian Peace Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
2 7/8" diameter.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Bronze673Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
Measures: 6 7/8" L x 4 5/8" W x 4 1/8" inches H. Charles Marion Russell (1864 - 1926) was active/lived in Montana, California, Missou...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
Hand Carved Wraith or Ghost Wood Sculpture674Hand Carved Wraith or Ghost Wood Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
Not signed. Very well made. Bronze base. 22" tall, 6 1/4" long, 6" wide.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Rod Lingren Bucking Bronc Cowboy Bronze675Rod Lingren Bucking Bronc Cowboy Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
El Cajon California Artist. 5 1/2" tall, 3 1/4" long, 2 7/8" wide. Rod Lingren began his art studies in his father’s classroom ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
Frederic Remington Mountain Man Bronze676Frederic Remington Mountain Man Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
13 1/2" tall, 8" long, 5 1/4" wide. In his lifetime polymath Frederic Remington was the most successful and famous Western American a...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Tobacco Canteen677Navajo Sterling Silver Tobacco Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
3 5/8" long. 138 grams.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
English Pewter Skull Coffin Flask678English Pewter Skull Coffin Flask
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/4" long.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Solid Sterling Silver Turkish Egyptian Coffee Set679Solid Sterling Silver Turkish Egyptian Coffee Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful set. Hallmarked as shown. Solid Silver. 1000 Grams. Platter is 12 1/2" diameter, Pot is 6 1/2" tall.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
David W. Dempsey Kneeling Bronze Skeleton680David W. Dempsey Kneeling Bronze Skeleton
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 7 3/4" tall, 4 1/2" long, 3 1/4" wide. David Dempsey (20th Century) is known for Sculpture.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Antique 34" Golden Mohair Knickerbocker Teddy Bear681Antique 34" Golden Mohair Knickerbocker Teddy Bear
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare bear, largest size offered to our knowledge. Fantastic all original condition. Appears to have been cherished and never played with. Hump Back. A
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to a***s for 187.50
Gigantic Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug682Gigantic Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
This is one of the largest black bear rugs that we have ever come across. 73" long, 70" paw to paw. Absolute giant of a black bear. Only f...
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
Antique Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug Head683Antique Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug Head
Davis Brothers Auction
Old bear, has turned golden with age. Would look good mounted on the wall or staged in your cabin. 19" long. Only for sale where legal. No Inte...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Named Vietnam War Grouping684Named Vietnam War Grouping
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping including personal effects and documents. Named to a Dwaine F. Selk of Missoula Montana.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
The Life of General P.H. Sheridan685The Life of General P.H. Sheridan
Davis Brothers Auction
The hero of the Shenandoah. Julian K. Larke. 1864. Rare early civil war booklet.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
Antique Hudsons Bay Fur Trade Brass Beaver Bucket686Antique Hudsons Bay Fur Trade Brass Beaver Bucket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bucket. Beaver engraved on the front. 9 1/2" tall, 9 1/4" diameter.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Plains Native American Indian Beaded Baby Vest687Plains Native American Indian Beaded Baby Vest
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century. 10 1/2" long, 5 1/4" tall.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Alaskan Gold Miner Gold Nugget Watch Fob688Alaskan Gold Miner Gold Nugget Watch Fob
Davis Brothers Auction
Made from gold nuggets. A couple have some turquoise inclusions. Very flashy and fancy. 29.53 grams total weight.
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Antique Ohio Painted Poplar Blanket Chest689Antique Ohio Painted Poplar Blanket Chest
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Measures 41 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 23 3/4" tall.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana Bowie Knife 33BA690Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana Bowie Knife 33BA
Davis Brothers Auction
This is one of the rarest and most iconic bowie knives Rudy Ruana ever made. It is called the 33BA James Bowie, after the knife that was carried by th
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for 6,500.00
Ruana Bonner Montana Vic's Blade Knife691Ruana Bonner Montana Vic's Blade Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used or carried. 8 1/2" long.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 6BD692Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 6BD
Davis Brothers Auction
8 3/8" long. Never used or carried. A few minor carbon spots on the blade from being stored in the sheath.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Ruana Bonner Montana Knife693Ruana Bonner Montana Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
8 3/8" long. Never used or carried.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 12a M Stamp694Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 12a M Stamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used or carried. 10 1/2" long.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 28CD Skinner Knife695Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 28CD Skinner Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
M stamped. Never used or carried. Has a few carbon spots on the blade from storage in the sheath. 9 1/8" long.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 6BD696Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 6BD
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/4" long. Lightly used.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 21a Deluxe697Ruana Bonner Montana Knife 21a Deluxe
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used or carried. 9 1/2" long.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
Ruana Bonner Montana 28CD Skinner Knife698Ruana Bonner Montana 28CD Skinner Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
9" long. Never used or carried, a few carbon spots on the blade from storage in the sheath.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 22a Camp Hatchet699Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 22a Camp Hatchet
Davis Brothers Auction
Does not appear to have been used. Has some carbon spotting as shown from storage. Could be cleaned and buffed. Scabbard retaining strap is damaged. 1
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 30A Bowie Knife700Rudy RH Ruana Bonner Montana 30A Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Bullwhip M signed blade. 14 3/8" long. Gorgeous old knife.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00