American Indian & Western Americana Auction

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This sale features nearly 300 lots of American Indian art and artifacts as well as items that recall the romantic image of the American West. Highlighted lots include a Winchester Model 1890 Rifle used at the 101 Ranch (Lot 117), a Colt Single Action Army Revolver owned by 101 Ranch Performer and Young Buffalo Wild West Show Manager Vernon Seaver (Lot 276). Also included is a variety of western artifacts including hats and spurs from the BAR-C Ranch, owned by Bill Geis, grandson of 101 Ranch Comptroller Ellsworth Collings. These include vintage hats (Lots 90-94), horse bits (96-98), and spurs (100-104).

Lewis & Grant is especially proud to feature in this auction are several lots attributed to legendary cowboy and wild west show performer Bill Pickett (1870-1832). These items were in the possession of BIll Geis and the Bar-C ranch after the closure of the 101 Ranch in 1932, Pickett having passed away that same year. An important breaker of the color barrier in rodeos and Wild West Shows, Bill Pickett is credited with the now-classic sport of "bull-dogging". These artifacts include two pairs of chaps (Lots 110-111), a selection of family photos (Lots 112), and two firearms (Lots 115-116), believed to have been used by Pickett during his lifetime.

This auction also features several excellent lots of western art, including a limited edition statue by Veryl Goodnight (Lot 246), several attractive bronzed (Lots 245, 247, 248), a painting by Navajo painter Frank B. Austin (Lot 254), and a variety of western themed decor perfect for complimenting a ranch house or those who appreciate equestrian decoration.

Lewis & Grant also presents a wide selection of historic manuscripts and photographs, which capture both the legendary and mundane aspects of western life, including images of ranchers, cowboys, horsemen, and American Indians.

Absentee and pre-bidding begins February 18, with live bidding commencing Tuesday, February 28th at 10:00 am EST. For more information or to r
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Lot of 20th Century Western Themed Collectibles121 - Lot of 20th Century Western Themed Collectibles
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes a selection of collectibles from the mid-20th century period in collecting known as the "Indian Craze". Items inc...
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Lot of Western Themed Pocket Knives122 - Lot of Western Themed Pocket Knives
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes five pocket knives with western pop culture heroes including Zorro, Gene Autry, Dave Evans, the Lone Ranger, and Roy Rogers.
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Lot of Two Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Souvenir Cabinet Cards123 - Lot of Two Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Souvenir Cabinet Cards
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes two 1885-dated souvenir cabinet cards, the largest measuring 4.25" x 6", purchased from Buffalo Bill's Wild W...
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Collection of Cabinet Cards an Buffalo and Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show Program124 - Collection of Cabinet Cards an Buffalo and Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show Program
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of four cabinet cards, two of which depict Plains American Indians. Studio marks include T.D. Lewis of Kingston, New York; La
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Souvenir Knife from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show125 - Souvenir Knife from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
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DESCRIPTION 4.5" clip-point blade with 1.25" false edge. Thin brass crossguard with bone handle wrapped in sheet of brass stamped "BU...
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Pair of Nocona Boots with Crockett Spurs126 - Pair of Nocona Boots with Crockett Spurs
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DESCRIPTION Black leather construction with sewn square-toe soles and "Cats paw" heels. Textile straps with "NOCONA/BOOT/NOCONA/TEXAS...
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Large Pair of Brass Spurs Attributed to Bill Pickett127 - Large Pair of Brass Spurs Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Large pair of brass spurs measuring 3.75" x 9" x 3.5. Some light floral engraving on heel bands with six-point rowels. **Good...
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A Pair of Spurs by Tom Balding of Sheridan Wyoming128 - A Pair of Spurs by Tom Balding of Sheridan Wyoming
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DESCRIPTION American (Wyoming), 20th century. A pair of seven inch spurs marked Tom Balding Sheridan, Wyoming. Heel band shank decorated, leather by V
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A Pair of Single Mounted Spurs by Marlin Spurgeon129 - A Pair of Single Mounted Spurs by Marlin Spurgeon
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DESCRIPTION Texas, 20th century. A pair of six inch single mounted spurs by the late Texan Marlin Spurgeon, heel band with elaborate designed silver m
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Pair of Western Leather Leggings130 - Pair of Western Leather Leggings
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DESCRIPTION 8.5" x 20" Leather construction with tooled trim. **Good condition. Leather shows some wear from wear and use wth some repai...
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