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 Advertising Material for "The Crimson Skull" (1922)201 - Lot of Advertising Material for "The Crimson Skull" (1922)
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of two 14" x 18.5" pressbooks, a 9" x 12" pressbook and a 4.5" x 7" herald advertising the 19...
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Lot of Advertising Material for "The Crimson Skull" (1922)202 - Lot of Advertising Material for "The Crimson Skull" (1922)
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of two 14" x 18.5" pressbooks advertising the 1922 silent film "The Crimson Skull". **Good condition o...
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"My Life East and West" by William S. Hart, Autographed Edition203 - "My Life East and West" by William S. Hart, Autographed Edition
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DESCRIPTION 1929 printing, inscribed "To/My friend/Louis Tepper/who hails from the prairies/of New Jersey/ from Bill Hart/Horseshoe Ranch/Newha...
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Two Novels by William S. Hart204 - Two Novels by William S. Hart
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes one 1935 edition of The Law on Horseback and Other Stories, and one fourth edition printing of A Lighter of Flames with inscr
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Archive of Louis Tepper and Bill Hart Items205 - Archive of Louis Tepper and Bill Hart Items
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DESCRIPTION Largest measures 11.75" x 13.5" in frame. Lot consists of several items pertaining to William S. Hart and film producer and ...
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Group of William S. Hart Promotional Photos and Memorabilia206 - Group of William S. Hart Promotional Photos and Memorabilia
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes several promotional objects pertaining to the career of William S. Hart. Includes several promotional images, the largest mea
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Cabinet Card of William S. Hart from "The Virginian"207 - Cabinet Card of William S. Hart from "The Virginian"
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DESCRIPTION 5" x 7.375", 7" x 11" on support. Depicts William Hart during his role in the state play "The Virginian" i...
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS208 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS
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DESCRIPTION Letter to Louis Tepper concerning donating books to a library. Includes cover. **Good condition overall with some minor wear to corners a
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, September 1930, ALS209 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, September 1930, ALS
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DESCRIPTION Two-page letter to Louis Tepper, thanking him for a gift. Dated September 14, 1930. Includes cover. **Good condition overall. Some handli
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, September 1931, ALS210 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, September 1931, ALS
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DESCRIPTION One-page letter to Louis Tepper with his thanks for a work of art sent to him. Includes cover. **Good condition overall with some stainin
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, TLS March 1935211 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, TLS March 1935
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DESCRIPTION Letter from William Hart to Louis Tepper regarding the receipt of a watercolor painting of a Sioux warrior by Joseph Scheuerle. Hart also
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS March 1936212 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS March 1936
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DESCRIPTION Two-page letter from Hart at the Astor Hotel in New York to Louis Tepper, regarding his work schedule as well as his wish to donate some b
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS April 1936213 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS April 1936
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DESCRIPTION One-page letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper appearing to express his frustration at a an issue with the "transportation Co...
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS August 1936214 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS August 1936
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DESCRIPTION Two-page letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper discussing an article published by the Associated Press regarding his return to film,
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS December 1936215 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS December 1936
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DESCRIPTION One-page letter from William Hart to Louis Tepper regarding money made from the sale of books. Includes cover. **Good condition overall w
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS January 1937216 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS January 1937
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DESCRIPTION One-page letter regarding a shipment of books being sent to Hart while he was staying in New York. Includes cover. **Good condition overa
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS April 1937217 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS April 1937
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DESCRIPTION One-page letter from William Hart to Louis Tepper asking if he had sent any books for sale. Includes cover. **Good condition overall with
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Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS June 1937218 - Letter from William S. Hart to Louis Tepper, ALS June 1937
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DESCRIPTION One-page letter from William Hart to Louis Tepper regarding his thanks for being considered for an honorary member of the Police Chief&#...
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Note from William S. Hart, ANS219 - Note from William S. Hart, ANS
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DESCRIPTION From William S. Hart, indicating he would be home on Sunday. Includes cover addressed to Louis Tepper. *Goo condition overall. Some wear
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Robert Albrecht to Louis Tepper, DS, March 1957220 - Robert Albrecht to Louis Tepper, DS, March 1957
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DESCRIPTION Letter from Robert Albrecht, President of the New Jersey Arms Collectors Club, showing receipt for a revolver, photo, and letter sent to h
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Lot of Western Books221 - Lot of Western Books
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of books pertaining to the American West. Includes one copy of Custer on the Little Bighorn by Thomas B. Marquis; one 1979 co
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Plains Beaded Skullcracker Club, Attributed to Crow Foot (Lakota, 1876-1890)222 - Plains Beaded Skullcracker Club, Attributed to Crow Foot (Lakota, 1876-1890)
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DESCRIPTION 25.25" rawhide-covered haft with 4" x 2.5" stone head. Haft decorated in sections of beadwork in white, light blue, red, ...
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US Model 1872 Infantry Dress Hat223 - US Model 1872 Infantry Dress Hat
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DESCRIPTION Stiffened wool construction with leather sweatband and unbound leather visor. Leather chinstrap with buckle secured with US general servic
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US Model 1872 Forage Cap224 - US Model 1872 Forage Cap
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DESCRIPTION Dark blue wool construction with bound leather visor. Grosgrain sweatband with polished cotton lining. Plain leather false chinstrap with
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US Model 1881 Dress Helmet225 - US Model 1881 Dress Helmet
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DESCRIPTION Cork construction with dark blue wool and leather sweatband. Later round shape with Morocco leather sweatband. Composite brass fittings in
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NO LOT226 - NO LOT
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DESCRIPTION NO LOT
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Composite US Model 1881 Dress Helmet, 1st Infantry227 - Composite US Model 1881 Dress Helmet, 1st Infantry
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DESCRIPTION Dark blue wool construction with bound brim and leather sweatband. Infantry branch officer fittings and plume with leather-backed brass ch
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US Model 1881 Officer's Dress Helmet, 3rd Cavalry228 - US Model 1881 Officer's Dress Helmet, 3rd Cavalry
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DESCRIPTION Dark blue construction with bound front and rear visor, leather sweatband, and brown cotton lining. Interior shows "J.H. McKenny &a...
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Composite US Model 1881 Officer's Dress Helmet229 - Composite US Model 1881 Officer's Dress Helmet
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DESCRIPTION Dark blue stiffened wool construction with bound visors and Morocco leather sweatband. Brass artillery branch fittings with leather-backed
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Composite US Model 1881 Dress Helmet230 - Composite US Model 1881 Dress Helmet
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DESCRIPTION Dark blue stiffened wool construction with bound visors, integral skullcap and liner, and morocco leather sweatband. Early elongated shape
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Lot of Two Deputy US Marshall Badges231 - Lot of Two Deputy US Marshall Badges
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes two nickel Deputy US Marshall badges measuring 2.75"x2.25" and 3" x 2.25". Ca. late 19th-early 20th cen...
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Pair of Late 19th Century Indian Police Badges232 - Pair of Late 19th Century Indian Police Badges
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes two Indian Police badges, both measuring approximately 2.5" x 2.25". One of brass with nickel plating. **Some we...
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Map of California, Texas, and Mexico and Part of the United States233 - Map of California, Texas, and Mexico and Part of the United States
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DESCRIPTION Mount measures 11.5" x 10". Polychrome map highlighting the various individual states of Mexico, with an explanation highlight...
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Map of Mexico and Guatemala by Thomas Tegg, London234 - Map of Mexico and Guatemala by Thomas Tegg, London
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DESCRIPTION Mount measures 12.5" x10.25". Polychrome map by London Printer Thomas Tegg, ca. 1829. Mounted to cardboard and wrapped in pla...
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Check Signed by John Coffee Hays, February 1851235 - Check Signed by John Coffee Hays, February 1851
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DESCRIPTION 2.5" x 6". Check from John Coffee Hays for $50 as Sheriff of San Francisco dated February 24 1851. **Fair condition. Some wea...
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Lot of Indian Trader Documents, Blackfeet Reservation236 - Lot of Indian Trader Documents, Blackfeet Reservation
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of several documents pertaining to the business of J.H. Sherburne and his business operating on the Blackfleet reservation in
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Lot of Documents Pertaining to John L. Springston237 - Lot of Documents Pertaining to John L. Springston
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DESCRIPTION Archive of documents concerning the activities of one John .L. Springston, Possibly John Leak Springston, Cherokee lawyer, interpreter, an
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Letter Describing Indian Diplomats Traveling to Washington D.C., Dated 1855238 - Letter Describing Indian Diplomats Traveling to Washington D.C., Dated 1855
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DESCRIPTION Letter from Cincinnati describing several American Indian diplomats, including a Winnebago Chief, traveling to Washington, D.C. to negotia
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Texas and California Stage Company Way Bill, Dated 1877239 - Texas and California Stage Company Way Bill, Dated 1877
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DESCRIPTION Way bill for a round trip from Fort Concho, Texas, to Fort Davis, Texas, with a stop at Fort Stockton. The journey covered approximately 2
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Lot of Oklahoma Territory Legal Documents240 - Lot of Oklahoma Territory Legal Documents
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of several legal documents from Noble County, Oklahoma Territory, including civil and criminal cases. Date ranges from 1894-1
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Lot of Indian Territory Bank Documents241 - Lot of Indian Territory Bank Documents
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes a selection of bank documents from Indian Territory institutions, including documents pertaining to the Choctaw National Bank
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Lot of US Indian Service Sales Documents242 - Lot of US Indian Service Sales Documents
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes three documents from the US Indian Service granting permission for three Indians to sell goods. Names include "Every B...
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Lot of Two Mail Pouches243 - Lot of Two Mail Pouches
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes two late 19th century mail pouches, measuring 17" x 9" and 22" x 15.25". One marked with Wells Fargo &a...
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A Limited Edition Leather Texas Ranger Saddle by Don Atkinson, Number 13 of 30244 - A Limited Edition Leather Texas Ranger Saddle by Don Atkinson, Number 13 of 30
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DESCRIPTION American (Texas), 20th century. Made by Don Atkinson and Jeremy Hacker of Ingram, Texas. Plaque indicates manufacture for "Former T...
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An Equestrian Bronze Horse Bust Sculpture by Jim Reno (American 1929-2008)245 - An Equestrian Bronze Horse Bust Sculpture by Jim Reno (American 1929-2008)
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DESCRIPTION spend a buck bronze bust signed and dated 1988 11 of 15 ht. 16, wd. 20, dp. 9 inches (sculpture) rising on wooden base with plaque **Over
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A Very Fine Bronze Buffalo Sculpture by Veryl Goodnight (American 1947-)246 - A Very Fine Bronze Buffalo Sculpture by Veryl Goodnight (American 1947-)
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DESCRIPTION wither deep in powder bronze buffalo signed and dated 1985 23 of 25 rising on marble base and applied to fitted wooden base **Overall ver
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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A Cold Painted Bronze Comanche Indian on Horseback By Jim Reno (American 1929-2008)247 - A Cold Painted Bronze Comanche Indian on Horseback By Jim Reno (American 1929-2008)
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DESCRIPTION on the warpath Comanche Indian cold painted bronze signed on base ht. 31, wd 30 inches (with base) rising on a lazy susan base **Overall
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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A Frederic Remington Bronze "Bronco Buster" Sculpture (American, 1861-1909)248 - A Frederic Remington Bronze "Bronco Buster" Sculpture (American, 1861-1909)
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DESCRIPTION Bronco Buster bronze sculpture signed on base foundry mark 1R78 C 261 of 1000 ht. 18, wd. 15, dp. 9 inches rising on fitted wooden base
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
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NO LOT249 - NO LOT
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DESCRIPTION NO LOT
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A Large Carved Cigar Store Indian by Frank Gallagher250 - A Large Carved Cigar Store Indian by Frank Gallagher
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A hand carved and painted cigar store Indian by Frank Gallagher of the Gallagher family. Frank is third generation
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
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