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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A Hand Carved Cowboy Boot "Mesquite Kicker" by C. Baren251 - A Hand Carved Cowboy Boot "Mesquite Kicker" by C. Baren
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DESCRIPTION Mesquite Kicker carved burlwood cowboy boot plaque with "C. Baren" and Title ht. 13, wd. 11, dp. 4 inches **Overall good cond...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (220.00 + 39.60BP) = 259.60
 
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A Texas Ranger Revolver Table Lamp252 - A Texas Ranger Revolver Table Lamp
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A mixed metal western Texas Ranger themed revolver table lamp, standard having a lone star double revolver base an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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A Decorative Table Lamp with Tripod Arrow Base253 - A Decorative Table Lamp with Tripod Arrow Base
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A decorative table lamp with arrow design; ht. 34, wd. 10, dp. 10 inches. **Fine condition overall.** $50-$100
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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Illustration Oil on Canvas "Love Poem" by Frank B. Austin, ("Bahah Zhonie", Navajo, 1938-2017)254 - Illustration Oil on Canvas "Love Poem" by Frank B. Austin, ("Bahah Zhonie", Navajo, 1938-2017)
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DESCRIPTION Love Poems oil on canvas portrait signed and dated 1969 17.5 x 23.5 inches (sight) 22.5 x 28 inches (frame) **Overall good condition. Min
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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A Mixed Metal Equestrian Hinged Ice/Wine Bucket255 - A Mixed Metal Equestrian Hinged Ice/Wine Bucket
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. An equestrian inspired ice bucket or wine cooler in mixed alloy metals, having a hinged head with open interior; h
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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A Horseshoe Wine Rack256 - A Horseshoe Wine Rack
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A wine rack designed with welded horsehoes; ht. 16,wd,17, dp. 5 inches. **Fine condition overall.** $100-$200
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A Bronze Horse Bust Wine Stopper plus Cowboy Boot Door Stops257 - A Bronze Horse Bust Wine Stopper plus Cowboy Boot Door Stops
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A bronze equestrian horse bust wine stopper, hallmark of a hand and marked C.C., rising on a shaped wooden stand w
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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An Iron Wood Rack with Cowboy Boots258 - An Iron Wood Rack with Cowboy Boots
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. An iron wood rack with twist handle and cowboy boot overall design; ht. 23, wd. 17, dp. 15 inches. **Overall good
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A Group of Three Various Sized Silver Belt Buckles259 - A Group of Three Various Sized Silver Belt Buckles
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A group of three various size and makers belt buckles associated with OCHA and NCHA. Single largest buckle from OC
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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A Group of 3 Sterling and Gold Overlaid Belt Buckles260 - A Group of 3 Sterling and Gold Overlaid Belt Buckles
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A group of three belt buckles from the Augusta Classic finalist from years 1996,1999 and 2002, all buckles hand e
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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A Group of Four Silver and Gold Overlay Belt Buckles261 - A Group of Four Silver and Gold Overlay Belt Buckles
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A group of four belt buckles ranging from NCHA Defrby to NCHA National Championship from years of 1889, 1993, 1994
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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A Group of Four Silver and Gold Overlay Belt Buckles262 - A Group of Four Silver and Gold Overlay Belt Buckles
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A group of four belt buckles, single personalized with American flag and mongram, three buckles from the NCHA clas
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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A Group of Five Montana Silversmiths Belt Buckles263 - A Group of Five Montana Silversmiths Belt Buckles
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A group of five belt buckles, all buckles hand engraved by Montana Silversmiths, each with Montana sterling silver
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
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A Group of Three Silver Overlay Belt Buckles by Montana Silversmiths264 - A Group of Three Silver Overlay Belt Buckles by Montana Silversmiths
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. A group of three belt buckles from the OCHA and the NCCHA, allbuckles hand engraved with sterling silver plate hal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Two National Cutting Horse Association Jim Reno Bronze Trophies265 - Two National Cutting Horse Association Jim Reno Bronze Trophies
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. Two horse cutting trophies from the National Cutting Horse Association, each silvered bronze signed "Jim Re...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Two National Cutting Horse Association Jim Reno Bronze Trophies266 - Two National Cutting Horse Association Jim Reno Bronze Trophies
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DESCRIPTION American, 20th century. Two horse cutting trophies from the National Cutting Horse Association, each silvered bronze signed "Jim Re...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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*Cased Sam Colt Sesquicentennial Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver267 - *Cased Sam Colt Sesquicentennial Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver
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DESCRIPTION .45 LC caliber, 7.5" round barrel, S/N 3530SC. Commemorative number 1 of 5,000. Blued barrel with nickel plated cylinder, hammer, a...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,180.00
 
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Teddy Roosevelt CDV with Rough Riders Book268 - Teddy Roosevelt CDV with Rough Riders Book
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes an 1899 first edition printing of The Fun and Fighting of the Rough Riders by Tom Hall, and a 3.5" x 4.25" CDV de...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Cabinet Card of a Well-Armed Man269 - Cabinet Card of a Well-Armed Man
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DESCRIPTION 2.75" x 6". Depicts a man dressed in western garb including a pair of shotgun chaps. He is carrying a double pistol rig with t...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
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Antique Roping Saddle270 - Antique Roping Saddle
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DESCRIPTION 15" seat with tooled cantle and pommel. Iron-banded wood stirrups with decorative leather conchos and fringe throughout. **Good co...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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US M1912 Saddle271 - US M1912 Saddle
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DESCRIPTION 16" seat, complete with fenders, stirrups, and straps. **Fair condition overall. Bloom is present throughout. Some wear to stitche...
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Pair of Bronco Belts Attributed to Bill Pickett272 - Pair of Bronco Belts Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes two leather bronco belts measuring 31.5" and 33" without buckles. One marked with a star with wings, and the othe...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Bronco Busting Belt and Gun Belt Attributed to Bill Pickett273 - Bronco Busting Belt and Gun Belt Attributed to Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes one 35.75" x 7.75" leather bronco belt with decorative tooling, and one pistol belt decorated with brass tacks. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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Lot of Two Horse Hair Hat Bands Attributed to Bill Picket274 - Lot of Two Horse Hair Hat Bands Attributed to Bill Picket
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes two hat bands of woven horsehair, one with bold polychrome tones and macrame fringe. **Fine condition overall. Some wear and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 27.00BP) = 177.00
 
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Third place Ribbon from National Feeders and Breeders Show in Fort Worth, Texas March 8-15, 1913275 - Third place Ribbon from National Feeders and Breeders Show in Fort Worth, Texas March 8-15, 1913
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DESCRIPTION 10.75" x 5.25" cream white ribbon with gilt lettering. **Good condition. Some fading and discoloration with some wea to corne...
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**Colt SIngle Action Army Revolver from the 101 Ranch, Belonging to Performer Vernon Seaver276 - **Colt SIngle Action Army Revolver from the 101 Ranch, Belonging to Performer Vernon Seaver
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DESCRIPTION .44-40 caliber, 7.5" barrel, S/N 326162 (ca. 1913). All numbers match with the exception of the grips, the right of which is marked...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Plains Style Bow and Arrows with Quiver and Case277 - Plains Style Bow and Arrows with Quiver and Case
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DESCRIPTION Bow measures 41" between arrow-shaped string nocks, flat profile. Arrow shafts are tipped with tanged iron heads bound in sinew. Di...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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101 Ranch and Wild West Show Images including "Yardlong"278 - 101 Ranch and Wild West Show Images including "Yardlong"
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes three large-format images depicting the cast of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show and the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. Images disp
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Picture of Maggie Turner, Wife of Bill Pickett279 - Picture of Maggie Turner, Wife of Bill Pickett
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DESCRIPTION 9" x 12.5". Framed image of Maggie Turner, who married rodeo performer Bill Pickett in 1890. Maggie was born the enslaved daug...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
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Photos of 101 Ranch Personalities280 - Photos of 101 Ranch Personalities
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of a selection of large format photographs, the largest measuring 10.75" x 13.75" depicting individuals closely a...
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Contemporary NMLRA Trophy Pipe Tomahawk281 - Contemporary NMLRA Trophy Pipe Tomahawk
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DESCRIPTION 7" x 2.25" head with 19" functional pipe haft. Engraved on blade "JOE MEGERLE/KY LONGRIFLE TEAM/1973". Given as...
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Lot of Trade Knives and Axes282 - Lot of Trade Knives and Axes
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes a selection of trade axes and blades, the largest measuring 17" x 8.5". **Fair condition overall. Some scattered...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (270.00) = 270.00
 
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Large Powder Horn283 - Large Powder Horn
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DESCRIPTION 29" length along outside curve. Wooden plug secured with wooden pegs. Carved faceted rings on spout. **Good condition overall. Som...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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Lot of Three Powder Horns284 - Lot of Three Powder Horns
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of two powder horns and one priming horn, the largest measures 9.25" long from the outside curve. One horn has been pa...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Lot of Three Powder Horns285 - Lot of Three Powder Horns
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes three powder horns, the largest measuring 12.75" on the longest side. Wooden plugs secured with iron pins, some exampl...
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Lot of Bison Horn Tools286 - Lot of Bison Horn Tools
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of six tools formed from bison bones, the largest measuring 14.5". Tools have been cut, smoothed, and otherwise altere...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Mississippian Style Clay Pot287 - Mississippian Style Clay Pot
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DESCRIPTION 5.5" x 6.75" with flared rim and tapered bottom. Visible temper appears to be quartz or shell. Visible lines from forming tool...
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Western Style Rug288 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 85." x 48". Western style polychrome rug with geometric motifs. **Some bleeding of color from age with some scattered stains ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Western Style Rug289 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 39" x 65". Polychrome geometric motifs with whip stitching on border. **Good condition overall. Some minor soling and stainin...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Western Style Rug290 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 65" x 37". Black, red, gray, and cream color in geometric forms. Visible lazy lines. **Some bleeding of red coloring with som...
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Western Style Rug291 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 78.5" x 46". Polychrome weaving with complex geometric and floral motifs. **Good condition overall. Some stains and grime wi...
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Western Style Rug292 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 130" x 39". Polychrome weaving with geometric and floral motifs. Light fringe edging. **Fair condition overall. Some scattere...
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Western Style Rug293 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 60.5" x 43.5". Polychrome weaving with repeating geometric forms. **Some pulling and loosening of edges and corners. Some sca...
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Western Style Rug294 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 56.5" x 34.5". Polychrome weaving with geometric themes and border adornments. **Good condition overall. Some scattered stain...
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Western Style Rug295 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 64.5" x 41". Polychrome woven with geometric designs. **Some scattered staining and fading of colors. Edges in good conditio...
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Western Style Rug296 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 89" x 43" Polychrome weaving with figural motifs along with birds. **Good condition overall. Some scattered staining and moth...
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Western Style Rug297 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 57" x 39". Polychrome weaving with overstitch on edges. **Good condition overall. Some staining and fading of fabric. Edge b...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Western Style Rug298 - Western Style Rug
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DESCRIPTION 81" x 51". Polychrome pattern with geometric and floral motifs. Short fringe. **Some bleeding of color into light areas along...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Pair of Western Style Rugs299 - Pair of Western Style Rugs
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of two western style rugs with ploychrome geometric motifs. Largest measures 39.25" x 57". **Fair condition. Som...
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Currier & Ives Death of Lt. Col. Henry Clay Jr. by Joseph Ward300 - Currier & Ives Death of Lt. Col. Henry Clay Jr. by Joseph Ward
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DESCRIPTION Death of Lieut. Col. Henry Clay Jr. of the second regiment Kentucky volunteers. at the battle of Buena Vista Feb 23, 1847. "Leave ...
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