Auction Details
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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71 - Plains Pad SaddleLewis & Grant Auctions
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3.5" x 13.75". Stuffed buckskin construction with red and white beaded adornment. Red wool and buckskin tassles on each corner...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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72 - Pair of Beaded TrousersLewis & Grant Auctions
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14.5" x 38". Buckskin construction with French pockets and button fly. Beaded on pocket edge and outseams in yellow, blue, whi...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
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73 - Lot of Three Camp KnivesLewis & Grant Auctions
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Lot consists of three antique camp knives with 12.5", 10.25", and 7" blades with wood scales and bone grips. Smaller knif...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (50.00 + 9.00BP) = 59.00
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74 - Pair of German Silver ArmbandsLewis & Grant Auctions
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4.125" x 3"> German silver with hammered texture finish and scalloped designs. Two holes on each end for ties. Marked on in...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 300.00
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75 - Pair of German Silver ArmbandsLewis & Grant Auctions
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3.75" x 1.5". Bent flexible German silver construction with German silver medallions. One medallion with punch-stamp decoratio...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
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76 - Lot of Trade JewelryLewis & Grant Auctions
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Lot includes three pairs of trade jewelry items including one pair of 4" silver plated armbands with geometric edge design, one pai...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 150.00
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77 - Bone BreastplateLewis & Grant Auctions
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20" x 10". Bone pipes with red and white pony beads and feathers. **Good condition overall. Some darkening and staining of bo...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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78 - Southwest Hide & Wood DrumLewis & Grant Auctions
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7" x 6.5" x 23" circumference. "Taos, N.M." Rawhide head,hide lacings, cottonwood body. **Some minor old repai...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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79 - Navajo BlanketLewis & Grant Auctions
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62.5" x 78.5". Polychrome stripes with visible lazy lines. **Good condition overall. Some scattered moth holes and loosening ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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80 - Plains Hide and Wood Hand DrumLewis & Grant Auctions
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9.5" x 5.25". 17.75" circumference. Apache, Rawhide construction sinew-stitched over wood frame. Some remnants of cobalt ...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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