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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Exterior Photograph of T.W. Cochran & Co., Oldest Department Store in Texas141 - Exterior Photograph of T.W. Cochran & Co., Oldest Department Store in Texas
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DESCRIPTION Mount measures 9" x 7". Depicts the T.W. Cochrane & Company store in Belton, Texas. Ca. 1904-1917. Originally established...
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Albumen Prints of Saloons and Interiors142 - Albumen Prints of Saloons and Interiors
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of several large-format albumen prints, the largest mount measuring 10" x 8". Depicts interiors of saloons, beer...
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Lot of Photo Postcards143 - Lot of Photo Postcards
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes thirteen photo postcards with western themes. Studios include the Electric Post Card Studio, Fort Worth, Texas; and The Arrow
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Lot of Postcard Images144 - Lot of Postcard Images
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes nineteen postcard images and mass-produced postcards of cowboys, outdoor scenes, and other western themes. Studio marks inclu
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Photos of Frontier Work Camps145 - Photos of Frontier Work Camps
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of several photographs, largest mount measuring 8.5" x 6.5", depicting work camps on the frontier; including tent...
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Lot of Photographs from Western Studios, Including  Arizona Territory146 - Lot of Photographs from Western Studios, Including Arizona Territory
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes several photographs from western studios, both staged and formal portraits. Largest mount measures 5.75" x 7.75"....
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Large Format Photograph of Luther Sage "Yellowstone" Kelley147 - Large Format Photograph of Luther Sage "Yellowstone" Kelley
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DESCRIPTION 8" x 9.75". Depicts famous hunter and scout Luther Sage Kelley in western garb. Mounted to a cardboard support. **Fair condit...
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CDV Attributed to Wells Fargo Agent J.L. Walsh148 - CDV Attributed to Wells Fargo Agent J.L. Walsh
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DESCRIPTION 2 3/8" x 4". Depicting a seated man in a double-breasted coat armed with two revolvers. Verso marked in pencil "Wells Far...
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Pair of Wells Fargo Express Saddlebags149 - Pair of Wells Fargo Express Saddlebags
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DESCRIPTION Leather and canvas construction with bags measuring 14" x 11: x 5". Both marked with stenciled "W.F. & CO./EXPRESS&qu...
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Wells Fargo Company Guard Button150 - Wells Fargo Company Guard Button
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DESCRIPTION 23mm two-piece construction with soldered shank. Obverse reads "WELLS FARGO/GUARD/AND COMPANY" with "TIFFANY & CO/NEW...
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Pair of Wells Fargo Saddlebags151 - Pair of Wells Fargo Saddlebags
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DESCRIPTION Leather and canvas construction with bags measuring 45" x 21". Both sides & the middle marked with stenciled "W.F. &a...
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Cabinet Card of Cowboy and Pinkerton Agent Charles Siringo152 - Cabinet Card of Cowboy and Pinkerton Agent Charles Siringo
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DESCRIPTION 4.25" x 6.5", depicts Siringo mounted on a horse. Verso marked in pencil "Charles A. Siringo". Born February 1855, ...
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1889 Edition of "A Texas Cow-Boy" by Charles A Siringo.153 - 1889 Edition of "A Texas Cow-Boy" by Charles A Siringo.
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DESCRIPTION 1889, blue cover. Published by Talty & Wiley of Dallas, Texas. Includes postcard photo signed "June 20, 1922/Chas a Siringo&quo...
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Rare "A Cowboy Detective, An Autobiography" by Charles A. Siringo154 - Rare "A Cowboy Detective, An Autobiography" by Charles A. Siringo
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DESCRIPTION First edition with green cloth cover. Printed 1912. Written by Pinkerton Detective Charles A. Siringo, A Cowboy Detective continues the
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Photographs of Ranchers and Cowboys155 - Photographs of Ranchers and Cowboys
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of several images, largest measuring 10" x 8" depicting cowboys and ranchers at work, including a cotton harvest,...
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Lot of Studio Images of Western Men156 - Lot of Studio Images of Western Men
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes images of men in western dress, largest mount measuring 6" x 7.75". Studio marks include W.A. Bradley, operating ...
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Lot of Western Photographs157 - Lot of Western Photographs
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes a selection of western photos, including mounted men and women, children, farmers, and other western subjects. Largest mount
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Photographs of Mounted Subjects158 - Photographs of Mounted Subjects
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DESCRIPTION Lot consists of several photos of mounted subjects with their horses. Largest mount measures 9.75" x 7.75". **Some wear to co...
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Lot of Urban Photographs159 - Lot of Urban Photographs
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes three large photographs of urban areas and developing towns, the largest measuring 12" x 10". One humorous image ...
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Photographs of Groups at Leisure160 - Photographs of Groups at Leisure
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DESCRIPTION Lot includes several images of groups engaged in leisurely activities such as playing music, hiking, and gatherings, as well as several fa
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