Best of the West: Antiques & Native American Auction November 12th, 2022

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North American Auction Co. is proud to announce our next catalog with in-house bidding on NaaBid.com . Join us for our Best of the West Auction, November 12th, 2022 at 9am Mountain Time. This will be our last Collector sale of the year and includes several large collections.

The sale includes the DeFrancesca Western Antiques and Art Collection, some items from the Sundog Bruce VanLandingham Collection, as well as many other rare items. From Navajo Rugs and Jewelry, Art from Montana and Santa Fe of the West, to Antiques, 1800's Wagons, Rare Native American Weapons and Beadwork as well as 100's of other rare items. Search the entire catalog for nearly 800 pieces.

Preview Friday November 11th 10am to 5pm
Auction Saturday November 12th at 9am Mountain Time.

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Original Robert Reynolds Oil titled "Rainy Season"101 - Original Robert Reynolds Oil titled "Rainy Season"
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Presented in this lot is an Original Signed Impasto Oil Painting, "Rainy Season" by Robert Reynolds. The first thing to know about Reynold...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Original Robert Reynolds Impasto Oil Painting102 - Original Robert Reynolds Impasto Oil Painting
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Presented in this lot is an Original Signed Impasto Oil Painting, by Robert Reynolds. The first thing to know about Reynolds' landscape works is...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Maude Irvine Kerns (1876-1965) Original Oil103 - Maude Irvine Kerns (1876-1965) Original Oil
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This is an original signed oil painting by Maude Irvine Kerns (American, 1876-1965) signed and titled “Sketch From Gauguin Tahitian Mts.
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Original "Merlin's Hide Out" Buffalo Robe / Rug104 - Original "Merlin's Hide Out" Buffalo Robe / Rug
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Featured in this lot is an Original Custom-made "Merlin's Hide Out" Buffalo Robe / Rug, Elk horn buttons with leather loop closures, p...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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"San Miguel Santa Fe", Signed Martin Linsey 1988105 - "San Miguel Santa Fe", Signed Martin Linsey 1988
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Offered in this lot is an Original Signed Martin Linsey Watercolor, "San Miguel Santa Fe", 1988. Despite being partly color-blind, Martin ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Colt Model 1851 .36 Cal Navy Percussion Revolver106 - Colt Model 1851 .36 Cal Navy Percussion Revolver
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For your consideration in this lot we have a pre-Civil war Colt model 1851 Navy percussion cap revolver chambered in .36caliber. This fine example of
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Estimate : 2,250.00 - 3,250.00
Sold to Parker2020 for (1,300.00 + 338.00BP) = 1,638.00
 
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Warranted Numrich Arms Swivel Barrel .45 Cal Rifle107 - Warranted Numrich Arms Swivel Barrel .45 Cal Rifle
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Featured in this lot we have a Warranted Numrich Arms rotating swivel barrel percussion cap black powder rifle with a leather and beadwork barrel shea
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to Parker2020 for (1,200.00 + 312.00BP) = 1,512.00
 
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Microtech UL Tratech OTF Switchblade Knife w/ Box108 - Microtech UL Tratech OTF Switchblade Knife w/ Box
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Featured in this lot we have a Microtech model UL Tratech drop point OTF automatic switchblade knife with original box. The knife features a trigger o
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Stone Fox Italian Stiletto Switchblade Ivory Knife109 - Stone Fox Italian Stiletto Switchblade Ivory Knife
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Featured in this lot we have an Italian Stone Fox ivory stiletto switchblade knife. The knife displays a stiletto double edged full grind stainless st
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Microtech UTX-85 Double Edged OTF Switchblade110 - Microtech UTX-85 Double Edged OTF Switchblade
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Featured in this lot we have a Microtech model UTX-85 double edged OTF automatic switchblade knife with original box. The knife features a trigger ope
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Harpers Ferry Model 1851 Springfield Musket Rifle111 - Harpers Ferry Model 1851 Springfield Musket Rifle
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Featured in this lot we have a wonderful Harper Ferry Springfield percussion cap musket rifle chambered in .69 and originating from 1851. The rifle di
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Navajo Rose Lincoln Red Coral Necklace & Earrings112 - Navajo Rose Lincoln Red Coral Necklace & Earrings
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Featured in this lot is this red branch coral necklace and earrings from Navajo artist Rose Lincoln. There is a necklace and pair of earrings in this
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Amazing Navajo Pictorial Silver Turquoise Earrings113 - Amazing Navajo Pictorial Silver Turquoise Earrings
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The lot features a beautiful set of sterling silver pictorial earrings set with Turquoise and from a Navajo artist. The set is signed and marked sterl
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo L. Thompson & A. Maloney Turquoise Necklace114 - Navajo L. Thompson & A. Maloney Turquoise Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this sterling silver, turquoise necklace from Navajo artists Lee Thompson and Arnold Maloney. The necklace features a wonderfu
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Navajo Jaylin Begay Red Branch Coral Necklace115 - Navajo Jaylin Begay Red Branch Coral Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this red branch coral necklace from Navajo artist Jaylin Begay. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafte
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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1st Ed Journals of the Expedition of Lewis & Clark116 - 1st Ed Journals of the Expedition of Lewis & Clark
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For your consideration is this lot includes the First Editions of, " Volume I and II: The Journals of the Expedition Under the Command of Capt....
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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"Life of P.T. Barnum" By Joel Benton117 - "Life of P.T. Barnum" By Joel Benton
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Featured in this lot is this scarce first edition of "Life of Barnum; The World-Renowned Showman" written by P.T. Barnum and published Edg...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Original Rong Xu Long "Hell Roaring Creek "118 - Original Rong Xu Long "Hell Roaring Creek "
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For your consideration is an Original Signed watercolor, "Hell Roaring Creek" by Rong Xu Long. Rong Xu Long, listed as a notable artist b...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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"Heron Head" Acrylic on Canvas Jennifer Bowman119 - "Heron Head" Acrylic on Canvas Jennifer Bowman
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Offered in this lot we have a Signed Original Jennifer Bowman Acrylic on Canvas painting titled, "Heron Head". A third generation artist,...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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"Power and Grace" Limited Ed. Giclee by Paco Young120 - "Power and Grace" Limited Ed. Giclee by Paco Young
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Presented in this lot is a Limited Edition, Signed Giclee on Canvas, "Power and Grace", by Paco Young, #4/95. Ray (Paco) Young’s sub...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Outstanding Opal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace121 - Outstanding Opal Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
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Featured in this lot is this outstanding opal diamond and 14k yellow gold necklace with AIGL paperwork. The necklace features a wonderfully and profes
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Start Price : 5,400.00 | Estimate : 16,200.00 - 18,200.00
 
 
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Ornate Edo-Period Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock122 - Ornate Edo-Period Japanese Tanegashima Matchlock
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Featured in this lot we have an ornately inlayed Japanese Tanegashima black powder matchlock rifle chambered in .51 Gauge and originates from the Edo-
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Start Price : 1,600.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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US Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle & Bayonet123 - US Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle & Bayonet
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Featured in this lot we have a U.S. Springfield M1884 Trapdoor rifle chambered in .45-70 with its original bayonet. The rifle features a 32 1/2"...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
 
 
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Edo-Period Tanegashima Japanese Matchlock Rifle124 - Edo-Period Tanegashima Japanese Matchlock Rifle
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Featured in this lot we have a Japanese Tanegashima black powder matchlock rifle chambered in .51 Gauge and originates from the Edo-Period. The Edo-Pe
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Ring w/ GIA125 - Fancy Yellow Diamond 18k Gold Ring w/ GIA
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Featured in this lot is this elegant color and white diamond 18k white gold ring with GGA and GIA paperwork. The ring features a wonderfully and profe
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Start Price : 12,000.00 | Estimate : 39,300.00 - 42,300.00
 
 
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Large American Indian Ambush Pewter Sculpture126 - Large American Indian Ambush Pewter Sculpture
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For your consideration, this lot features a limited-edition, large Chilmark pewter sculpture of a Native American "Ambush" by noted artist...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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C. 1929-1938 Orange Crush Embossed Tin Sign127 - C. 1929-1938 Orange Crush Embossed Tin Sign
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Featured in this lot is an Original Embossed Chromolithographed Tin Sign, circa 1929 to 1938; with illustration of bottle with orange leaves at top an
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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"Drink Hires In Bottles Bracing Delicious" Sign128 - "Drink Hires In Bottles Bracing Delicious" Sign
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Featured in this lot is an Original "Drink Hires in Bottles Bracing Delicious" Single Sided Tin Embossed Metal Sign. Hires Root Beer was c...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1938 RKO Radio Pictures Snow White License AGT129 - 1938 RKO Radio Pictures Snow White License AGT
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For your consideration is an extremely rare Original 1938 RKO Radio Pictures, Inc. Signed License Agreement for the Broadway Theatre in Butte, Montana
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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W. R. Thompson Saddle Co. Concho Batwing Chaps130 - W. R. Thompson Saddle Co. Concho Batwing Chaps
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Presented in this lot is a pair of Original W. R. Thompson Saddle Co. Leather with Conchos Batwing Chaps, circa 1896-1907. W. R. Thompson became well
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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19th C. Sioux Pictorial Beaded & Quilld Pipe Bag131 - 19th C. Sioux Pictorial Beaded & Quilld Pipe Bag
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This is a fantastic beaded and quilled pictorial pip bag from the Sioux Indians dating to the 19th Century from the ex-collection of Sarah Alling, 5th
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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19th C. Northern Arapaho Turban w/ Concho Drop132 - 19th C. Northern Arapaho Turban w/ Concho Drop
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This is an outstanding 19th Century Northern Arapaho otter turban with silver concho drop from the ex-collection of Sherwoods Spirit of America Galler
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 8,500.00 - 11,500.00
 
 
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Rare 1870 Apsaalooke Crow Montana War Tomahawk133 - Rare 1870 Apsaalooke Crow Montana War Tomahawk
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The lot features a rare pattern of spontoon war tomahawk attributed to the Apsaalooke Crow Indians of Montana dating to the 19th Century. The piece fe
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Estimate : 5,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to Valpurdy for (2,250.00 + 585.00BP) = 2,835.00
 
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Majestic Brilliant Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring134 - Majestic Brilliant Diamond & 14k White Gold Ring
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Featured in this lot is this majestic brilliant diamond and 14k white gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k white
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Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimate : 5,700.00 - 7,700.00
 
 
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Buffalo Bill Show Colt 1871-72 Spotted Horn Bull135 - Buffalo Bill Show Colt 1871-72 Spotted Horn Bull
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This is an original rare and historic Colt Model 1871-72 (1871-1872) Open Top .44 caliber revolver from Hunkpapa Sioux, Spotted Horn Bull used at the
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Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimate : 45,000.00 - 75,000.00
 
 
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My Life on the Plains General Custer 1st Ed. 1874136 - My Life on the Plains General Custer 1st Ed. 1874
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For your consideration is this RARE first edition of "My Life on the Plains" written by General George A. Custer and published in 1874. Th...
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Estimate : 850.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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U.S. Army Regulations & Training Manual Collection137 - U.S. Army Regulations & Training Manual Collection
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Included in this lot is a collection of three books of U.S. Army Regulations and a Manual of Military Training. The book collection consists of three
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Xiangyuan Jie (20thC) Original Oil of Laguna Beach138 - Xiangyuan Jie (20thC) Original Oil of Laguna Beach
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Presented in this lot is an Original Signed Oil on Board, "Laguna Beach", by Xiangyuan Jie, signature noted on bottom left corner. A Chine...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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"Full Moon Over Pilar" Oil Painting, Evelyne Boren139 - "Full Moon Over Pilar" Oil Painting, Evelyne Boren
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Featured in this lot is an Original Signed Oil on Panel, "Full Moon Over Pilar" in a Silver gilt stylized shadowbox hardwood frame, by Eve...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to greatguy31 for (1,000.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,260.00
 
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"A Few Flowers" Original Paul Blaine Henrie140 - "A Few Flowers" Original Paul Blaine Henrie
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For your consideration, this lot includes a Hand Signed Original Palette-Knife Oil Painting, "A Few Flowers", by Paul Blaine Henrie. Stret...
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Paul Blaine Henrie (1932-99) Original Oil Painting141 - Paul Blaine Henrie (1932-99) Original Oil Painting
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Featured in this lot is this original oil painting called "Nan Beach Boardwalk," circa 1975 by artist Paul Blaine Henrie born in 1932 and ...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Signed Marvin Morin Bronze & Burl Sculpture c.1990142 - Signed Marvin Morin Bronze & Burl Sculpture c.1990
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Featured in this lot we have a bronze Native American sculpture on a burl wood base signed by Marvin Morin and originating c. 1990. Marvin Michael Mor
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Montana Trophy Caribou Professional Taxidermy143 - Montana Trophy Caribou Professional Taxidermy
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Featured in this lot is this Montana trophy caribou professional taxidermy. The mount features a wonderfully and professionally crafted taxidermy cons
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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"John Clymer An artist's rendezvous" Signed Ltd Ed144 - "John Clymer An artist's rendezvous" Signed Ltd Ed
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Featured in this lot is an Original Signed Limited Edition of, "John Clymer An artist's rendezvous with the frontier west" by Walt Ree...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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"The Art Of Tom Lovell An Invitation To History"145 - "The Art Of Tom Lovell An Invitation To History"
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For your consideration is a Limited Edition and Twice Signed book, "The Art Of Tom Lovell An Invitation To History", Artist's Proof 20...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Elegant Emerald VS2 Diamond & 18k White Gold Ring146 - Elegant Emerald VS2 Diamond & 18k White Gold Ring
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Featured in this lot is this elegant emerald diamond and 18k white gold ring with GGA and GIA paperwork. The ring features a wonderfully and professio
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Start Price : 2,850.00 | Estimate : 8,500.00 - 11,500.00
 
 
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Vintage Emerald VS Diamond & 18k White Gold Ring147 - Vintage Emerald VS Diamond & 18k White Gold Ring
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Featured in this lot is this vintage emerald VS diamond and 18k white gold ring with GAL paperwork. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally
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Start Price : 1,800.00 | Estimate : 5,400.00 - 8,400.00
 
 
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1811 Middle Eastern Pearl Inlayed Camel Musket148 - 1811 Middle Eastern Pearl Inlayed Camel Musket
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Featured in this lot we have a 1811 Middle Eastern percussion cap and ball camel rifle inlayed with mother of pearl and chambered in .54 gauge. The mu
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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J. Clark Thick Barrel Percussion Cap .49 GA Rifle149 - J. Clark Thick Barrel Percussion Cap .49 GA Rifle
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Featured in this lot we have a thick barrel percussion cap black powder rifle marked J. Clark and chambered in .49 gauge. The rifle displays a thick 3
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Gorgeous Emerald & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring150 - Gorgeous Emerald & Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
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Featured in this lot is this gorgeous emerald and diamond 14k yellow gold ring. The ring features a wonderfully and professionally crafted 14k yellow
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Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 3,700.00 - 5,700.00
 
 
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