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Brian Lebel's Old West Auction - Fort Worth, TX

live Auction • 5 PM CDT • Fort Worth, Texas.

Live Auction

Description

We are proud to offer items from the Estate of Snuff Garrett, the collection of Harry Hudson, and the collection of Bill and Marilyn Lenox Collection. AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS ART: Alfred Jacob Miller; Eric Michaels; John Moyers; Billy Schenck; Robert T. Ritter; Ross Stefan; Olaf Wieghorst; Fred Harman; Grant Speed. SADDLES: Edward H. Bohlin Hollywood "El Camino" Parade Saddle; Impressive 1950s Bruce Lovins “Parade Chief” Model Silver Saddle Parade Ensemble, Edward H. Bohlin "Beverly Special" Parade Saddle Ensemble; A. Ortmayer & Son, "Pride of the West" Trail Saddle, Early 1900s Mexican Silver Saddles; Chuck Stormes Salesman Sample Saddle. SPURS: Impressive Tom Qualey (1904-1977) Grangeville, Idaho Spurs; Important Qualey Bros Marked 1930s Presentation Cowgirl Spurs; Bob Boone "Brazos" Spurs; Stunning Edward H. Bohlin Texas Sesquicentennial Custom Spurs; Jesus Tapia Ladies' Spurs. NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACTS: Large Navajo Pictorial Weaving; Blackfoot Man's Shirt; Pictorial Lakota Beaded Coat, Numerous Dolls and Western Apache / Yavapai Baskets; Crow Beaded Hide Bandolier Bag; Third Phase Chief's Blankets. OTHER: Bohlin and Hudson Buckles; 16th Century Spanish Mano Figa Ring Bit; Remington 1861 with Bob Younger History; Sharps Buffalo Rifle; Buffalo Bill Lithograph “The Red Fox” 1893; Elaborate Gold Brownsville City Marshal Badge; Enoch Walker’s Cheyenne Frontier Days Trophy Buckle; Younger Family Cabinet Card.

Viewing

Friday, June 9th: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, June 10th: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Location

The Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall, Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107.

420 lots

Ken Maynard Original Lithograph Poster

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Original lithograph poster for 1937’s "Boots of Destiny," starring Ken Maynard, Claudia Dell and Vince Barnett. Full sheet 41" x 27", framed to 43" x 29". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $450

Est.

$900 - $1,200

Ken Maynard Wild West Lithograph Poster

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Ken Maynard's Diamond K Ranch, "Wild West Circus and Indian Congress" original lithograph poster. Image of Maynard on a rearing horse. 42" x 28" framed to 45 1/4" x 31". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $300

Est.

$600 - $900

Two Cole Bros Circus with Ken Maynard Posters

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Lot of 2 original lithograph movie posters for Cole Bros Circus with Tom Maynard: a) "Cole Bros. Circus, with Ken Maynard, The Screen's Greatest Western Star and Congress of Rough Riders". 17" x 27" half sheet poster framed to 26 1/4" x 36 3/4". Bright graphic of Maynard on his Wonder Horse, Tarzan. b) "Cole Bros. Circus, with Ken Maynard, The Screen's Greatest Western Star and Congress of Rough Riders". 42" x 27" framed to 44" x 29 1/2". The graphics depict Maynard performing stunts with his horse Tarzan, with the Rough Riders close behind. Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $1,100

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Three Original Lithograph Tom Mix Movie Posters for "The Miracle Rider"

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Lot of 3 original lithographs for Tom Mix’s last major film role, “The Miracle Rider,” a 15-part serial about Texas Rangers. a) “Chapter 2: The Firebird Strikes” and b) “Chapter 3: The Flying Knife,” are both 41" x 27", framed to 43" x 29 1/4". c) For the serial in general, 41" x 27, framed to 43 3/4" x 30". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $600

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

My Darling Clementine Original Lithograph Movie Poster

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Movie poster for the 1946 American Western film "My Darling Clementine", starring Henry Fonda as Wyatt Earp. The ensemble cast also features Linda Darnell, Victor Mature, Walter Brennan, Tim Holt, and Ward Bond. 41" x 27" full sheet poster, framed to 51" x 37". Copyright 1946. Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $800

Est.

$2,000 - $3,000

Roy Rogers Original Lithograph Movie Poster

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Original lithograph movie poster for the 1944 film, "Yellow Rose of Texas," starring the King of Cowboys, Roy Rogers with Dale Evans and Trigger. 79" x 41", framed to 81" x 43". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $700

Est.

$1,000 - $1,400

Two Gene Autry Original Lithograph Posters

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Lot of 2 original lithograph Gene Autry movie posters. Colorful 41" x 27" full sheet theatrical release posters, each framed to 43 1/4" x 29 1/4". a) “Home on the Prairie,” released in 1939 and starring Gene Autry and his horse Champion, Smiley Burnette, and June Storey. The graphic is of Gene atop his rearing wonder horse. b) “Gold Mine in the Sky,” a 1938 tale of a singing cowboy. Starring Gene Autry and his horse Champion, Smiley Burnette, and Carol Hughes, Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $900

Est.

$300 - $400

Jack Hoxie Original Lithograph Movie Poster

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Original one-sheet lithograph poster for Jack Hoxie's 1933 Western film, "Via Pony Express". Also starring Lane Chandler and Marceline Day. 40" x 27", unframed, mounted to foam core. Damage to edges and corners. Bright colors, great action. Provenance: Boyd Magers collection.

Sold $300

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Jack Hoxie Original Lithograph Movie Poster

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One sheet poster 40" x 27" for Jack Hoxie's 1933 film, "Gun Law." Unframed. Folds evident, some minor edge wear. Bold bright colors. Provenance: Boyd Magers collection.

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Bob Steele Original Lithograph Movie Poster

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Original one-sheet lithograph poster for the 1940 film “Billy the Kid in Texas,” starring Bob Steele with Jerry Walker, Al St. John and Carlton Young. 41" x 27", unframed. Folds evident. Provenance: Boyd Magers collection.

Sold $100

Est.

$650 - $850

Tim McCoy 3-Sheet Original Lithograph Poster

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Seldom seen, large three-sheet poster for Tim McCoy's Real Wild West, featuring the Rough Riders of the World and the “Imperial Russian Cossack Drills”. Colorful and exciting! 79" x 41", framed to 82" x 44". Tim McCoy's Real Wild West operated from April 14, 1938 to May 4, 1938 – 3 weeks. Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $600

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$1,500 - $2,000

Original Lithograph Show Poster of Bronc Rider

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A colorful and action-packed stock show poster of a bronc rider in his white woolies. 3-sheet, 67" x 40", framed to 71" x 44". Artist signed bottom right EMR, the D.L. Co. bottom left. Condition: Extensive restoration and in-painting. Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $900

Est.

$1,000 - $1,600

Tiger Bills Wild West Lithograph

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Early show poster for "Tiger Bills Wild West", stock image on paper. Excellent condition, bright colors and action packed bucking horse graphics. Riverside Print Co. Chicago, circa 1890-1910. Paper is 42" x 28" and framed to 44" x 30".

Sold $600

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Buck Jones Original Lithograph Movie Poster

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An early and scarce movie poster for "Ridin' for Justice", a 1932 American Western film starring Buck Jones, Mary Doran and Russell Simpson. Full sheet 40" x 27", framed to 50" x 37". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $2,700

Est.

$1,500 - $2,500

Buck Jones Original Lithograph Movie Poster

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Movie poster for the 1935 American Western film, "Outlawed Guns". The film stars Buck Jones, Ruth Channing, Frank McGlynn, Sr., Roy D'Arcy, Pat J. O'Brien and Joseph W. Girard; and was directed by Ray Taylor and written by John T. Neville. 41" x 27" full sheet poster, framed to 43 1/4" x 29". High action graphics! Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $1,200

Est.

$1,500 - $2,500

Buck Jones' Personal Foot Locker

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Buck Jones’s personal trunk (or foot locker), green and gold metal edge bound, emblazoned with "Buck Jones" and the BJ brand. A showy display, with studded strapping and leather side handles. Inside tray intact. Bold silver lettering. Made by Anchor Brand, San Francisco & Los Angeles. 30" wide, 17" deep and 13" tall. Provenance: Boyd Magers collection.

Sold $800

Est.

$1,200 - $1,600

John Wayne Original Lithograph Movie Poster

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Original lithograph John Wayne movie poster for the French theatrical release of “Red River,” "La Riviere Rouge," a 1948 American western film directed and produced by Howard Hawks, and starring John Wayne and Montgomery Clift. The film's supporting cast features Walter Brennan, Joanne Dru, Coleen Gray, Harry Carey, John Ireland, Hank Worden, Noah Beery, Jr., Harry Carey, Jr. and Paul Fix. 61" x 45", framed to 67" x 51".

Sold $600

Est.

$700 - $1,000

John Wayne Original Lithograph Movie Poster

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Original lithograph movie poster for the 1947 American Western film, "Angel and the Badman," starring John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey and Bruce Cabot. Written and directed by James Edward Grant. 41" x 27" full sheet poster, framed to 50" x 36". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $1,100

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Five John Wayne Movie Poster Inserts

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Lot of 5 John Wayne, framed original lithograph movie inserts: "The Comancheros," 1961; "Tall in the Saddle," 1944; "Red River," 1948; "Angel and the Badman," and "Neath the Arizona Skies." All are 36" x 14" and framed to 38" x 16". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $1,500

Est.

$2,000 - $3,000

John Wayne Commemorative Winchester Rifle & Accessories

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*S/N JW9846, .32-40 caliber, 18 1/2" inch barrel; pewter finish and checkered wood. As new, unfired with original lithograph box and sleeve. Includes Winchester leather scabbard by Bianchi Gun Leather; original full box of John Wayne .32-40 ammo; and wall rack with tooled leather front. The rifle does show some surface grime from hanging on the wall. This rifle was said to have been given to Snuff by the Wayne family. The accessories included here are hard to find. Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett. * $100 FFL fee will be added to this purchase. All sales of firearms will be in accordance with Federal and State guidelines. All post-1898 firearms are subject to applicable ordinances and laws, and must be purchased in compliance with Federal and State law.

Sold $2,750

Est.

$1,500 - $2,500

Four John Wayne Original Lithograph Movie Posters

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Lot of 4 John Wayne original lithograph movie posters. All are full sheet, 41" x 27" posters. a) "Three Texas Steers", a 1939 American "Three Mesquiteers" Western, starring John Wayne and Carole Landis. Framed to 43 1/2" x 29 1/2". b) "The Alamo", a 1960 American historical epic war film about the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, produced and directed by John Wayne and starring Wayne as Davy Crockett. The picture also stars Richard Widmark and Laurence Harvey. Framed to 43 1/2" x 29 1/2". Copyright 1960. c) "El Pistolero", Spanish movie poster for "The Shootist", 1976 American western film starring John Wayne in his final film role. The supporting cast included Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart and Richard Boone. Framed to 42" x 30". d) "Red River Range", a 1938 "Three Mesquiteers" Western film starring John Wayne, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, and Polly Moran. Framed to 43 1/2" x 29 1/2". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $1,700

Est.

$2,000 - $3,000

William S. Hart (1864 - 1946) Memorabilia Collection

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Lot of 4 original letters and photos relating to the American silent film star, William S. Hart. a) Two page, handwritten and signed letter on William S. Hart stationary, referencing Buck Jones’ biography, and signed, “Sincerely yours, Bill Hart”. Framed with two photographs, one of Hart and one of Jones. Overall frame size is 24 3/4" x 34". b) 2 photographs displayed together: an autographed photo of William Hart, signed boldly in ink "Yours truly William S. Hart"; and a photograph of Hart standing behind a train (the Los Angeles Limited). Along with a couple of cowboys on what appears to be a movie set, he is inspecting a Colt Lightning. Framed to 28" x 19" c) Publicity Photograph of Hart with guns drawn, a Colt Single Action and Colt Double Action. 13" x 10", framed to 15" x 12", inscribed in ink "For my friend / Kelly Anthony / From Bill Hart", Photographer's mark lower right WF Seely. d) Studio Photograph of Hart by Hartsook, L.A. framed together with a poem titled "A Range Rider of the Yellowstone". Framed to 12 1/4" x 14 1/4". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $900

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

John Wayne Signed Photographs

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Lot of 5 framed John Wayne original photographs, most inscribed to Snuff Garrett. a) John Wayne on horseback, inscribed "Good Luck / Snuff / John Wayne"; Original photo 9" x 6 3/4" in oval mat, framed to 15 1/4" x 12 1/4"; b) Early original photo, head shot of Wayne, inscribed "Snuff - / Stay healthy / John Wayne / 1977"; 9" x 7", framed to 17 3/4" x 16". c) Image of John Wayne and James Stewart, framed together with both stars' autographs and the inscription "Good luck". 7 1/4" x 9 1/4", framed to 18 3/4" x 16 3/4". Most likely a publicity shot for The Shootist. d) Photo of John Wayne on the set of “Stagecoach,” inscribed "Snuff - / I've still got the gun but / don't run as fast / Duke". 9 1/2" x 7", framed together with a 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" copy of a lobby card for Stagecoach. Overall frame size is 28" x 20". e) Three photographs of John Wayne, two with Snuff Garrett and Glen Campbell, one from the set of “True Grit” and is inscribed "Good Luck / John Wayne". Overall frame size is 28 1/2" x 17". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $800

Est.

$3,000 - $5,000

Signed Buck Jones Photograph

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A beautiful and artistic black and white photograph of Buck lighting a cigarette. Inscribed "To My Pal / Eddie Bernoudy / Good Luck / Buck Jones". 9" x 7", framed to 19 1/2" x 17". Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.

Sold $600

Est.

$700 - $1,000

Two Pair of Plains Beaded Moccasins

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Lot of two pair of Northern Plains moccasins: a) Early Cheyenne beaded moccasins with beaded split tongues. Pale blue, cobalt, white, yellow and white-heart red beads make up the geometric design. Noticeable bead loss. 11 1/2" long. Circa 1900. b) Northern Plains Sioux Moccasins. Blue buffalo tracks over a central red stripe. Green, cobalt and white-heart red stepped geometric designs along the sides on a white field. Half-beaded bifurcated tongues with tin cones attached. Hard parfleche soles. Slight bead loss on one small area but overall fine condition. 11" long. Circa 1900. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.

Sold $700

Est.

$1,200 - $1,800

Early Kiowa Beaded Moccasins

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Men's beaded moccasins with bifurcated tongues. Tops and tongues have good red pigment. One has thin fringe the other has twisted fringe. Beading is red, yellow, white and dark blue on a light blue back, hard soles and split backs. 11" in length. Condition: Bead losses, split seams, hole in right sole. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.

Sold $800

Est.

$600 - $900

Prairie Pictorial Beaded Moccasins

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This early pair of moccasins exhibit a seldom seen design of male and female animals (sheep?) on the vamps. The design utilizes translucent red, yellow and pale blue beads. 10" long. Newer commercial leather soles. Some bead loss to the upper sheep on the left moccasin. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.

Sold $1,300

Est.

$1,000 - $1,400

Quilled & Beaded Moccasins

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An unusual pair, with three lanes of white, cobalt & white-heart red beads wrapping the entire moccasin, up the heel, and across the top of the tongue. Dyed-quill crosses decorate the sides, quillwork covers the vamps. The tongue is comprised of quill-wrapped parfleche slats that terminate in feather-stuffed tin cones. The edge is trimmed in black cloth. 10" long. Condition: It appears that seven tin cones are missing. Losses to the quillwork is evident throughout. Beadwork on the right moccasin has 6 rows missing on the inside edge. Other beaded losses are sporadic and insignificant. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.

Sold $900

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Early Santee Sioux Beaded Moccasins

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Sioux beaded moccasins with blue, yellow, red and black leaf and vine motif beading on the uppers. Wide cuff of native tanned hide, one detaching from the body. Circa 1890, 10" overall.

Sold $200

Est.

$700 - $900

Lakota Sioux Quilled Moccasins

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Very interesting pair of early quilled moccasins with Maltese cross designs in yellow, purple, and white on a red background on native tanned hide. The edges are beaded in three shades of early metal gold and silver beads. Scalloped edge cuffs and fringed tongue. Minor quill loss at border. 10 1/4" heel to toe.

Sold $700

Est.

$1,200 - $1,800

Fully Beaded Central Plains Moccasins

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Plains fully beaded moccasins in white, green, red, and blue with beaded bifurcated tongues finished in bright red dyed feather-stuffed tin cones. Handsomely adorned with geometric designs throughout with a central lizard figure on the sole in green. Excellent condition overall. Circa 1890-1900s, 10 1/2" long.

Sold $1,900

Est.

$1,200 - $1,800

Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins

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Pictorial Cheyenne moccasins with thunderbirds on a striking pumpkin colored field with white, red and green beaded designs. Beaded to the cuff, with parfleche soles. Minor bead loss - see images. 11" long by 4 1/2" tall. EX: Bill and Marilyn Lenox Collection.

Sold $1,100

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Plains Beaded Awl Case

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Banded awl case in blue, rose, pumpkin and white. Missing cover. Two beaded tassel at the bottom. With carved bone awl. 15 1/2" overall with drops. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.

Sold $100

Est.

$500 - $800

Plains Beaded Awl Case

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Beaded awl case with banded designs in colors of rose, white-heart red, yellow and pale blue, pea green, as well as translucent green, blue and red. Exhibits bead loss - visible in images. Commercial leather. 11 1/4" with removable cap. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.

Sold $200

Est.

$400 - $600

Plains Beaded Awl Case

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Awl case with translucent green and blue beads in a banded design with solid yellow and white. Flap and bifurcated drops are decorated with dyed-horsehair filled tin-cones. 14" with drops. Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.

Sold $300

Est.

$600 - $900

Plains Beaded Bag

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Square bag beaded in colors of cobalt, pale blue, green, yellow and white-heart red. Adorned with tin-cones on the edges. 4 1/2" x 3 1/4". Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.

Sold $400

Est.

$600 - $900

Brian Lebel's Old West Auction - Fort Worth, TX

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