2017 Cowboy Con Auction

Auction Details

Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will conduct a 390-lot auction of Western Americana on Sunday, August 6th, starting at 12 high noon Pacific time, in the firm’s gallery at 3555 Airway Drive (Suite 309) in Reno. The event will be simulcast at the first-ever Cowboy-Con Convention, slated for Aug. 4-6 at the nearby Reno/Sparks Convention Center.

“This auction will include everything the novice or advanced collector needs, to outfit his or her cowboy dreams,” said Fred Holabird of Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC. “We’ve got saddles, guns, Native American art and artifacts, and items relating to Pawnee Bill, including his wooden trunk, his Winchester model 94 rifle, a framed autograph and a profile photograph.”
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Three Turtles1358 - Three Turtles
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Three Turtles: 1) N. Guni, 1983. Laguna Pueblo. 6" x 2.75" x 4" turtle. 2) Dora, Isleta Pueblo, 6" x 2.75" x 4" turtle...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Two Pots by Dine Artist, Elmay1359 - Two Pots by Dine Artist, Elmay
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Two Pots by Dine Artist, Elmay: 1) Seed pot, etched in are two wolves. 2.5" high x 4" diameter. 2) Seed pot with etched goose. 3.25" ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Wide Ruin Weaving by Laurie Todd1360 - Wide Ruin Weaving by Laurie Todd
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Mesa Verde, Wide Ruin weaving by Laurie Todd, 23.5 x 35". Very nice weaving. State:New Mexico City:Mesa Verde Date: ID# 48551
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Hopi Kachina Necklace, Earrings, and Ring1361 - Hopi Kachina Necklace, Earrings, and Ring
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Hopi Kachina necklace, earrings, and ring on silver. Jewelry is signed with "ML and "M". Possibly different artists, although ring a...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*****n for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Squash Blossom Necklace1362 - Squash Blossom Necklace
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Beautiful squash blossom necklace is all handmade and is very old. The sterling silver has an even rich natural patina. 12 squash blossoms and 8 more
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to e*****r for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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Vintage Navajo Turquoise Watch Bracelet1363 - Vintage Navajo Turquoise Watch Bracelet
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Turquoise Petit Point watch bracelet. Navajo made, no signature. 5-7/8" inside measurement. Old silver and turquoise in very good condition. St...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Watch and Bolo by Robert Becenti1364 - Watch and Bolo by Robert Becenti
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Hand tooled silver watch band and bolo tie by Robert Becenti, Navajo Jeweler. Both pieces have intricate designs (very similar) in silver and set with
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to o*******a for (130.00 + 29.90BP) = 159.90
 
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Hummingbird Kachina by Gil Maldonado1365 - Hummingbird Kachina by Gil Maldonado
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Hummingbird Kachina, 3-5/8" high. Amazing detail, real feathers as wings, hummingbird on head. Gorgeous! State:New Mexico City: Date: ID# 48030
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Two Kachinas1366 - Two Kachinas
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Two Kachinas: 1) "Ahote" by Wayne Poleahla, Hopi, 9". 2) White Bear Dancer by A. Smith, 7". State:Arizona City: Date: ID# 48026
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*********h for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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New Mexico Pottery1367 - New Mexico Pottery
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New Mexico Pottery: 1) Larger pot by MS from Acoma Pueblo. Etched pot, bear image, 3.5" high x 4" diameter. 2) B. Conejo, small seed pot. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Mexican Weaving/Rug1368 - Mexican Weaving/Rug
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Mexican, Yucatan weaving / rug, 66" x 28.5". Image of Mayan god. Yellow, orange, ochre, gray, black with white fringe. Very good conditio...
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Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Vintage Necklace and Ring by Black Star1369 - Vintage Necklace and Ring by Black Star
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Vintage signed Native American Navajo Kachina necklace--21". Sterling silver handmade decorative chain turquoise figural pendant (3" x 3.5...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to l*********q for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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"Tail Feathers" by Robert Koeppler1370 - "Tail Feathers" by Robert Koeppler
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"Tail Feathers" handcrafted by R. K. (Robert Koeppler), 'The Ringworm'. Sterling silver necklace on silver chain. Image of an Indi...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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