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"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States

Auction Details

Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Chinese Art Scroll of Bird w/ UV Buddhist Imagery [204498]2024 - Chinese Art Scroll of Bird w/ UV Buddhist Imagery [204498]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Chinese scroll has an image of Buddha only visible in ultraviolet light. It will glow briefly after exposer to UV light. Without the UV exposure,
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 9***5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Japanese Shunga Erotic Art [203655]2025 - Japanese Shunga Erotic Art [203655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Japanese Shunga Erotic Art seven erotic drawings.. some color. Japanese Shunga art . Shunga means "Picture of Spring" which was a common ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S*******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Japanese Watercolor Prints [203795]2026 - Japanese Watercolor Prints [203795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Three Japanese watercolor prints, not dated. One titled" Gold Pavilion" with story attached. One title "Urasenke" by...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S*******4 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ingersoll Signed Outdoor Watercolor [191107]2027 - Ingersoll Signed Outdoor Watercolor [191107]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original landscape watercolor signed by D.D. Ingersoll. Not framed or mounted, approx. 16.5" x 14". Some burnishing on edges, and little ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Erte at Ninety-Five: The Complete Graphics, Limited Edition, Signed [200911]2028 - Erte at Ninety-Five: The Complete Graphics, Limited Edition, Signed [200911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
#239 of 250 copies, signed by famed Art Deco artist Erte. This lavish volume showcases the complete collection of Erte's graphic works up to 198...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S*******4 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Giordano Giovanetti (Italian, 1906 - 1973) - Vintage Oil Painting [204245]2029 - Giordano Giovanetti (Italian, 1906 - 1973) - Vintage Oil Painting [204245]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage oil painting with subject matter of a ballerina and clown. Painted by Giordano Giovanetti (Italian, 1906 - 1973). Canvas measures 24.5x21&qu...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d********s.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Prison Art, 1980s James Matthews [203990]2030 - Prison Art, 1980s James Matthews [203990]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
James Matthews was incarcerated for homicide and served life in prison. He was a father and grandfather, his great grand daughter provided these origi
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Harrison Fisher Art Books, 1908-1911 (4) [201308]2031 - Harrison Fisher Art Books, 1908-1911 (4) [201308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 4 books featuring art by American illustrator Harrison Fisher, published 1908 to 1911. Titles include 'Bachelor Belles', 'Fair ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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3 Chinese Figurines: Jade, Glass, Gemstone [201830]2032 - 3 Chinese Figurines: Jade, Glass, Gemstone [201830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 3 Chinese figurines. Lot includes one 5" jade figurine of an old man with a staff, one 4" green glass figurine w/ inclusions depi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Blue Chalcedony Cat Statuette, c. 1900-1920 [201589]2033 - Blue Chalcedony Cat Statuette, c. 1900-1920 [201589]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An excellent statuette of a cat carved from a large piece of pale blue chalcedony. Wonderfully made piece; the fur is rendered in detail, and the cat
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Blue Lapis Hummingbird, Travertine Rose, Crystal Display Piece [204486]2034 - Blue Lapis Hummingbird, Travertine Rose, Crystal Display Piece [204486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue Lapis Hummingbird on a Travertine yellow rose atop a cluster of natural white quartz crystals. Hand-carved lapis bird and flower. No artist sign
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to y******1 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Carved Jadeite Elephants (2) and a Dragon [171972]2035 - Carved Jadeite Elephants (2) and a Dragon [171972]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three carved jadeite Chinese animal figures: two elephants, 6 x 3 x 4 inches, and one winged dragon, 8 x 8 x 3 inches. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to a*****s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Verdite Elephant Trio, hand-carved Shona Art [204415]2036 - Verdite Elephant Trio, hand-carved Shona Art [204415]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three hand-carved Verdite elephants from Zimbabwe, unsigned. Verdite is a rare, semi-precious green mineral found in Zimbabwe. These carvings are a
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*******e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Verdite Rhinoceros Hand-Carved [204413]2037 - Verdite Rhinoceros Hand-Carved [204413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Verdite Rhinoceros Hand-Carved by unknown artist from Zimbabwe. A monster weighing in at 30 pounds and measuring about 17 x 10 inches and 6 inches tal
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gemstone Quality Verdite Water Buffalo with Calf, Signed [204414]2038 - Gemstone Quality Verdite Water Buffalo with Calf, Signed [204414]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large gemstone quality Verdite water buffalo with calf hand carved by Zimbabwe artist, Fanuel Masawa, signed on base with artist's mark on the...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to f*****E for (275.00 + 0.00BP) = 275.00
 
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The Flight -Sculpture By Gunther Granget [204010]2039 - The Flight -Sculpture By Gunther Granget [204010]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Flight Sculpture By Gunther Granget, limited edition, NIB ,. COA, Letter from original place of purchase, care instruction. . #614 of not more
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pearl Emperor, Freshwater Pearl Figurine [175654]2040 - Pearl Emperor, Freshwater Pearl Figurine [175654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, nicely detailed Empress figurine, made of real freshwater pearls from the Jiangsu Province of China. China started culturing pearls in 1968 an
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Native American Artist Proof Lithograph, "Ceremonial", Larry Fodor [201824]2041 - Native American Artist Proof Lithograph, "Ceremonial", Larry Fodor [201824]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful large color lithograph, "Ceremonial," signed by Larry Fodor, 1983. Marked "Artist Proof" in lower left. Measures 31.5&...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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McKenny & Hall 1838 Litho, Chippeway Squaw & Child. Original [206525]2041a - McKenny & Hall 1838 Litho, Chippeway Squaw & Child. Original [206525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning original folio litho from McKenny & Hall's The History of Indian Tribes in America, dated 1838. This print is one of the original 1...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Alice Valdez Batik [137321]2042 - Alice Valdez Batik [137321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large sized Alice Valdez (1939--2024) batik. Image of five colorful women holding candles. Signed by the artist. This gorgeous batik painting is on si
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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