Dale Harwood 1999 TCAA Exhibition Saddle. From the very first TCAA exhibition in September of 1999 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, this saddle is a masterpiece of saddle maker’s art. Built on a 15” Wade tree, 7/8 double flat plate rigging, 4” cantle with Cheyenne roll, full tame-rose carving, sterling silver horn cap, conchos and stirrup bolts hand-engraved by Harwood. Hand engraved silver maker's plate on seat reads "DALE HARWOOD / MAKER TCA (logo) / SHELLEY, IDAHO".
EX: Roy Andersen Collection.
Literature: Pictured in "Cowboy Renaissance: The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association," by A. J. Mangum, page 24.
Sold $26,550.
Lot 501, Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 25, 2020. Mesa, AZ.