John Wayne 26 Bar Belt Buckle on a Sisco belt presented to him by Ronald Reagan.

John Wayne 26 Bar Belt Buckle on a Sisco belt presented to him by Ronald Reagan. Belt marked in pen "Presented to JOHN WAYNE / by RONALD & NANCY REAGAN / 1976 / FROM / SAM - BUZZY & BERT SISCO".

Buckle is 2" x 3 3/8" , marked "LA AZTECA / SILVERSHOPS / NOGALES MEX", and "STERLING". The belt has the classic Sisco "Horsehead" and flower pattern and is 46" overall.

Wayne did a 45 minute interview on "Donahue" which he mentions the buckle.

Lot 442, Sold $56,050
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 21st & 22nd, 2022 - Mesa, AZ.

John Wayne's Hat

John Wayne's Hat. This important hat is signed “John Wayne / 1970” and retains the original braided hatband as seen in the film "The Undefeated", and in numerous personal photographs. This was one of his favorites, Wayne wore the hat both on and off screen before gifting it to Robert Shelton, founder of Old Tucson Studios, while Wayne was there filming “Rio Lobo.”

Lot 438, Sold $53,100
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 21st & 22nd, 2022 - Mesa, AZ.

Wayne's Rio Lobo Screen Worn Blouse & Trousers

Production used, U.S. Cavalry Officer’s Tunic with Pants, worn by John Wayne in the 1970 film “Rio Lobo.” John Wayne starred as Colonel Cord McNally, a Union officer. Both pieces have Western Costume Co. labels sewn in; the tunic also bears WCC stamps as well as handwritten "1007166".

Howard Hawks’ final film, the tag line was, “Give ‘Em Hell, John”.

Includes original promotional photos (including a fantastic photo of Wayne playing chess between shots).

Exhibited: National Firearms Museum exhibit “Hollywood Guns,” in the William B. Ruger Gallery of the National Firearms Museum 2010-2011.

Lot 115, Sold $10,030.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.

John Wayne's Rio Grande Bib Front Shirt

Film-used, bib front shirt worn by John Wayne starring as Lieutenant Colonel Kirby Yorke, alongside Maureen O’Hara in Tom Ford’s “Rio Grande” (1950). Deep blue, military style bib front shirt, with 7 brass eagle buttons per side, shoulder boards, and sewn-in Western Costume Co. label (faded type). WCC stamps and notations also present. A featured costume in many of the movie’s scenes and promotional materials. Three original black and white promotional photographs included in the lot.

Lot 111, Sold $14,160.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.

John Wayne Shirt from The Horse Soldiers

A film-worn 10-button bib front shirt with Western Costume Co. label sewn in: “9169-1 / John Wayne / Chest 46 / Sleeve 36." Also bears WCC stamps. Includes a number of promotional photos from “The Horse Soldiers” of Wayne wearing the shirt.

Wayne starred as Colonel John Marlowe, a Union cavalry officer in the 1959 John Ford film. Shirt has fading/inconsistent coloration.

Lot 107, Sold $14,160.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.

John Wayne's Bib Shirt from Red River

A bright blue 8 button bib front shirt worn by John Wayne as Texas cattleman, Thomas Dunson in 1948’s “Red River” directed by Howard Hawks. Alongside Wayne was Montgomery Cliff, Harry Carey, Harry Carey Jr. and Noah Beery Jr. Western Costume Co. label sewn in, hand written specs, with stamp.

“Red River” was the first important collaboration between Howard Hawks and John Wayne. Nominated for 2 Academy Awards, it was a commercial and critical success.

Lot 274, Sold $21,240.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.

John Wayne "The Searchers" Bib Front Shirt

The iconic 10 button bib front shirt worn by Wayne in "The Searchers" (1956), Complete with Wayne's original screen worn neckerchief. Sewn-in Western Costume Co. label: "11-2107-2 / John Wayne / Chest 46 / Sleeve Ch. #5", with WCC stamps.

More than just a John Wayne and John Ford collaboration, “The Searchers” is widely regarded to be one of the greatest Westerns of all time. Directed by John Ford, starring Wayne as Ethan Edwards along with Natalie Wood, Jeffery Hunter and Vera Miles.

"John Ford's “The Searchers” contains scenes of magnificence, and one of John Wayne's best performances. There are shots that are astonishingly beautiful. A cover story in New York magazine called it the most influential movie in American history… Ethan Edwards, fierce, alone, a defeated soldier with no role in peacetime, is one of the most compelling characters Ford and Wayne ever created (they worked together on 14 films)." --Roger Ebert

Included in the lot is an original promotional photo of Wayne wearing the shirt.

Lot 280, Sold $23,600.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.

John Wayne’s Winchester 1892 SRC used in “True Grit” and “Rooster Cogburn”.

Movie-used Winchester carbine, with John Wayne’s special enlarged signature lever loop and shortened barrel, which enabled him to “flip” the carbine one-handed so he could load it while on horseback. A signature Duke move. Universal Studios requested that Stembridge gather the same guns Wayne used in “True Grit” (1969) when filming the sequel “Rooster Cogburn” (1975).

S/N S1015 (Stembridge Gun Rentals), .44-40 caliber, Winchester 1892 carbine. Shortened barrel, blue finish, walnut stock and forearm, updated barrel sight, large lever loop. Stembridge “S” on receiver and forearm. Condition: bore is not a factor, clean deep blue on receiver and barrel, touches of blue on lever, mechanically very good.

Includes copies of 2 Stembridge Gun Rentals invoices from “Rooster Cogburn”. Also includes a signed statement from Christopher Hearn regarding history, and a card from the old “Hollywood Gun Rentals” display.

Lot 317, Sold $88,500.
Brian Lebel's Mesa Old West Auction - January 23, 2021. Mesa, AZ.

A John Wayne Nudie's Stetson Hat

A 5X Stetson marked "Nudie's Rodeo Tailor" and "Made by Stetson / Especially For: / John Wayne". In the Duke's classic style, with added “age,” most likely for film work. 5" brim and 7" crown.

Lot 25, Brian Lebel's Cody Old West Auction - June 22, 2019. Santa Fe, NM.
Sold $8,260.

Richard Amsel Original Artwork for John Wayne's Final Film

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Richard Amsel Original Art for "The Shootist" Movie Poster

Original artwork for the poster for "The Shootist"
30" x 21"
mixed media on paper
Framed to 41" x 32"

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"The Shootist" Finished Poster

A remarkable example of American illustration, Richard Amsel utilized his unique illustrative style in a combination of watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, colored pencil, and gouache to create this iconic movie poster. "The Shootist" (1976) was John Wayne's last film and is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by Glendon Swarthout. It is the story of a dying gunfighter who spends his last days looking for a way to die with the least pain and the most dignity. The film also stars Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian and  Sheree North, all of whom are depicted in Amsel's artwork.

Brian Lebel's High Noon Auction, Jan 24, 2015
SOLD $18,400

Also at auction is an original "The Shootist" poster, mounted on canvas,
41" x 27 12" - Estimate: $350 - 450