Creek Crossing
Oil on canvas
24" x 36"
Signed lower right: MARJORIE REED
Framed to 30 1/2" x 42 1/2"
Lot 90, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $3,450
Untitled: Stagecoach
Oil on board
11" x 14"
Signed lower right: MARJORIE REED
Framed to 14 3/4" x 17 1/2"
Provenance: From the Estate of Tommy “Snuff” Garrett.
Lot 91, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $1,298
Maker-marked, "Bill Heisman / Tucson, Az / USA” and partially inspired by the iconic G.S. Garcia (Elko) “Dandy” pattern No 75 spurs. Bill has fully mounted both sides extensively, including multiple inlays on the top and bottom of the 1 1/16" bands and 2 3/4" shanks, which support 13-point, 2 3/8" spoked rowels. The artisan’s exquisite obsession with detail is evident in Heisman’s engraved heel chain hangers and distinctive silver buttons on the ends of the chap guards, spur straps and rowel pin covers. Includes “Heisman-made” floral carved two-tone leathers with engraved silver buckles. Unused condition, circa 1990s.
Lot 363, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $5,310
Room-size, Navajo rug. Finely woven, all natural hand-spun wool. A classic Teec Nos Pos geometric pattern consisting of a wide tuning-fork border and a colorful central design filled with geometric components including sixteen arrows. Circa 1915-1925, 113" x 59". Apparent fading on one side.
Lot 345, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $6,050
A magnificent pair of white angora chaps by Hamley & Co., Pendleton Oregon. Bright and soft white hair with a mint condition tooled belt.
Lot 266, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $6,900
Iconic silver overlaid unmarked American Eagle California half-breed bit with large floral pattern domed cheek conchos engraved in the Garcia/Figueroa tradition. Bit affixed to a leather headstall mounted with Mexican peso coins alternating with dainty engraved silver hearts. Includes matching Martingale with identical ornamentation.
Lot 332, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $3,450
Large scale miniature chuck wagon by the acclaimed Dale Ford. Impressive 47" long with tongue, 28" long body, and 19" tall to the top of the bows. Bright yellow on red with accessories attached: water barrels, rope, and full kitchen in the operating chuck box. Signed on the carriage "Dale Ford - Scottsdale, Az."
EX: Durrell U. "Dee" Howard, San Antonio, TX. Collection
Lot 31, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $1,840
S/N 474080, 3rd Model, .44wcf caliber, 24 inch octagon barrels, original barrel sight with no elevator, original front sight, original dust cover, 1894. Stock is incised with standing buffalo and arrows on one side and stylized man in the sun on the other. The carved in line designs along the length of the forearm and butt stock are accented or decorated with spent percussion caps.
CONDITION: Bore has strong rifling with black powder oxidation the length of the bore, metal surfaces are dark brown with areas of surface oxidation, wood is solid and tight.
Lot 111, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $3,328
Luis B. Ortega, extra impressive, all natural flat braided rawhide split ear headstall. Made with 3 strands that are whip stitched together with great knots and all in unused condition. Also included, a silver inlaid CA spade bit with thing engraved lip bar and old chains.
Lot 137, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $5,310
The Sentinel (Zion)
Oil on canvas
30" x 40"
Signed lower left: Charles Muench
Framed to 42" x 50"
Lot 83, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $4,600
Beaded Plains cradle on Native tanned hide. Head and foot boards are fully beaded on fabric and sewn onto hide. The geometric design utilizes pale blue, cobalt, white, translucent red, yellow, black, green and pumpkin beads. Red wool bonnet adorned with larger translucent red and white beads. The upper edge is also trimmed in red wool. Soft hide encases the frame. Fringe attached to the upper and lower edges. 42" long, the width tapers from 16". With custom metal wall hanging support.
Lot 231, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $17,110
Day of the Fiesta, Walpi
Gouache
14" x 14"
Signed lower left
Framed to 25" x 25"
Exhibited: Carl Oscar Borg: An Artist's Journey, May 23 - September 9, 2012, The Wildling Museum, Los Olivos, CA (label attached); and Carl Oscar Borg - Spirit of the West, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, November 15, 2012 - March 17, 2013 (Label attached).
Lot 211, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $8,850
Niman Katchinas
Pencil drawing and etching framed together
Each 10" x 10"
Drawing is signed lower left: CARL OSCAR BORG
Etching is pencil signed in lower right margin: Carl Oscar Borg
Framed to: 31" x 18 1/2"
Exhibited: Guiding Lights - Teachers at the Santa Barbara School of the Arts: 1920-1938, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, August 27, 2009 - January 31, 2010 (label attached); and Carl Oscar Borg: An Artist's Journey, May 23 - September 9, 2012, The Wildling Museum, Los Olivos, CA (label attached).
Lot 212, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $3540
Pair of etchings
a) Navajo Papoose
Etching, 10" x 8"
Pencil signed lower right margin: For The Steinhausess. March 14-35, / Carl Oscar Borg
Framed to 21" x 18 1/4"
b) Hopi Katchina Priest
Etching, 10" x 8"
Pencil signed lower right margin: Carl Oscar Borg
Framed to 20 1/2" x 18"
Exhibited: Carl Oscar Borg: An Artist's Journey, May 23 - September 9, 2012, The Wildling Museum, Los Olivos, CA (labels attached to each).
Lot 213, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $354
Remarkably constructed in the grand tradition of a classic 19th century San Francisco saddle, (Visalia, L.D. Stone, Main & Winchester ), this absolutely elegant high back, slick fork, square skirted russet colored “work of art” with its long and dramatic tapaderos, is fully and elaborately tooled with lavish floral carving. Saddle is complete with both lovely matching white angora woolly saddle bags and pommel bags. California’s Mario Hanel is among the premier contemporary leather western craftsmen working today.
Lot 267, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $7,475
Roy Rogers' Personal Nudie's Outfit (left)
One of Roy’s most iconic outfits, and one of his own personal favorites. Custom made for Roy Rogers by Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors of North Hollywood, California. The shirt is a bib front, gabardine, with 3 rows of green leather fringe, flying eagle on the wool plaid bib, longhorns on the collar and 6 snaps on each sleeve. The pants are brown wool, striped with white piping and foot stirrups. The scarf is colorful silk. The hat is Roy’s and bears his classic crease. (belt in photo is not part of lot) There are many photos of Roy in this classic outfit. Included in the lot is a photocopy of a photo of Roy wearing the outfit while doing tricks with his dog Bullet.
Provenance: From the Estate of Snuff Garrett.
Lot 37, Est. $5,000-8,000
Roy Rogers' Personal Eagle Boots (above)
A gift from Roy to Snuff, these red, white and blue inlaid double eagle boots are the quintessential Roy Rogers boot.
Provenance: From the Estate of Tommy “Snuff” Garrett.
Lot 38, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $7,670
Roy Rogers' Personal Nudie's Hat (left)
Another gift from Roy to Snuff, this Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors hat is a great example of the Roy Rogers style. Complete with a silver hat band, it was signed by Roy when he gave it to his buddy: “To Snuff / a keepsake / from RR Roy”
Provenance: From the Estate of Tommy “Snuff” Garrett.
Lot 39, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $4,720
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Lot 154: Untitled: Bucking Horse, Oil on canvas, 32" x 40", Signed lower left: TILL GOODAN, Framed to 36 1/2" x 44 1/2", Condition: 1" hole lower left (by the bush)
Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $10,925
Lot 155: The New Colt, Oil on Canvas, 32" x 40", Signed lower left: TILL GOODAN, Framed to 36 1/2" x 44 1/2"
Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $5,175
Black, floral carved sterling silver mounted parade saddle with 21" long tapaderos, original black and white wool corona, 14” seat and inset sterling seat-plate stamped, “Victor Alexander - Hayward, Calif.” Saddle is heavily adorned with domed and scalloped Keyston Bros conchos in varying sizes, plus sterling swells caps and exquisitely engraved, fully silvered, heavy gauge 3 1/2" high cantle. Ensemble includes Bridle with Fleming Bit and maker-marked Keyston Bros (San Francisco) silver plus matching Breast Collar. Fine, very ridable condition, circa 1940-42.
Lot 58, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $22,420
Circa late 19th century, this lovely and enchanting, floral carved mini-masterwork measures only 14” x 8” and features a decoratively stitched 6 1/2" inlaid full-seat, bold Main & Winchester style California raised floral carving with a restored rich russet vintage patina and a gullet and cantle trimmed with nickel plated brass mountings. The rawhide strings are twist-braided and 100% original as is everything else except the finish, the wood stirrups and straps that were reconstructed by Bill Heisman, founding member of the Traditional Cowboy Artists and a known stickler for historical detail. Overall an exceptional piece that would make a worthy addition to the finest miniature or salesman sample saddle collection.
Lot 264, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $6,490
A massive pair of double-mounted Wyoming collector spurs with 1" wide Cheyenne split heelbands, each adorned with three of Schnitger's trademark 8-pointed domed buttons. The 3" spiked shanks with 5 angled inlays each with snowflake engraving supporting a stunning, oversized 34-point iron rowels fronted by an exquisitely engraved silver washer repeating the 8-pointed star theme. The straps are newer lined dove wing style with 3" scalloped conchos. A true show-stopper and probably one the best pair of Rex Schnitger spurs to surface at auction in recent memory. Outstanding condition, circa 1930s.
Provenance: From the Estate of Larry Howard
Lot 261, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $20,700
Very classic Cheyenne heel band spurs by noted maker Rex Schnitger. Silver inlays in straight and diamond engraved patterns, pointed 3” shanks, 2 1/2", 18-point rowels with punched spokes. Straps are scarce, EATONS RANCH / WOLF WYOMING maker-marked with the Eaton rope and arrow brand. A true Rocky Mountain spur set.
Lot 263, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $4,313
Photo documented, early California leather headstall, tastefully ornamented with coin silver spots and silver tipped headband attached to each cheek via engraved round and domed period concho. Impressive and ornate California bit (attributed to Hernandez) features floral open center rimmed by silver spots and secured to headstall by adjustable silver hangers with loops. Bit attached to braided rawhide reins with horsehair tassels making this the ultimate vaquero riding package.
Provenance: Photo of Tony Castro (circa 1902) on horseback with the bridle and bit shown; from the Estate of Larry Howard
Lot 258, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $3,328
Tightly twined Pomo basket with bands of serrated geometric and stepped designs in dark brown. Decorated with sewn-on translucent red beads atop round shell beads. Classic large globular basket, among the larger styles made by the Pomo. 8 1/2" tall by 18" across.
Ex: Peter Schramm Collection.
Lot 223, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $6,050
Untitled: Indian Scene
Oil on canvas
16" x 20"
Beautifully framed to 23 1/2" x 27 1/2"
Note: A signature is visible lower right and likely reads "Johnson", however, we feel as though this signature was added later and possibly added on top of the original signature.
Lot 252, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $4,600
