Dale Harwood 1999 TCAA Exhibition Saddle
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.