A bold and wide Sioux tobacco bag with Native Warriors in full headdress on horseback, on light blue beaded background. Beaded panels are 9" x 7 1/2" with 5" long red quilled section containing turquoise and orange rectangles. The 14" fringe completes the bag making it 37" overall.
Lot 180, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $8,850
Luis B. Ortega braided rawhide, five-piece collection, custom made for Lillian E. Goedert (1929-2013) of Hesperia, California. Lillian ordered this set directly from Luis at the Southern California horseshow. The fine set is comprised of:
a) Ortega Headstall: Double headband with gaucho stitch, five buttons on each cheek, red accents, fine condition and patina;
b) Ortega Show Reins: 3/8” reins with ½” romal. Reins measure 43” and romal measures 30”. Adored with natural, tea-stained and red knots in varying dimensions. Inside popper carved with the initials “LEG” for Lillian E. Goedert. Fine condition;
c) Eduardo Grijalva (EG*) silver mounted bit;
d) Ortega Show Hobbles: Braided natural rawhide with center red stitching and red interweaves on the buttons. Excellent condition;
e) Ortega Signed Reata: All natural rawhide 3/8” in diameter measuring 26’ overall with red interweaves. Signed on the hondo L B ORTEGA on one side and LILLIAN G on the other. Excellent condition.
Lot 136, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $5,605
Mooning in the Morning
Oil on canvas
9" x 12"
Signed lower right: Tom Ryan
Titled on stretcher
Framed to:13 3/4" x 16 3/4"
Provenance: From the Estate of Tommy “Snuff” Garrett.
Lot 149, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $2,360
Impressive Crow elk tooth woman’s dress on blue trade cloth. Red cloth yoke or collar decorated with a row of elk teeth above a row of light blue beadwork at the collar binding. Top half of the body and three-quarters down the sleeves, is decorated with elk teeth front and back. The bottom of the dress in trimmed in bands of ribbon work and various beads. Circa 1890s, 46" long.
From a Distinguished Private Colorado Collection
Lot 229, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $17,700
A pair of impressive Roy Quick spurs by noted Colorado maker, Bill Adamson. With matching Adamson buckles on Buddy Foster straps. The double overlaid bands are 1" wide, the huge 3" rowels are covered both sides with silver washers, on 3 1/2" shanks with overlaid chap guards. Includes custom wood stand.
Lot 369, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $4,425
Thomas Molesworth style settee or love seat, most likely by early maker, Uptown Furniture. Chimayo cushions, burl sides, leather fringed arms are all reminiscent of Molesworth's own personal pieces. Bold bright red with green leather and brass studs. The massive burls on the front are about 14" wide at the base. The Chimayo cushions have a spread wing thunderbird design in black and cream. The seat itself is 57" across, 38" deep and 35" tall. Some wear and tear to the fringe but overall a very intact, sturdy and undamaged piece. A nice and very comfortable addition to any western motif home.
Provenance: From the Estate of Thomas W. Lorimer.
Lot 425, Brian Lebel's Mesa Auction - January 21, 2017
Sold $8,050
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
