For Three Days in Jan., Relive the Magic, The Romance and the Mystery of the Old West at High Noon’s Spectacular Western Americana Weekend Event
Dec. 18, 2007
PHOENIX—Once each year, it all takes place in Phoenix — today, a world class city built on the rich history and heritage of the American Old West – no better location for the most spectacular celebration of its kind — High Noon’s 18th Annual, Western Americana Weekend Event.
On Jan. 25-27, 2008, the Phoenix Convention Center will come alive when thousands of people from across North America converge to relive an era so powerful in this country’s history. Produced by High Noon of Los Angeles (CA), owners Joseph Sherwood, Linda Kohn and Danny Verrier, are nationally recognized for their passion, knowledge, and commitment to ensuring that the legacy of all that is the richness of the Great American West lives on for generations to come.
THREE DAYS, THREE VERY IMPORTANT EVENTS
The High Noon Western Americana Weekend Event is comprised of three separate events: The nation’s premier Western Americana Antique Show, the country’s most important Western Americana Auction, and this year, High Noon introduces a third dimension — High Noon After Dark — a very special benefit for the Phoenix Art Museum.
THE CELEBRATION BEGINS ON FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 25TH…
HIGH NOON AFTER DARK — Friday, Jan. 25 @ 6:30pm — Phoenix Convention Center, South Lobby / South Building
On Jan. 25, The Phoenix Art Museum will take center stage at the Phoenix Convention Center as the High Noon Antique Show and Auction hosts a very special event to benefit the museum’s Western Art Acquisition Fund, which will include a delicious buffet, cocktails and live entertainment. Attendees to this event will be able to shop privately among the 200 dealers offering the finest in Cowboy, Indian and Fine Western Art before the show opens to the public on Saturday. They will also have the opportunity to preview the 400+ spectacular items to be sold at the renowned 18th Annual High Noon Auction on Saturday night. All guests will also receive an auction catalog. Guests are invited to bring one Western Americana antique or collectible treasure for a free verbal appraisal by High Noon’s expert appraisers. Authors will be available to autograph copies of their latest books. Museums from across the country will be represented and several private exhibits will be available for exclusive viewing.
18th Annual HIGH NOON WESTERN AMERICANA ANTIQUE SHOW —Jan. 26 & 27 — Phoenix Convention Center, South Building
The High Noon Western Americana Show and Sale is the largest shopping experience of its kind in the country. 200 exhibitors will feature the finest in antique, collectible and contemporary Western Art, jewelry, artifacts, furniture, clothing, pottery, textiles, boots, saddles and much, much more. Spanning the Spanish Colonial period through the amazing artisans of today, shoppers will be able to immerse themselves in over 300 years of history.
18th Annual HIGH NOON WESTERN AMERICANA AUCTION – Jan 26 @ 5pm – Phoenix Convention Center and online
17 straight years of record-breaking sales make this event one of the most exciting auctions held in the country. Each year thousands of serious buyers and bidders participate for a chance to bid on and buy the most amazing selection of important Western Art, artifacts and memorabilia. Catalog preview is available at www.LiveAuctioneers.com where those interested may also place Internet bids.
Each year, the High Noon Western Americana Auction features over 400 lots of exceptional items, which reflect the richest in Western history and art, and Hollywood’s interpretation of that era. Coming from important private collections and renowned museums, this year’s sale will be one not to miss.
Headlining this year’s auction will be Nellybelle II from the Roy Rogers/Dale Evans Museum. This exact replica of the original Nellybelle, which became famous in the Roy Rogers Show, has been used as a parade car and for special appearances (estimate $8,000 to $12,000). Also coming from the Roy Rogers Museum will be two coin operated riding machines, Trigger and Trigger’s Revenge (both circa 1950s), are expected to sell for $5,000 to $7,500 respectively.
“Reel” cowboys are well represented with movie and TV worn clothing and memorabilia from movie icons like John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Jimmy Stewart and superstars like John Travolta, Mel Gibson and Kevin Costner.
Important Western Art will draw bidders worldwide. Among the most important works to be offered will be an oil on canvas by Olaf Weighorst, estimated to sell for $60,000 to $80,000 and an oil on canvas by the acclaimed CA Martin Grelle, which is estimated at $60,000 to $90,000.
The auction always features a most-impressive selection of Native American textiles, baskets, clothing and beadwork. This year, a very important Navajo Germantown pictorial blanket, circa 1880s, is expected to fetch $30,000 to $50,000.
Bohlin parade saddles, rare California and Texas spurs, including John Wayne’s personal Bohlin spur, intricate works from master rawhide braider Luis B. Ortega and memorabilia from the Silver Screen, will all contribute to this auction once again an annual American event not to missed.
Preview the catalog and place Internet bids at www.LiveAuctioneers.com.
