The Early West 2021-08-27 Auction - 266 Price Results - Bonhams in CA - Page 3
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EARP'S DETECTIVE AGENCY.THE FINAL SIGNATURE OF JOHN WESLEY HARDIN.THE GUN THAT KILLED BILLY THE KID: PAT GARRETT'S COLT
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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The Early West

On August 27, Bonhams will present The Early West: The Collection of Jim and Theresa Earle, a sale of 265 lots including the most important and well-documented collection of historical firearms belonging to Western Lawmen and Outlaw Legends, along with manuscripts, photographs, and memorabilia. Amassed over five decades, the private collection features rifles and revolvers from Billy the Kid, Bat Masterson, Wild Bill Hickok, John Wesley Hardin, and the most iconic treasure of early western history - the gun Pat Garrett used to kill Billy the Kid (estimate: $2-3 million). Sheriff Pat Garrett's Colt Single Action which he used to kill Billy the Kid on July 14, 1881, at Pete Maxwell's Ranch, is a relic of one of the most important and well-known stories of the Wild West. Now part of American mythology, Garrett's friendship with the Kid, their mutual respect, and his subsequent hunt, capture, escape and death have become the stuff of legend. Estimated at $2-3 million, this gun is one of the most important and well documented historical firearms and has never appeared at public auction. Catherine Williamson, Bonhams Director of Books & Manuscripts, said: "The Earle collection is truly one of the most remarkable and unparalleled private collections of Western material seen in years. Jim and Theresa are among the most highly regarded collectors of Western historical firearms and spent decades meticulously assembling with a deep historical understanding and curiosity for the subject. It is a tremendous privilege to bring their collection to auction."
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FRANK MCCARTHY (1924-2002): FRANK MCCARTHY (1924-2002) Pull Up and Throw Down the Box signed and dated 'McCarthy / © 74' (lower left), signed again, numbered, titled and inscribed 'All reproduction rights held by the
0050: FRANK MCCARTHY (1924-2002)Est. $15,000-$25,000
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FRANK MCCARTHY (1924-2002): FRANK MCCARTHY (1924-2002) Canyon Trek signed and dated 'McCarthy © 75' (lower right), signed again, numbered, and inscribed '#273 / All reproduction rights retained by artist' (on the reverse)
0051: FRANK MCCARTHY (1924-2002)Est. $8,000-$12,000
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CARL HANTMAN (born 1935): CARL HANTMAN (born 1935) The Downhill Ride signed 'Carl Hantman' (lower right) oil on canvas 36 x 30in framed 45 x 39in
0052: CARL HANTMAN (born 1935)Est. $2,000-$3,000
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CARL HANTMAN (born 1935): CARL HANTMAN (born 1935) Black Water signed 'CARL HANTMAN' (lower right), titled and dated on the artist label (on the reverse) oil on board 27 x 19 1/2in framed 37 x 29in Painted circa April 1975.
0053: CARL HANTMAN (born 1935)Est. $1,000-$1,500
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JIMMY WALKER (born 1927): JIMMY WALKER (born 1927) Hardin and Selman Guns signed and dated 'Jimmy Walker / 1977' (lower right), with the artist's Absolute Realism label (on the reverse), titled on the presentation plaque oil
0054: JIMMY WALKER (born 1927)Est. $800-$1,200
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JIMMY WALKER (born 1927): JIMMY WALKER (born 1927) The Gun that Killed Sam Bass signed and dated 'Jimmy Walker / 1978' (lower right), titled on the presentation plaque oil on board with artist painted frame 20 x 16in framed
0055: JIMMY WALKER (born 1927)Est. $800-$1,200
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JIMMY WALKER (born 1927): JIMMY WALKER (born 1927) Olinger's Shotgun signed and dated 'Jimmy Walker / 1979' (lower right), the artist's Absolute Realism label (on the reverse), titled on the presentation plaque oil on
0056: JIMMY WALKER (born 1927)Est. $800-$1,200
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JIMMY WALKER (born 1927): JIMMY WALKER (born 1927) Bat Masterson's Gun signed and dated 'Jimmy Walker / 1978' (lower right), with the artist's Absolute Realism label (on the reverse), titled on the presentation plaque oil on
0057: JIMMY WALKER (born 1927)Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
JIMMY WALKER (born 1927): JIMMY WALKER (born 1927) Pat Garrett's Guns signed and dated 'Jimmy Walker / 1978' (lower right), with the artist's Absolute Realism label (on the reverse), titled on the presentation plaque oil on
0058: JIMMY WALKER (born 1927)Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
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JIMMY WALKER (born 1927): JIMMY WALKER (born 1927) Wyatt Earp's Guns signed and dated 'Jimmy Walker / 1979' (lower right), with the artist's Absolute Realism label (on the reverse), titled on the presentation plaque oil on
0059: JIMMY WALKER (born 1927)Est. $800-$1,200
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JIMMY WALKER (born 1927): JIMMY WALKER (born 1927) Garrett-Kid Winchester signed and dated 'Jimmy Walker / 1979' (lower right), with the artist's Absolute Realism label (on the reverse), titled on the presentation plaque oil
0060: JIMMY WALKER (born 1927)Est. $800-$1,200
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JIMMY WALKER (born 1927): JIMMY WALKER (born 1927) General Leonard Wood's Gun signed and dated 'Jimmy Walker / 1977' (lower left), with the artist's Absolute Realism label (on the reverse), titled on an artist label (tied to
0061: JIMMY WALKER (born 1927)Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
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CARL HENCKEL (German, 1862-1929): CARL HENCKEL (German, 1862-1929) Dying Bison signed 'Carl Henckel' (on the base) bronze with reddish-brown patina 11in high Modeled in 1900. Purchased from Tom Keilman Auctions, November 29, 1979.
0062: CARL HENCKEL (German, 1862-1929)Est. $800-$1,200
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JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012): JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012) Doubling Back signed and numbered 'Jack Bryant © 2/12' (on the base) bronze with golden brown patina 13in high
0063: JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012)Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
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JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012): JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012) Quirt and Spurs signed, titled and numbered 'Jack Bryant / 1 of 10' (on the base) bronze with medium brown patina 15in high
0064: JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012)Est. $800-$1,200
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GREG POLUTANOVICH (born 1966): GREG POLUTANOVICH (born 1966) Tom Horn signed with initials and numbered '9/10 GP ©' (on the base) bronze with golden brown patina 19in high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols:
0065: GREG POLUTANOVICH (born 1966)Est. $300-$500
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METZ CASTLEBERRY (1929-2017): METZ CASTLEBERRY (1929-2017) The Monarch signed, titled and numbered 'METZ CASTLEBERRY 31/50' (on the base) bronze with golden brown patina 8in high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols:
0066: METZ CASTLEBERRY (1929-2017)Est. $200-$300
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JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012): JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012) Doubling Back signed and numbered 'Jack Bryant © 4 of 12' (on the base) bronze with medium brown patina 13in high
0067: JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012)Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
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JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012): JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012) Trouble Downhill signed 'Jack Bryant / No. 3 of 6 ©' (on the base) bronze with brown patina 16 1/2in high
0068: JACK BRYANT SR. (1929-2012)Est. $1,000-$2,000
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GREG POLUTANOVICH (born 1966): GREG POLUTANOVICH (born 1966) Hickok signed with initials and numbered 'GP 9/10' (on the left bar side) bronze with multihued patina 17in high Cast 2007 Purchased directly from the artist, September
0069: GREG POLUTANOVICH (born 1966)Est. $300-$500
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GREG POLUTANOVICH (born 1966): GREG POLUTANOVICH (born 1966) Billy the Kid signed with initials and numbered '© GP 1/14' (on the reverse) bronze with dark brown patina 10in high Cast 2002 Purchased directly from the artist,
0070: GREG POLUTANOVICH (born 1966)Est. $300-$500
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