Morphy’s new venture with Lebel’s Old West Events was off to a roaring start, June 23-25

Fine circa-1930s Edward H. Bohlin sterling silver parade saddle with outstanding leather and silver carving, and silver conchos. Provenance: H.C. Lewis Collection; Butterfield & Butterfield 1989 auction; Guess Jeans collection; Tucson, Arizona, private collection. Sold above high estimate for $50,820

SANTA FE, N.M. – An affinity for the lore and history of the American West was the common denominator that connected premier dealers with enthusiastic collectors at Brian Lebel’s 33rd annual Cody Old West Show & Auction held June 23-25 at the Community Convention Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A much-anticipated highlight of the long weekend was a June 24 onsite auction of Western and Native American relics, produced in association with Morphy Auctions. Absentee and Internet live bidding was available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Hindman to auction peerless Native American art collection Nov. 3

Fritz Scholder, ‘Indian with Blue Aura,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
Fritz Scholder, ‘Indian with Blue Aura,’ est. $10,000-$15,000
Fritz Scholder, ‘Indian with Blue Aura,’ est. $10,000-$15,000

DENVER – Hindman Auctions will present the Marilyn Eber Collection of Native American Art, a dedicated single-owner auction, on November 3. Denver native Marilyn Eber was an art devotee and a passionate collector of historic and contemporary Native American Art. The offering includes several outstanding lots such as artwork by Fritz Scholder, Earl Biss, Kevin Redstar, Tony Da and Richard Zane Smith. Modern and historic beadwork, pre-historic to modern pueblo pottery and Native American jewelry will also be offered. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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