Morphy Auctions’ New Collaboration Off To Roaring Start At Cody Old West Show And Auction

Ca. 1930s Edward H. Bohlin Sterling Silver Parade Saddle Led An Impressive Lineup, Selling For $50,820

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 and Auction held June 23, 24 and 25 at the Community Convention Center in Santa Fe, N.M. A muchanticipated highlight of the long weekend was the June 24 on-site auction of Western and Native American relics, produced in association with Morphy Auctions. A review of the show portion will appear in next week’s issue.

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broncos, Texas Longhorns and covered wagons and lavishly mounted with silver conchos, it charmed bidders, who pushed its price all the way to an estimatetopping $50,820.

As dazzling as the saddle was, it had to fight for the spotlight when a pair of Tony Lama “El Rey II” handmade cowboy boots crossed the auction block.

1966 catalog and subsequently used as a roadside attraction on Route 66, the gold-leaf-inlaid boots were adorned with an incredible 54 carats of diamonds, rubies and sapphires. The fancy footwear settled within estimate at

The tradition of Western artistry also extends to spurs and bridles, as seen in several prized auction entries.

These one-of-a-kind pair of Tony Lama “El Rey II” handmade cowboy boots custom-ordered from Luskey’s 1966 catalog, premium-grade black calf with inlaid gold leaf and 54 carats of diamonds, rubies and sapphires, sold within estimate for $24,200.

The lively specialty auction corralled many of the top collector categories, including cowboy antiques and collectibles, Native American artifacts, silver saddles, horse tack, antique and historic firearms, Hollywood cowboy memorabilia, Western fine art, Old West gambling and saloon items, and Western decorative arts and furniture. In total, the auction took in $922,500 inclusive of buyer’s premium. The average selling price per lot was a buoyant $3,000.

To no one’s surprise, the magical Edward H. Bohlin name commanded top-lot honors in the form of a ca. 1930s sterling silver parade saddle. An extravagant creation by the legendary saddlemaker to the stars, it featured both elaborately tooled leather and finely engraved silver components, and bore a strong resemblance to a style identified in Bohlin catalogs as the “Marietta.” Decorated with bucking

A fantastic pair of G.S. Garcia silver-inlaid spurs executed in Pattern No. 16, known as “‘Rattlesnake,” lived up to their name with meticulouslydetailed decorations of writhing rattlers and conchos engraved with images of their feared overhead enemies, eagles. Pattern No. 16 Garcia spurs are shown in the 1997 book, “Bit and Spur Makers in the Vaquero Tradition” (Ned and Jody Martin). The auction pair sold near high estimate for $27,830. Matching the spurs dollar for dollar was a Yuma (Arizona) territorial prisonmade hitched horsehair bridle with American flags on the reins and romal and diamond swells on the brow and nose bands. Horse tack created by prisoners between 1885 and the 1920s is avidly pursued by both equine and Westernart collectors. Yuma prison productions, with their complicated diamond designs and unique color combinations, are among the most desirable of all. Against an estimate of $15,000-$20,000, the auction bridle galloped to a final price of $27,830.

Exceptional Native American artistry was on display in a ca. 187080 Cheyenne beaded cradle. Decorated in a traditional geometric motif in a colorful medley of turquoise, yellow, red, dark blue and green beads, the well-constructed cradle was backed by Native-tanned buffalo hide and mounted to wood slats studded with brass tacks. It ended its bidding run at $22,990.

The sale included seven artworks by Will James

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The 63rd Lancaster Hunting and Fishing Show and Sale will take place at the Lancaster Farm & Home Center on Saturday, Aug. 12. The facility is located at 1383 Arcadia Road in Lancaster, Pa.

For directions, take Service Road off Route 72 South (Manheim Pike) and turn between Jones Honda and Car Lots on Service Road. Signs will be posted. Show hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission will be $5. Children under the age of 12 will be admitted free of charge when

Exceptionally fine ca. 1870-80 Cheyenne cradle, fully beaded on Native-tanned buffalo hide, traditional geometric motif, mounted to wood slats studded with brass tacks, sold for $22,990.

(Canadian/American, 1892-1942), all with themes involving cowboys and horses. Of that selection, a signed, dated (’34) but untitled graphite-on-board artwork depicting a cowboy roping a Longhorn steer fared best, finishing within estimate at $36,300.

Prior to auction day, many dozens of bidders had been following a scarce two-page Nov. 14, 1904, pictorial “wanted” poster offering a $2,000 reward for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The poster had been Issued by Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency after determining it was “George” (in actuality, Robert) Parker and Harry Longbaugh (Cassidy and Sundance)

The Wadsworth Atheneum has acquired an outstanding work by Rosalba Carriera (also known as “Rosalba”), the most famous woman artist working in the 18th century and admired as a pioneering and brilliant pastellist. “Portrait of a Gentleman” (ca. 1730) was created when she reached the height of her career, portraying the upper echelons of society with a deft hand and observational sensitivity. It is the first example of the artist’s work in the Wadsworth Atheneum’s collection.

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C-08/04 celebrated pastellist of the 18th century. We are proud to welcome ‘Portrait of a Gentleman’ into the Wadsworth’s collection and look forward to sharing Rosalba Carriera’s brilliance with our visitors very soon,” said Matthew Hargraves, director of the Wadsworth Atheneum.

Rosalba started her career as a miniaturist, but she became best known for her skill with pastels, her technical and artistic innovations elevating the uniquely powdery medium to great popularity among artists and collectors. Royalty, cardinals, and cognoscenti across Europe commissioned portraits and allegories from her. It quickly attracted admirers and younger followers such as Jean-Étienne Liotard and Maurice Quentin de la Tour.

“‘Portrait of a Gentleman’ is a work of rare elegance and grace; it is also an exemplary work by Rosalba. The freshness and radiance of the colors as well as the vaporous quality of the surface truly distinguish this work and lend to its liveliness. That we are as yet unable to definitively identify the sitter is secondary to the captivating beauty of this portrait,” said Oliver Tostmann, Susan Morse Hilles curator of European Art at the Wadsworth.

About the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Founded in 1842 with a vision for infusing art into the American experience, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art is home to a collection of nearly 50,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years and encompassing

European art from antiquity through contemporary as well as American art from the 1600s to today. The Wadsworth Atheneum’s five connected buildings, representing architectural styles including Gothic Revival, modern International Style, and 1960s Brutalism, are located at 600 Main St. in Hartford, Conn.

For more information, visit www.thewadsworth.org.

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Rosalba Carriera’s (Venetian, 1675–1757)

“Portrait of a Gentleman,” ca. 1730, is a pastelon-paper, laid down on canvas, 23.6-by-18.3 inches, courtesy of the Charles H. Schwartz Endowment Fund, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.

First identified as the legendary art collector Pierre Crozat and, later, Louis Armand II de Bourbon, Prince de Conti, neither figure has been verified beyond a doubt. The sitter poses with torso in profile and his head positioned toward the viewer, nearly achieving contact while maintaining a slight aloofness. With his magnificent shoulder-length wig, damask justaucorps coat, and splendid red vest embellished with gold embroidery and buttons, this handsome sitter was clearly someone of status and rank.

“This breathtaking portrait will greatly enrich our growing collection of works on paper. Not only is it a work of the highest quality, but it is also from the hand of the most