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Garth's Celebrates Americana with
Annual Labor Day Weekend Auction
For Immediate Release -
September 5, 2009
The combination of "antiques, camaraderie, tradition, and plain, old fun" was touted as the focus of Garth’s Auctions’ Annual Labor Day Americana Auction held on September 4 and 5, 2009 in Delaware, Ohio. Before you know it, the Garth's staff added in material with Indians, a few cowboys, and a collection of historic firearms that propelled the two-day event to a virtual showdown among bidders. A complete report will follow shortly, but a few of the highlights include....
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NAVAJO HORSE RACE BY FRANK TENNEY JOHNSON (CALIFORNIA, 1874-1939). TOP LOT OF THE SALE - $196,250
The cover lot of the catalog featured young braves racing horses through the desert by California artist, Frank Tenney Johnson(1874-1939 ). The excitement on the faces of the braves in the painting were reflected in the mood of bidders competing for this painting as it opened the Saturday morning sessions. Selling to a phone bidder speaking with Vice-President and Auctioneer Amelia Jeffers, the hammer price was an outstanding $196,250. Research is still in progress but that price likely makes it among the top 30 paintings sold at auction by the artist. Titled Navajo Horse Race on the stretcher, the 26 ½” x 32 ½” oil on canvas was signed and dated 1927 in the lower left.The painting was consigned by a longtime collector from Detroit, Michigan who inherited it from his grandfather. |
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COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER - SOLD FOR $32,900.
Mid-19th century. Engraved .38 caliber W.C.F. Mother-of-pearl grips with relief carved steer head on one side and Colt emblem on the other. Worn original blue with case colors on frame. S/N 165122. Loading gate number does not match. 5 3/8" barrel.
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SMITH & WESSON SCHOFIELD'S PATENT REVOLVER - SOLD FOR $16,450.
Mid-19th century. Model 3, 2nd model. Finely engraved .44 caliber. Old mother-of-pearl grips and original dark nickel plating. Marked "US" under grips. S/N 9088. Grips have minor crack. |
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RARE WINCHESTER TRADE SIGN SOLD FOR $16,156.
Model 1897, chromolithographed cardboard. The "Double-W" version, with 226 items affixed to the board (9 containers of caps, 20 shotgun shells, and 197 rifle and revolver shells). Also includes chromolithographed images of a moose, a duck, and a pair of bear hunters. Retains the factory label, as well as "No. 852" stenciled on verso. Only minor imperfections. Mounted in its original oak frame, 40"h. 57 1/2"w. From an old, Mansfield, Ohio, collection.
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Other items exceeding expectations included several fine American samplers, a a pillar and scroll clock, a pair of early tin lanterns, and a miniature Empire chest of drawers. Complete report to follow. If you would like to see lots with prices, click here.
For more information about consignment opportunities for Garth's upcoming auctions including the October 2 Eclectic Auction and the October 31 Firearms & Military Accoutrement
Auction, visit www.garths.com, or contact a staff member directly at 740.362.4771 or via email at info@garths.com. |
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