Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 101

Manuscript & Collectibles Sale

Selections from The Jackie and Gene Autry Collection

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 250		Crandall, Vivi K. "Puppy Folly" (1946-2000) Vivi K. Crandall painted in Wyoming and Germany and was known for wildlife and landscapes. However we are pleased to be offering a wonderful oil on canvas work that is far more playful. A puppy frolics in an open field scaring up two pheasants and having the time of her life. Painting has Crandall's usual blur of movement and interesting lighting. Adding immeasurably, she is having fun with the 22 x 22 " square painting intentionally conceived to hang at 45 degrees creating a diamond effect. Painting is custom matted and framed in gilt wood to 28 x 28". Estimate $800 - 1,200 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 251		English, Cheryl "Earthen Trio" (1945 -) Cheryl English remains active and resides in Arizona. She is well known for her still life pottery boasting remarkable photo-realism. "Earthen Trio" is a strong example of her work that truly captivates. The details in the pottery remarkable, the lighting exquisite. An absolutely beautiful still life in her usual Southwestern motif. Painting measures 18 x 24" handsomely framed to 25 x 31 in distressed wood and gilt. Estimate $700 - 1,200 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $900
Lot 252		Eubanks, Tony "Broken Wall" (1939 -) Born in Dallas Texas, Tony Eubanks now lives on a country farm in Grapevine, Texas. He took art training at Texas Tech University, North Texas University and the Art Center in Los Angeles and is now noted for the diversity of his subject matter - western paintings, landscapes, seascapes. "Broken Wall" has to be one of Eubanks more delicate works as his subjects are frequently cowboys. In this original oil on canvas a woman in a prairie skirt carrying a straw hat reaches for an old wooden bucket, wind swept hair tied back with magnificent countryside behind her. Soft and serene and all together lovely. Painting measures 30 x 26" framed and matted in distressed wood and gilt. Estimate $1,500 - UP From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,110
Lot 253		Rodriguez, Alfredo "Lost and Found" (1954 -) Rodriguez was born in the Mexican town of Tepic, Nayarit, close to the Huichole Indian reservation. He began drawing as a child and developed his talent at such a young age it assisted in supporting his immediate family of nine. In 1973 he moved to the United States and in very short order became a celebrated and award winning artist with clients worldwide responding to his traditional themes. A member of the American Indian and Cowboy Artists Association, Alfredo Rodriguez established a studio in Corona, California. His rich and vivid colors depict scenes of the inhabitants of the American West: Indians, Mountain Men, Cowboys, nestled in the mountains, deserts, and Indian villages. Offered here is a large fantastic example, oil on canvas, of Rodriguez's talent entitled "Lost and Found" of a small Navajo Indian child finding her lost kitten with an elder woman, under the shade of an umbrella, looking pleased and relieved. The colors and detail in this, one of his larger works, is breathtaking, the landscapes almost photo real. Truly a magnificent example of Rodriguez's work. Painting measures 40 x 30" custom framed in a heavy, carved, antiqued wood frame to 50 x 40". Outside shipping on this painting due to size to which we can offer two accomplished and reasonable shipping companies. Estimate $4,000 - UP From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,400
Lot 254		Rodriguez, Alfredo, "Turquoise Blue" (1954 -) Rodriguez was born in the Mexican town of Tepic, Nayarit, close to the Huichole Indian reservation. He began drawing as a child and developed his talent at such a young age it assisted in supporting his immediate family of nine. In 1973 he moved to the United States and in very short order became a celebrated and award winning artist with clients worldwide responding to his traditional themes. A member of the American Indian and Cowboy Artists Association, Alfredo Rodriguez established a studio in Corona, California. His rich and vivid colors depict scenes of the inhabitants of the American West: Indians, Mountain Men, Cowboys, nestled in the mountains, deserts, and Indian villages. Offered is a lovely oil on canvas that captures his command of vivid colors and detail regularly found in his work. A beautiful Indian child in colorful traditional clothing and blanket. The textures of the fabric so real one can almost feel their softness, the landscape beautiful. Painting measures 28 x 22 in a handsome gilt wood frame to 38 x 32". Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 255		Speck, Gene " California Hill Country" (1937 -) Gene Speck was raised in California and now a resident of Nevada. He is a self-taught painter of landscapes, traditional Great Plains scenes with Indian encampments, ranches and panoramic views. His works are celebrated for their astonishing detail and photo realism. "California Hill Country" an original oil on canvas is a superior example of his talents. A deeply nostalgic look at the past captured in this abandoned homestead, tall grasses choking out the dilapidated barn, home and windmill that once was a family home in the early 20th century again rendered in meticulous detail; every reed of dried grass, every limb, the knots on the lumber of the barn. Painting measures 18 x 24" and handsomely framed in distressed wood to 29 x 35". Estimate $1,200 - 1,500 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,380
Lot 256		Speck, Gene "Mauve Sky" (1937 -) Gene Speck was raised in California and now a resident of Nevada. He is a self-taught painter of landscapes, traditional Great Plains scenes with Indian encampments, ranches and panoramic views. His works are celebrated for their astonishing detail and photo realism. "Mauve Sky" an original oil on canvas, captures perfectly his talent. Here an Indian encampment set at dusk stuns in the softness of the light, the water's reflections, the details of the landscape and a view of American Indian life long sense past. Painting measures 22 x 28" framed handsomely to 29 x 35" in distressed wood that captures perfectly the tone of the painting. Estimate $1,200 - 1,800 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,620
Lot 257		Swanson, Ray "Medicine Man, Navajo" (1937-2004) A member of the Cowboy Artists of America and the American Watercolor Society, Ray Swanson was known for his Southwest Native American subject--the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and Apache Indians. He proved to be one of the most popular of the genre in the late 20th century whose works hang in numerous museums and collections. He was especially known for depicting children and smaller animals belonging to these tribes and for the beauty of their traditional costumes. Though here Swanson has delivered a magnificent portrait of an elder Navajo Medicine Man, set against a vast sky with sunlight illuminating beautifully his clothing and heroic face. Quite outstanding. Painting measures 24 x 18" handsomely framed to 34 x 28" in distressed wood and antiqued silver gilt. Estimate $2,000 - 4,000 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,875
Lot 258		TerBush, Dale "The Eyes Shall be the Glory" (1948 -) Dale TerBush remains an active painter residing in San Diego. He is well known for dramatic if not all together magical landscapes of his own imagining. In this original acrylic on canvas TerBush has imagined a spiritual take of a mountain similar to the Dolomite mountains. Painting is 34 x 28" framed and matted to 47 x 41 in rich oak. Estimate $1,000 - UP From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $625
Lot 259		TerBush, Dale "Sweet Be Thy Name" (1948 -) Dale TerBush remains an active painter residing in San Diego. He is well known for dramatic if not all together magical landscapes of his own imagining as in this acrylic on canvas work of a romantic, almost spiritual interpretation of a mountain range. Painting measures 24 x 29" and handsomely matted and framed to 37 x 43". Estimate $900 - UP From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $550
Lot 260		Venditti, Jerry " Sioux" (1942 -) Native California artist, Venditti is a painter of trompe l'oeil still life of Southwest motifs and also a painter of landscapes. Venditti graduated from San Francisco Art Institute and lives in Sebastopol His unique still lifes are unusual and mesmerizing. The still life offered here very much captures his unique style of painting complete with a rendered photograph and object, so photo-real they fool the eye almost as if a collage. Painting measures 18 x 14" framed in dark wood frame to 26 x 22". Estimate $900 - 1,200 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 261		Austin Prod Inc. "Life Size Decorative Ceramic Boots". While this great pair of Western boots feel like bronze, they are a heavily glazed ceramic creation, complete with scuff and wear created by Austin Prod Inc, in 1982. 15" x 11" x 10". Perfect for any fan of Westerns. This piece was displayed in Gene Aurty's office at Golden West Broadcasting on Sunset Blvd., as well as his residence. In excellent condition. Estimate $500 - 800 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 262		Borglum, Solon "Lassoing Wild Horses" (1868-1922) Borglum was the younger brother of Gutzon Borglum and uncle of Lincoln Borglum, the two men most responsible for the creation of the carvings at Mount Rushmore. He is well known for his works of frontier life. Offered is a licensed desktop casting of "Lassoing Wild Horses" by Bristol Pewter in Massachusetts as part of their Cowboy Hall of Fame Series. We must add, these are very well done. On wood base 10 x 11 x 7". Estimate $200 - UP From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 263		Dallin, Cyrus E. "Chief Washakie" (1861 - 1944) A sculptor of Indian figures and portraits, Cyrus Dallin created magnificent works in both oils and bronzes of Indians having heroic character, noble stature and dignity. His sculpture, "Chief Washakie" embodies all of these elements. An edition of 9 were originally created and this piece was displayed proudly at the entrance of Jackie and Gene Autry's residence on a brick base. Bronze has a deep rich patina and truly impresses, measures 40 x 43 x 10" and is in superior condition. This is fine, larger piece and can be placed out of doors as it was displayed at th Autry residence Outside shipping required to which we can suggest two companies who are familiar with the piece. Estimate $6,000 - UP From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 264		Payne, Ken "Surprise Meeting" (1938-2012) Very accomplished Western sculptor whose bronzes can best be described as "action packed". Instead of stately, his bronzes burst with power and movement. Offered here is one of his best, "Surprise Meeting" a 1983 edition of 750 this being #232. A cowboy and horse are startled by a small covey of quail while riding along the Texas landscape. 21 x 13 x 9" A really great piece of Western sculpture. As with all the bronzes in our auction most will be shipped ground due to their weight. Estimate $1,500 - 2,500 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 265		Remington, Frederick Sackrider (After) "Cheyenne" (1861-1909) Clearly the most popular American Western artist in history, Remington is unequaled in the appeal for generations for his heroic creations of the The Old West both in his paintings and bronzes. In this licensed casting of his popular piece, "Cheyenne", the original selling this past year for $900,000, this is a wonderful casting almost equal in size. Bronze sits on a thick black marble base and is in excellent condition 20 x 21 x 9". Estimate $1,000 - 1,500 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $630
Lot 266		Remington, Frederick Sackrider "Coming Through The Rye" (1861-1909) Clearly the most popular American Western artist in history, Remington is unequaled in the appeal for generations for his heroic creations of the The Old West both in his paintings and bronzes. Offered is a desktop pewter casting by Bristol Pewter from their Cowboy Hall of Fame series of what has to be the most famous and recognizable of any sculpture by Remington; guys on horseback shooting their pistols in the air. We have to add, these pewter sculptures are well done. 9 x 11 x 8". Estimate $300 - 500 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $228
Lot 267		Renfro, Ray "Lone Star Cowboy" (1918-1989) Ray Renfroe's is known for bronze sculptures and paintings of western subject matter rendered with meticulous attention to detail and with beautiful multi-color patinas. In this outstanding bronze, Renfro has captured at full gallop a cowboy lassoing a Texas longhorn. Superb original bronze by this artists with a deep chestnut patina throughout. One of the best examples of this artist's work we have seen with a lot of historic accuracy and research in the work. 19 x 20 x 18. Piece must be shipped ground due to weight. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 268		Rodden, Brian "The Challenge". Small desktop pewter sculpture by Chilmark. Unsigned but our best guess is the sculpture is by Brian Rodden of two mustangs in the midst of territorial dominance. 4 x 7 x 4" Recast is nicely done. Estimate $100 - 300 From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 269		Shelton, Harold, The Spectacular "Spirit of America" (1918 - 1999) Acclaimed American artist known for his oil paintings, but it was Shelton's bronzes depicting the American West that impressed. Offered is his very limited edition by The National Heritage Collectors Society now Great American Bronze Works, Inc., "Spirit of America". This is a majestic, beautiful bronze of an American eagle alighting on a gnarled branch conveying great strength and pride. This is large piece measuring 44" x 43 x 32" including the Carrera marble base. The bronze was displayed proudly in the private residence of Jackie and Gene Autry. Further, Great American Bronze Works, Inc. created the memorial bronze of Autry in front of Edison Field in Anaheim as well as the "Back In The Saddle Again" a monumental sculpture of Gene Autry and his horse,"Champion" in front of the Autry Museum of the American West in Los Angeles. An optional custom oak platform 32 x 36 x 36" for greater height is available at no additional cost except for shipping. Due to weight and size, outside shipping required to which we can offer two suggestions who are familiar with the piece. Estimate $6,000 - UP From the collection of Jackie and Gene Autry. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold