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Legacy of Luxury: Native American Beadwork, Navajo Rugs & 18th C. French Artistry Sale

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Join us for our Legacy of Luxury Auction on March 29th, which includes nearly 800 lots of high-end antiquities ranging from historic 19th-century Navajo Blankets, a large Beadwork collection, and Western to 18th-century French furniture and artistry.
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Lot 133

Ca. 1880 Crow Apsaalooke Beaded Saddle

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Starting Bid
$400

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This is a fabulous circa 1880 Crow Apsaalooke Montana saddle. The saddle shows a carved wood tree which is parfleche rawhide wrapped and adorned with Indian tanned hide. The pommel and cantle is decorated with period glass trade seed beadwork showing colors of greasy yellow, sky blue and red white heart. The saddle shows remnants of red pigment mineral paint. The saddle is truly a stunning piece and is well kept with normal wear. Provenance: From a prominent Bozeman, Montana collection who acquired the items from renowned auction houses such as Sotheby’s, Skinner, Bonhams, Cowan’s, North American Auction, Morphy’s, March in Montana and others. Measures overall 15 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 25 1/4.

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