North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 689

Robert F. Morgan Montana Western Belt Buckles

Estimate: $150 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
Presented in this lot area set of Four (4), Limited Signed Edition Robert F. Morgan "Helena Montana Queen Of The Rocks" Western style Belt Buckles, circa 1988-89. Robert F. (Bob) Morgan, (1929 - 2015), was an American born artist who received his first job in the industry at 13. In high school he studied under Commercial art teacher, Freddy Robinson, afterwards designing exhibits for the Montana Historical Society, where he eventually became curator. By the time he reached his 40s, Morgan decided it was time to turn his attention to being a fulltime artist. It was a good decision as today his artworks are enjoyed across the continent by critics and collectors alike. Morgan is forever famous for the bold color, acute detail, expressive passion and many other traits that his artwork exhibit. Additionally, of all the masterpieces he created, often his most desired images are intricate portraits of Native Americans and serene landscapes of the Western United States. Bob is recognized as a noted Montana Western Artist and Historian. The belt buckles depict different notable scenes from the city of Helena, Montana including: Guardian of the Gulch watchtower, St. Helena Cathedral, Helena Civic Center (formerly known as the Algeria Shrine Temple, and, the Thomas Francis Meagher (former Montana Territorial Governor)Statue. Each buckle has limited edition number, artist's signature, "Made in USA" stamp, "R K Designs UNLIMITED" stamp, "Colorado Silver Star" manufacturer's stamp. Additionally each back also has inscribed the bio for each respective buckle. These limited edition buckles are in very good condition, no marring noted, nice rich silvery patina exhibited throughout. Each measures 2.25"W x 3.5"L.

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