Showing posts with label Buffalo Bill. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Buffalo Bill. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Orginal European Color Poster

Original color poster for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, 28.5 x 39, depicting Cody proudly sitting atop his trusty steed Isham, with the US and French flags behind him. Artwork was originally done by English painter and sculptor Adrian Jones, and bears his printed signature and a 1903 date at the bottom. Poster also bears a manufacturer’s mark for the Parisian printer Weiner. in the lower right, and a partial Buffalo Bill Cody oval stamp to the upper right. Poster has been professionally linen-backed and professionally restored in some areas, including the entire lower border, and several other small border areas. Framed to an overall size of 31.5 x 42. In very good condition, with aforementioned areas of restoration, light intersecting folds, and some dampstaining along top edge. The Plexiglas has a couple of scattered scratches. Cody’s European tours established him as an international celebrity, performing for sold-out crowds and members of royalty, including King Edward VII. Poster originates from the personal collection of Bert Padell, financial advisor to the stars. Oversized. RR Auction CO

Thursday, January 17, 2013

RR Auctions William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody Signed Gilt-Edged Cabinet Photo


Original 4.25 x 6.5 gilt-edged cabinet photo of Cody in his full Wild West outfit by Stacy of New York, signed below the image in black ink, “W. F. Cody.” Studio info at the bottom of the mount reads: “Stacy, Ivory Finish, 5th Ave. & 9th St., Brooklyn, N.Y.” In fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks, a slight ding to the top edge of the mount, and a light pencil notation to the reverse. An incredible image and a rare pose. RR Auction COA.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

RR Autograph Auctions William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody


Dignified vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Cody in a suit, overcoat, and hat by Lumiere Studios of Omaha, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Joe Sahonett, From his friend, W. F. Cody, Buffalo Bill.” Attractively framed to an overall size of 10.75 x 12.5. In fine condition, with some light spreading of ink from excess ink flow. A distinguished portrait of the Wild West icon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.