American & Southern | May 30, 2025
Fri, May 30, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1131
Naive Painting of Buffalo Bill Cody, Tillou Provenance
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(American, 20th century)
The Battle of Summit Springs, 1911, unsigned, extensively inscribed verso "Col. W.F. Cody's Representation of the Battle of Summit Springs fought July 11, 1869 Under command of Gen. E.A.C. Carr, Col. Cody (Buffalo Bill) chief scout Killed sixty eight warriors and Tonks Haska, (Tall Bull) their famous chief. 1911", oil on canvas, 28 x 42 in.; burl wood veneer frame, 32 x 46 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut; Brunk Auctions, September 30, 2022, lot 466, sold for $5,500. This primitive painting hung in Peter Tillou's Sun Valley home for many years.
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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut; Brunk Auctions, September 30, 2022, lot 466, sold for $5,500. This primitive painting hung in Peter Tillou's Sun Valley home for many years.
original canvas and stretchers, crackle, spots of retouch sky, slightly yellowed varnish; frame with wear at corners Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
