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19th Annual
Stockman's Auction
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Ramkota Convention Center
Rapid City, South Dakota
 Welcome
to this select offering. Each year, we work to bring together items that
represent a broad range of artistic disciplines.
Collector pieces that
include the Foundation's Limited Edition Print Series, The Great American
Cowboy, are always popular among our generous bidders.
Proceeds from the auction are used to help fund
scholarship programs made
available to students from the five-state region of North and South Dakota,
Montana, Wyoming and Nebraska and who are seeking post-secondary education in
agriculturally related career fields.
Advance bids on items listed
below are also being taken. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free
to contact BHSSF Director Bruce Blair at (605) 347-3124. See you at
the auction!
Bruce Blair
BHSS Foundation Director, Stockman’s Auction Chairman
*The Black Hills Stock Show Foundation expresses its thanks to those artisans who donate in full or part.
We also wish to thank Auctioneer Lynn Weishaar who each year, has donated his time and talent to call the Stockman’s Auction.
19th Annual Stockman’s Auction ~ Scholarship Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 ~ Preview at 5:00 p.m. Sale at 7:00 p.m.
Ramkota Best Western, Rapid City, SD
*For more information and to place advance bids, please contact BHSS
Foundation Director Bruce Blair at (605) 347-3124.
Once again the Black
Hills Stock Show Foundation will present six $2,000 scholarships
during the BHSS Stockman’s Banquet and Ball to very deserving
high school seniors. We are proud to help these individuals with their
dreams. The Ramkota Best Western will host this event as four
deserving ag-dedicated individuals are honored by the community. The money
raised during the auction held on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at
the Banquet and Ball will help continue this scholarship program. We
will auction off many beautiful and extraordinary donations that will
grace any home or lodge. The discerning cowboy and cowgirl will be sure to
find something to help them shine like a star.
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1.
Miniature Saddle Sculpture – Created and donated by local
artist Mavis Madison. This 10” bronze sculpture of an E. C. Lee
saddle (c: 1920) is mounted on a cherry wood pedestal. Beautiful and so
“out of the norm” item.
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2.
Handmade Chinks donated by Travis Clark/Clark Bros
Construction. Travis’s excellent quality and beautiful work is truly
made to last for that hard-working cowboy or cowgirl.
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2.
Southwestern Jewelry handcrafted and donated by Ralph Maynard
and Maynard Buckles. Ralph always brings items as gorgeous as
the New Mexico landscape. This necklace is no exception.
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BHSSF Rifle Scabbard handcrafted and donated by Brady
Carmichael. A chance of a lifetime to own a “one-of-a-kind”
commemorative scabbard.
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2.
Women’s Tony Lama Boots donated by Tim Harwood, Tony Lama
Representative. These boots are USA made of premium quality leather and
represent the most recognized Western Boot Brand in the world, since 1911.
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Men’s Tony Lama Boots donated by Tim Harwood, Tony Lama
Representative. What an opportunity, matching boots for the boys and
girls to step out in style.
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2.
Unique Handcrafted Leather Item created and donated by K-J
Leather Co. Their unique and individualized items would be a treasure
to any discerning western lady.
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100X Bailey Hat donated by Bailey Hat Company. The
ultimate topper for the well-dressed western lady or gentleman. |
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BHSSF Ladies’ Silver Spurs. Commemorative gorgeous spurs
handcrafted by Sleister Spur Makers and presented for the first time. The
intricate tri-color and jewelry quality of these spurs truly defines the
ultimate in Western artistry and gear.
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Stool with Tooled Leather Covering crafted and donated by Rick
Lemmel. Interesting yet truly unique -- decorative yet useful -- piece
of western furniture for that little nook or cranny. Just the right item
for the living room, office or den.
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Handmade Accent Lamps donated by Roger Penn. Delightful
recycled horseshoe featured lamps for accenting and/or adding a bit of a
comforting glow to any room. The brown silk shades are a perfect attribute.
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Rancher’s Contingency Kit designed, crafted and donated by
Sweet Water Saddlery. Beautifully tooled set of Saddle Bags with some
extra contingency items thrown in such as a medicine bottle holder among
other things.
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2.
Native Collectible donated by Crazy Horse Memorial.
Always an interesting and special collectible from the Crazy Horse Memorial.
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Alaskan Birch Bowls donated by Black Hills AI Service. A
matching set of three, one-piece, extra deep, Alaskan grown birch hardwood
nesting bowls. Excellent for mixing, serving and sharing your favorite
dishes, hot or cold.
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Ed Lawrence Silver Spurs donated by Marty Rypkema and made
by the incomparable Ed Lawrence. These handmade spurs have tooled
leather spur straps and shiny silver overlay. Incredible!!!! And are sure
to be of special interest to the elk hunter, rancher or lover.
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2.
20X Extreme Showcase Rodeo Shirt-2012 donated by Sutton
Rodeos. The shirt will be autographed by the top South Dakota
contestants from the 2011 High School Rodeo season participating in this
High School Rodeo Showcase.
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BHSSF Commemorative 2012 Buckle. The 2nd Annual
Commemorative Buckle crafted by Gary Wiggins of Wiggins Buckles,
Brewster, Kansas. This is a hand engraved “Old Time Trophy Style
Buckle” with an antiqued sterling silver overlay and two-color
jewelers gold enhancements. It is an issue of 1:1 and will not be
duplicated. It is a keeper.
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Native Turquoise Jewelry crafted and donated by Ralph Maynard
and Maynard Buckles. This handcrafted jewelry is a true pleasure to own
and wear. And Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.
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Dodge Rodeo Pick-up Chaps donated by Ram Rodeo. What more
can we say? They are Dodge Rodeo Pick-up Chaps. A fabulous donation and
exceptional rodeo collectible.
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Western Furniture donated by Freed’s Fine Furnishings.
This item will be a beautiful addition to any home or office.
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2012 BHSSF Commemorative Silver Bit donated by Flat Creek
Saddlery. The craftsmanship on this commemorative bit needs to be seen
to be believed – always a specialty of the Stockman’s Auction.
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Round Trip Tickets for 2 to Las Vegas donated by Allegiant
Air. Your opportunity to get out of the cold and into the sun and
glamour of Las Vegas -- or the 2012 NFR????
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NFR Rodeo Tickets for 2 donated by RAM Rodeo. There is
nothing quite like a live performance of the NFR at the Thomas & Mack Center
in Las Vegas.
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Crown Royal Throw created and donated by Paula Warren.
Paula’s handmade Crown Royal Bag quilts have been a true
specialty item for our auction a number of years.
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2.
Great American Cowboy Series Original Oil Painting by Mick
Harrison. Titled “Cowboy Catch & Release” this painting depicts
a cowboy dragging a calf to the branding fire. (Framing by Mick Harrison)
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Original Bronze created and donated by Black Hills sculptor
Tony Chytka/One Horse Studio. The bronze replicates the cowboy
selecting the next calf to be heeled and dragged to the branding fire.
Clay model shown, approx 15" x 22." |
Items will be available for preview at the
Stockman’s Club. Please contact any BHSSF Director for assistance.
* To place advance bids, please contact BHSSF Director and
Auction Chairman Bruce Blair: 605-347-3124
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