June 24, 2023 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/24/2023
An Edward H. Bohlin pictorial sterling silver show saddle from the estate of Cowboy Artist of America (CAA) William Moyers (1916-2010)
This variation of the "Ranchero" model with some extra special tooling, is inset with a Bohlin seat shield engraved with the name of the first owner, "Amos Wellington" in a non-traditional style while the nameplate attached to the rear of the Cheyenne roll cantle has Wm. Moyers signature created in sterling. With classic Bohlin deep floral tooling, a 15 - 1/2" seat, 20" tapaderos and distinctive "Bohlin" D ring plate rigging plus pictorial fenders prominently featuring an oncoming cowboy roping a steer.
The bridle is a typical California style with slide bit connectors and a triple face drop marked "Hollywood Saddlery Co. / Sterling" and mounted with diamond sterling conchos with studded edges. The matching martingale has graduated conchos. The saddle is in nice condition but the bridle does have some tender spots in the leather. Includes a 5" x 3 - 1/2" original photo of Moyers with the saddle in his studio.
This is not a standard shippable item. Please contact Morphy Auctions for shipping options.
Item Dimensions: 32 - 1/4" x 17" x 48".