| Monday, January 16, 2012 |
| High Noon Western Americana Auction and Antique Show |
Fulfill Your Cowboy and Cowgirl DreamsIt's January and that means it is time for High Noon's 22nd Annual Western Americana Auction and Antique Show, which will take place January 28 and 29 in Mesa, AZ. High Noon is dedicated to preserving everything that relates to our rich Western heritage, and they work to ensure that those traditions remain woven into our lives today. The High Noon Western Americana Auction and Antique Show gives you the opportunity to embrace the people and the romance of these Western traditions. The High Noon Western Americana Antique Show takes place January 28 and 29 at the Mesa Convention Center. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in shopping from over 150 nationally renowned dealers featuring the finest in Western art, Native American artistry, distinctive furnishings for your home or lodge, and clothing and accessories for every cowboy and cowgirl. Equestrians will discover the finest in saddles, bits, spurs, bridles and chaps - both historic and contemporary. The High Noon Antique Show allows you to socialize, learn, and buy from the best. The World Class High Noon Western Americana Auction is held at 5:00 PM Saturday evening, January 28 at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa. Each year this record-breaking event features over 300 lots of the finest individual pieces and collections from consignors around the world. And this year's auction is tracking to surpass them all! From world class art in the form of saddles and spurs, to American Indian artifacts, weavings, and fine art, this sale will mark a level of richness that is already gaining worldwide attention. This year's High Noon auction will once again feature some of the most important artifacts ever to come to market. Pancho Villa's saddle (left) is a final reminder of this notorious man and his colorful life. Covered in silver-wrapped threads and boldly domed conchos, this magnificent saddle will captivate collectors and historians alike. Montie Montana's red, white and blue butterfly boots (center) will bring a bit of Hollywood glamour to the proceedings. Also being offered are Montie's spurs that were created by Edward H. Bohlin and appeared in numerous photographs of Montie Montana. The double mounted maker-marked parade spurs feature Bohlin's trademark cookie-cutter rowels. In the American Indian category is a pictorial beaded vest created for a Sioux child in 1890. It features two horses and an elk and is covered in gold and metal beads. You won't want to miss the most popular Western Americana weekend gathering in the country! Visit the High Noon Western Americana website for more information regarding this exciting event, and to order an auction catalog. |