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Sitting Bull Autograph

A Sitting Bull autograph is a great rarity and very expensive.  Most Sitting Bull autographs, in this industry, unfortunately are forgeries.  We at NateDSanders.com Auctions, have been lucky enough to have sold two Sitting Bull autographs, both taken out of the original autograph album by me in 2010.  Here are the details of the Sitting Bull autographs pages with description, picture and price:

Exceptionally Rare Sitting Bull Autograph

Very rare autograph of Sitting Bull, the Native American holy man, Sioux chief and U.S government defier. Signature was originally part of an autograph album of late 19th and early 20th century notables, likely obtained during the brief period of four months that Sitting Bull performed in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, where he earned approximately $50 per week and reportedly cursed attendees in his native tongue. Ultimately, though, Sitting Bull would be shot by Indian Agency Police upon the reservation, ostensibly when he resisted arrest. Autograph page is signed boldly and clearly in black ink: “Sitting Bull” with distinctive dotting of “i’s”. Minor soiling and toning, else near fine condition. Dark Sitting Bull autograph.  Sold for $7,866.

Exceptionally Rare Sitting Bull Signature. Click to enlarge.

Very Scarce Sitting Bull Autograph — The Most Important Indian Chief of the 19th Century & General Custer’s Mortal Nemesis

Very scarce Sitting Bull autograph, the Sioux Chief who, in refusing to accept dependency upon the white man, led his tribe in a nomadic existence across the Plains during the 1870’s. On the run after killing Custer and his men at Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull finally surrendered in 1881 and, after spending two years in prison, unbelievably agreed to perform in Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show, where this autograph was likely obtained. During the four month stint with Cody, Sitting Bull reportedly made an extraordinarily large amount of money for signing his autograph and riding around once in the arena to the hoots and jeers of spectators. He and Cody developed an unlikely strong bond, however, and Sitting Bull gave away most of his earnings from the show to homeless Sioux. This autograph was originally part of an autograph book of well-known 19th and 20th century figures. Sitting Bull autograph page is signed boldly and clearly in black ink: “Sitting Bull”. Minor wear and toning, else near fine condition.  Sold for $5,910.

Very Scarce Sitting Bull Signature. Click to enlarge.

The following are some related autographs we sold:

Annie Oakley Autograph on Her Cabinet Card from 1880

Annie Oakley autograph on her cabinet card, circa 1880s. A young Ms. Oakley poses holding a double-barrel shotgun with her gloved right hand. Boldly signed in ink, “Annie Oakley.” Annie Oakley became famous when her future husband Frank Butler bet $100 that he could beat anyone in a shooting contest. He lost the bet to Annie, but won her heart. They set out performing their own act which included Annie shooting ashes off Frank’s cigarette. They later joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show in 1885. Ironically, her greatest source of wealth came in later years when William Randolph Hearst’s newspaper created a false story that she was using cocaine. She sued Hearst and won, netting her a sum that allowed her to become a philanthropist. Image measures 4.25″ x 6.5″. Baker’s Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio backmark. Small thumbtack holes to each corner and mounting remnants to verso. Overall, near fine condition. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.  Sold for $7,000.

Annie Oakley Cabinet Card Signed 1880. Click to enlarge.

Buffalo Bill Cody Cabinet Photo Signed — Rare

William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody signed cabinet photo, capturing, in full cowboy regalia, the American frontier scout and entertainment mogul whose Wild West Show defined the image of the untamed West. Signed upon the mount “W.F. Cody / ‘Buffalo Bill’ / To Mr. J.G. Fraser / 1910″. Photograph is published by Repro Photo (identified in negative at lower right). Tack hole at top and small loss at bottom not affecting signature, likely from a second tack. Image measures 4″ x 5.5″; matting measures 6″ x 9”. Overall in very good plus condition, with an especially sharp image and bold writing. Sold for $2,262.

Buffalo Bill Cody Autograph Photo. Click to enlarge.

Rare and Vintage Annie Oakley Cabinet Photo

Original cabinet photograph of Annie Oakley, circa early 1900’s. Oakley stands holding her signature .22 caliber rifle, which she reportedly could use to split a playing card edge-on. Photograph measures 4″ x 5.5″. Photo mat bears the original portrait studio name and address: “Chandler / 826 Arch St., Phila.” and measures 5.25″ x 7.25″. Light wear at edges, though not affecting photo which is in near fine condition. Sold for $1,609.

Rare and Vintage Annie Oakley Cabinet Photo. Click to enlarge.

Buffalo Bill Photo Signed The Year Before His Death

Buffalo Bill signs a photo of himself donning Western regalia during the last year of his life. He inscribes: ”W. F. Cody / ‘Buffalo Bill’ / 1916” in heavy black ink to the lowermost section. Buffalo Bill’s wild west reenactment shows were a fixture of early 20th century culture. Measures 4” x 5”. Toning, light soiling and mounted to paper. Very good condition. Sold for $1,220.

Buffalo Bill Photo Signed The Year Before His Death. Click to enlarge.

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