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| Lot 267: P. Frenzeny's portrait of the Wild West hero dates from 1888 |
Swann's August 6 auction of Vintage Posters features a trio of posters promoting Buffalo Bill, which date from 1888 to 1908. Paul Frenzeny’s The Scout, depicts a young W.F. Cody on horseback with a smoking rifle and brown hair. It was one of the images that helped to create the legend of Buffalo Bill.
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| Lot 268: A 1908 depiction of the legendary performer by an unknown artist. |
A gray-haired Cody appears in Col. W.F. Cody / "Buffalo Bill," a 1908 poster by an unknown artist. This classic image shows the consummate showman late in his career, but still sitting tall in his saddle and doffing his Stetson with one hand to welcome the viewer.
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| Lot 266: A poster celebrating Cody's accomplishments promoted his 1905 visit to France. |
A rare French poster from 1905, comprised of scenes from Cody's life surrounding a bust portrait, is also a highlight of the sale. Buffalo Bill toured France twice during his lengthy career; the first time in 1889, and the second and final time in 1905.
Labels: Buffalo Bill, Nicholas Lowry, Vintage Posters, W.F. Cody, wild west