High Noon is the world’s most powerful window to the art, the crafts and cultural legacy of the Native American Indian, the Cowboy, the Vaquero and the Old American West.
Step through our window and embrace the history, the people and the romance of these rich traditions.
- Fulfill your cowboy & cowgirl dreams
- Gather with those who are likewise captivated, humbled & inspired
- Engage in dialogs of facts & fiction
- Capture pieces of history
Born in 1988, High Noon is dedicated to preserving all that encompasses our rich Western heritage and works to ensure that these traditions remain intricately woven into our lives today —to become stronger and stronger and never forgotten..
WESTERN AMERICANA ANTIQUE SHOW
Once each year, High Noon brings together over 150 of the nation’s finest dealers featuring fine art, furnishings, Cowboy and Native American works creating the most spectacular assemblage of our Western Heritage in one place for two days. On January 29 and 30, 2011, Mesa, AZ will be place where the best of the best will come together captivating all those who attend with a journey back in time to the Old West.
WESTERN AMERICANA AUCTION
Record-setting and spectacular, the High Noon Western Americana Auction is the most important event of its kind in the world. Each year, over 400 carefully selected pieces of Western history, fine art, works by master craftsmen both historic and contemporary, national collections and a wealth of Hollywood memorabilia take center stage for one amazing evening. The saleroom is filled and bidders from around the world vying for a chance to own one or more of these important pieces. On January 29, 2011, Mesa, AZ will be the site for this internationally renowned event!
Two Upcoming Auctions Celebrating the Joy and Legacy that Roy and Dale have spread Throughout the World!
June 26, 2010 – Denver, CO – The Roy Rogers PersonalFirearms Collection will be sold at Brian Lebel’s Old West Auction (www.DenverOldWest.com). Roy’s personal firearms collection will be sold including his very first belt and double holster rig, made by Ed Gilmore of North Hollywood, CA in 1938. Artifacts supporting Roy’s avid sports (hunting) interests will be offered along with his classic 1964 Lincoln Continental convertible.The 300+ lot auction includes other fine, Cowboy, Indian and Western art and artifacts and pairs with a 3-day, 200-dealer, antique & contemporary show. www.DenverOldWest.com
July 14-15th, 2010 – Manhattan - High Noon & Christie’s Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum Sale - The definitive and final sale of all other property including the most important and iconic pieces from the museum will be sold via a partnership with High Noon and Christie’s New York City.
That sale will include silver parade saddles, Roy's autographed sports memorabilia, costuming (Nudie’s clothing, hats, boots, traveling trunks), personal photos, fishing gear, badges, toys, trophies and awards. Highlights include the family dining table hand made by George Montgomery, Dale Evans’ charm bracelet chronicling 40 years, legendary silver dollar and longhorn adorned Nudies Of North Hollywood convertible Bonneville that Roy & Dale used in special appearances, the famous Nellybelle jeep from the 1950s TV Show and, arguably, the most famous horse of all time, Trigger. Visit www.highnoon.com or www.christies.com or call High Noon (310) 202-9010 for more information and updated information and photos.
Historic Personal Saddle of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico
High Noon’s Western Americana Spectacular Weekend Event Bids “Happy Trails” to the Recession!
Mesa, AZ — It was "Happy Trails" to the recession at High Noon's 20th Anniversary Show & Auction held January 30 & 31, 2010 in Mesa, Arizona as 150+ dealers reaped the benefits of record attendance.
For two straight days, the aisles in the Mesa Convention Center were packed with shoppers oohing – aahing and buying! Dealers were thrilled at the energy and spending indicating an upturn in the Western Americana market and the economy overall.
High Noon Western Americana Auction
Bidding and buying was exceptional at the Saturday evening auction as the ballroom of the Marriott Hotel was SRO. Just shy of $1.8 million was earned on the 320 lots offered.
Emperor Maxmilian I of Mexico’s Saddle
Emperor Maxmilian I of Mexico’s saddle sells for $230,000. Against an estimate of $100,000 - $150,000, bidding on the saddle became almost theatrical as a war ensured escalating the final sale price to $230,000!
Watch the sale of this historic saddle above, or visit the High Noon Auctions You Tube Channel. Subscribe to our You Tube channel and receive a You Tube notification for each new video we upload.
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Collection
In the first of three auctions to sell the contents of the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum of Branson, MO, it was evident that the world came out to embrace and buy artifacts from the “King of Cowboys.” Over $373,000 was earned on the 15 lots offered.
High Noon is proud to be the most comprehensive resource for both historic and contemporary Western artists. From A-Z, our database and special website offers detailed information and biographies on over 200 Fine Artists and Western Artisans which we are honored to represent.
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