Linda Kohn Sherwood & Joseph J Sherwood founded Los Angeles based High Noon Western Americana in 1989 going on to produce the High Noon Show and Auction, the most prestigious western Americana collectors’ event in the country held every January in the Phoenix metropolitan area from 1991 to 2014. The High Noon weekend event featured 200+ Western and Indian antique dealers plus a multiple record setting Saturday evening auction.
JOSEPH J SHERWOOD
Born: Los Angeles, California
Education:
1966: Graduated Beverly Hills High School
1970: Graduated University of California, Berkeley / Bachelor of Arts
1977: Graduated John F Kennedy Law School / Juris Doctorate
Work Experience / Memberships / Affiliations / Honors:
1975 : Joy Enterprises, Import and Sale of Antiques and Oriental Rugs
1978: Admitted to California State Bar
1988 - Current: Founder & Co-Owner of High Noon Western Americana, Los Angeles, CA
1991 - 2014: Co-Producer of the High Noon Western Americana Show & Auction, Arizona
1991 - Current: Lifetime Member and Legal Advisor (Emeritus) for the NBSSCA (National Bit, Spur and Saddle Collectors Association)
2004 - 2006: Co-producer of the August In Santa Fe Western/Indian Auction with Manitou Galleries
2008: Inducted into the NBSSCA Hall of Fame
2010 : Co-producer of The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Auction with Christies, New York City
Published:
2000: California Vaquero Traditions: Luis B Ortega Master Rawhide Artisan
2007: The World of Andy Anderson (renowned Southern California wood carver)
2015: A Beading Heart, The Collection of Bob & Lora Sandroni w/ forward by James Nottage
2019: 50/50 Spurs & Badges, The Jon Stuart Collection w/ forward by B Byron Price
LINDA KOHN SHERWOOD
Born: Chicago, Illinois
Education:
1966: Graduated Evanston Township High School, Evanston, Ill
1968: University of Wisconsin
1970: Graduated Bradley University, Peoria, IL / Bachelor of Science
1979: Graduated University of California, Los Angeles / Certificate of Design
Work Experience / Memberships / Affiliations / Honors:
1988 - Current: Founder & Co-Owner of High Noon Western Americana, Los Angeles, CA
1991 - 2014: Co-Producer of the High Noon Western Americana Show & Auction, Arizona
1991 - Current: Lifetime Member of the NBSSCA (National Bit, Spur and Saddle Collectors Association)
1990 - 2006: Board of Directors NBSSCA
1996: Founder and creator of the NBSSCA Scholarship Fund – to encourage and create new bit/spur/saddle makers
1998 - 2002: President of the NBSSCA
2004 - 2006: Co-producer of the August In Santa Fe Western/Indian Auction with Manitou Galleries
2008: Inducted into the NBSSCA Hall of Fame
2008 - 2016: Board of Directors for the National Cowgirl Museum, Fort Worth, Texas
2010 : Co-producer of The Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Auction with Christies, New York City
Published:
2000: California Vaquero Traditions: Luis B Ortega Master Rawhide Artisan
2007: The World of Andy Anderson (renowned Southern California wood carver)
2015: A Beading Heart, The Collection of Bob & Lora Sandroni w/ forward by James Nottage
2019: 50/50 Spurs & Badges, The Jon Stuart Collection w/ forward by B Byron Price
Since 1990, High Noon Western Americana (Joseph & Linda Sherwood) has produced Western art & artifact appraisals for both insurance purposes and donations to the following museums and institutions:
Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, CA
Booth Museum, Cartersville, GA
Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY
Charles M Russell Center for the Study of Art of the West, Norman, OK
Eiteljorg Museum of Western Art, Indianapolis, IN
Ft Worth Museum of Science & Industry, Ft Worth, TX
Glenbow Museum, Alberta, Canada
Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ
Heritage Museum, Santa Monica, CA
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, OK
National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, Fort Worth, TX
Nelson Museum of the West, Cheyenne, WY
Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix, AZ
Santa Barbara Carriage & Western Art Museum, Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum, Santa Ynez, CA
Scottsdale Museum of the West, Scottsdale, AZ
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
HIGH NOON TEAM MEMBERS
Lynda Greene, Bookkeeper
Lynda is our “keeper of the cash” both in-bound and out-bound. She ensures all of our accounting “i”s are dotted and “t”s are crossed and she’s personality plus!
Robin Ireland, Graphic and Web Design
Robin is the beauty behind High Noon. In her role as Art Director, Robin is our designer extraordinaire, webmistress and graphics umpire. Wonder who produced the beautiful High Noon catalog? This is the person who creates all the art and the look that is High Noon. From catalogs to banners to ads to our new beautiful website, it’s Robin!
Ireland Graphic Design
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- Curatorial/Acquisition/Deaccession consulting for national Western museums
- Appraisals for private individuals
- Private Sales
- Investment consultation
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