by Steven Crain | Oct 17, 2018 | Western Americana
I wanted to be a cowboy. In fact, I could claim to already being a part time cowboy. I had the outfit: chaps, boots, rawhide vest, gun belt and six-shooter, hat- I was ready to go. I think I even called my Mom “school marm.” The fact that I was five years old did not...
by Alexandra Ellison | Sep 17, 2018 | Western Americana
For most of my life I have never particularly cared for the West or where I was from. As soon as my life provided me the opportunity to do so, I left California, deciding to pursue higher education in the unique cultural hub of New Orleans. At school I studied art,...
by Brian Witherell | Mar 22, 2016 | Western Americana
Buffalo Brewing Company Calendar The image of a bare-chested Indian maiden riding bare-back on a buffalo has long been an admired image for Western Americana aficionados. So much so that Brad and Brian Witherell used an adjusted version for their book “California’s...
by Brian Witherell | Sep 3, 2014 | Events
We are looking forward to this Saturday, Sept. 6, and a full day in beautiful Pope Valley, delivering a genuine American experience with our Live Auction of a collection from the Pope Valley Store, hotel and saloon. It’s been a while since we’ve held an event like...
by Brian Witherell | Jul 7, 2014 | Western Americana
The month of June brought a rare opportunity to Witherell’s team. We were invited by the owner of a hidden outpost in the heart of Napa Wine County to appraise a collection of items that proved deeply historic and compelling. There, on 11 rolling acres known as Pope...
