DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 242
Red McCombs | Barvo Walker, "First American Rug Makers"
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Barvo N. Walker (Texas, 1932-2022), "First American Rug Makers", artist-cast bronze sculpture on rough stone base, with incised signature and edition number 5/30, in custom plexi glass display case that rotates atop wooden plinth base, with brass didactic plaque and dedication plaque reading "This Sculpture was Commissioned by L. D. Brinkman and Presented to Red McCombs"
height 37 in. x width 20.5 in. x depth 24 in. / overall
Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
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