Art of the American West

1 Robert Moore b. 1957 "West Of The Tetons," 1999 Oil on Masonite Signed lower right: R. Moore; signed again, titled, dated, and with the artist's copyright, all verso 11" H x 14" W Estimate: $600 - $800

2 Toby Birr 20th century Mountain Scene Oil on canvas laid to board Signed lower left: Toby Birr Sight: 7.5" H x 9.5" W Estimate: $600 - $800

3 Michael Stack b. 1947 "Sundown Near Safford Peak," 2002 Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Michael Stack; titled, dated, and with the artist's copyright in ink on the frame's foamboard backing; titled again on two labels affixed verso 12" H x 16" W Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

4 Michael Stack b. 1947 "Tucson Mountains At Days End," 2002 Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Michael Stack; titled and dated in ink on the frame's foamboard backing 9" H x 12" W Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

5 Matt Smith b. 1960 "Distant Light," 1996 Oil on canvasboard Signed lower right: Matt Smith; signed again, titled, and dated verso 6" H x 10" W Estimate: $700 - $900

6 Bill Freeman 1927-2012 "Doe And Two Fawns" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Bill Freeman ©; titled on a gallery label affixed to the frame's cardboard backing 20" H x 24" W Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

7 Gary Niblett b. 1943 "The Old North Shack" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: G. Niblett; titled in ink on the stretcher 8" H x 10" W Estimate: $800 - $1,200

8 Scott Christensen b. 1962 Town With Mountain Background Oil on panel Signed at the lower edge, right of center: Christensen © 8" H x 12" W Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

9 Bill Bender 1919-2016 "In Navajo Country," 1973 Oil on Masonite Signed and dated at lower center: Bill Bender; titled and inscribed, verso 18" H x 24" W Estimate: $500 - $700

10 Sheryl Bodily b. 1936 "Lonely Stallion" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Bodily; titled on a gallery sheet affixed to the frame's foamboard backing 14" H x 18" W Estimate: $400 - $600

11 Gene Speck b. 1937 Fence Post And Barn Oil on Masonite Signed lower right: Gene Speck 12" H x 16" W Estimate: $400 - $600

12 Gene Speck b. 1937 Fenced-In Barn, 1972 Oil on Masonite Signed lower left: Gene Speck; dated, possibly in another hand, on the frame verso 5" H x 7" W Estimate: $300 - $500

13 Robert Clifford Rishell 1917-1976 "Summer Shadows" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Robt. C. Rishell; titled on various labels affixed to the back of the frame 30" H x 40" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

14 Curt Walters b. 1950 "Lukachukai Mountains," 1980 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left: Curt Walters ©; titled on the frame plaque; signed and titled again, and inscribed in black permanent marker on the upper and lower stretcher bars, verso 24" H x 36" W Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

15 Curt Walters b. 1950 "Summer Afternoon At The Sandia Mountains, New Mexico," Circa 1977 Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Curt Walters; titled and dated by repute 34" H x 50" W Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000

16 Jack N. Swanson 1927-2014 "The Guardian" Oil on Masonite Signed lower right: J.N. Swanson; titled on a sheet affixed to the frame's foamboard backing 18" H x 24" W Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

17 Jack Hines 1923-2015 "Horse Gatherers," 1989 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right: Jack Hines ©; titled on a sheet affixed to the frame's backing paper Sight: 11" H x 23" W Estimate: $500 - $700

18 A Don Atkinson Leather Barrel Saddle Late 20th/early 21st century Stamped to fender and each pouch on each side: Don Atkinson / Maker / Kerrville, TX.; two show awards mounted on blanket reading: 3.000 Novice Horse / MCHA / 2005 Made by Don Atkinson (1929-2011), the tooled leather saddle with open stirrups, tie-on straps to front and rear with silvered metal grommets, and front and rear cinches, featuring removeable saddle bags to rear as well as to the horn, together with a horse blanket adorned with two show awards, all set on a wood stand Seat: 15"; Gullet width: 5"; Overall with stand: 47" H x 30.5" W x 20" D; Blanket: 33.5" H x 38" W Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

19 Pal Fried 1893-1976 Bucking Bronco Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Fried Pal 30" H x 24" W Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

20 Joel Ostlind b. 1954 "Hobbled" Oil on Masonite Signed lower left: Ostlind; titled on the artist's address card affixed to the frame's backing paper 9" H x 12" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

21 Joe Abbrescia 1936-2005 "Splitting Them Up" Oil on Masonite Signed lower left: Abbrescia ©; signed again and titled in ink, verso 11" H x 14" W Estimate: $800 - $1,200

22 Daniel Muller 1888-1977 "Matching Wits" Watercolor on paper Signed lower left: Dan Muller; titled on a gallery information sheet affixed to the frame's backing paper Sight: 17" H x 22" W Estimate: $500 - $700

23 Bud Helbig 1919-2002 "Day Money," 1981 Oil on Masonite Signed, dated, and inscribed lower right: Bud Helbig © / CA; titled on the frame plaque 6" H x 12" W Estimate: $500 - $700

24 Joe Stahley 1894-1969 "Preliminary Sketch #4" Gouache on paper laid to board Signed lower right: J. Stahley; signed again and titled in green ink, possibly in another hand, on the frame's backing board 5.75" H x 7" W Estimate: $200 - $300

25 William Matthews b. 1949 "Round Barn Arrangement" Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: William Matthews; titled on a gallery label affixed to the frame's backing paper 14" H x 14" W Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

26 After Frederic Remington 1861-1909 "Coming Through The Rye," Modeled 1902 Patinated bronze on a marble plinth Signed in the casting at base: Frederic Remington Overall: 29.25" H x 31.5" W x 31.5" D Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

27 Ernest Tonk 1889-1968 "Enchantment" Oil on Masonite Signed lower right: Ernest Tonk; titled on a label affixed verso 29.75" H x 39.5" W Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

28 Marjorie Reed 1915-1996 "On The Sunset Trail" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Marjorie Reed; signed again and titled in ink on a label affixed to the stretcher 24" H x 36" W Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

29 Marjorie Reed 1915-1996 "Mission San Diego De Acala" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Marjorie Reed; signed again, titled, and inscribed in ink on a label affixed to the stretcher: Father Sierra's First Mission 24" H x 30" W Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

30 Marjorie Reed 1915-1996 "The East And W" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Marjorie Reed; titled in pencil, verso 24" H x 36" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

31 Marjorie Reed 1915-1996 "Late Change Of Horses At Palm Springs Station" Oil on canvasboard Signed lower right: Marjorie Reed; signed again and titled on a label affixed verso 8" H x 10" W Estimate: $700 - $900

32 Fred Fellows b. 1934 "Melita Island Looking West To The Mission Range" Oil on Masonite Signed lower left: Fellows, and with the Cowboy Artists of America affiliation abbreviation; signed again, titled, and inscribed, all verso: First Snow Nov. 1992 24" H x 36" W Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

33 Clyde Forsythe 1885-1962 "Rolling Clouds," 1932 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right: Clyde Forsythe; signed again and titled on the stretcher; titled again on a gallery label affixed verso 28" H x 40" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

34 Fred Grayson Sayre 1879-1939 Mountain View With Trees, Circa 1923 Oil screenprint on board From the edition of unknown size Signed in the image lower left: F Grayson Sayre; Printed lower right: © 1923 Tonge Art Co. LA, CA 19" H x 25" W Estimate: $500 - $700

35 Curt Walters b. 1950 "Shiprock" Oil on canvas Signed lower right: Curt Walters; titled by repute 24" H x 48" W Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

36 Sherry Salari Sander b. 1941 Mountain Goats, 2005 Cold-painted bronze Edition: 5/35 Signed, dated, and numbered in the casting: Sander © / 05 Overall: 18.5" H x 45.25" W x 8" D; Bronze: 16.25" H x 44.75" W x 8.5" D Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

37 Frank Tenney Johnson 1874-1939 Rocky Landscape Oil on board Signed lower left: F Tenney Johnson 11.5" H x 15" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

38 Paul Lauritz 1889-1975 "Zion Park, Utah" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: Paul Lauritz; titled on the stretcher 25" H x 30" W Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

39 Merrill Mahaffey b. 1937 "River Cliffs (Grand Canyon)," 1985 Acrylic on canvas Signed lower right: Merrill Mahaffey; signed again, titled, and dated, all verso; titled again on two gallery labels affixed to the verso of the canvas and stretcher 32" H x 54" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

40 Eanger Irving Couse 1866-1936 "California Cypress" Oil on canvas Signed lower left: E.I. Couse; titled in pencil on the upper portion of the stretcher; titled on a label affixed to the frame's backing paper 24" H x 29" W Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000

41 An Arts & Crafts-Style Settle Late 20th century With handwritten paper label under seat cushion: 01988 / Lifetime; also with metal plaque to seat rail verso: Donated by George F. Hall The quarter-sawn oak settle with drop-arms above five support slats, the straight crest rail above sixteen slats, with a drop-in seat upholstered in brown leather, together with two later associated pillows 3 pieces Settle: 34.75" H x 75.5" W x 29.5" D; Each pillow: 18.5" H x 21" W x 8.5" D approximately Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

42 A Limbert's Arts And Crafts Oak Rocking Chair, No. 810 Circa 1906-1920; Michigan With burn mark under left armrest: Limberts Arts and Crafts Furniture / Made in Grand Rapids and Holland The quarter-sawn oak slat back armchair with three slats over a later upholstered and cushioned seat atop a medial stretcher and four square legs raised on rockers 40" H x 25.5" W x 29.5" D Estimate: $400 - $600

43 Robert A. Johnson b. 1942 Hens And Chickens Oil on board Signed lower right: Johnson 16" H x 20" W Estimate: $700 - $900

44 Robert A. Johnson b. 1942 A Family Of Ducks, 2005 Oil on panel Signed lower right: Johnson; signed again, dated, and inscribed in pencil, verso: Painter / Vienna, VA / USA 16" H x 20" W Estimate: $700 - $900

45 Frank Hoffman 1888-1958 Bears Along A Creek Oil on canvasboard Signed in pencil, verso: Frank Hoffman 16" H x 20" W Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

46 Walter Joseph Wilwerding 1891-1966 Moose Oil on board Signed lower right: Wilwerding Sight: 10.25" H x 8.125" W Estimate: $300 - $500

47 Walter Joseph Wilwerding 1891-1966 Buck On A Mountain Top Oil on board Signed lower right: Wilwerding Sight: 10.25" H x 8.125" W Estimate: $300 - $500

48 Walter Joseph Wilwerding 1891-1966 Mountain Goat Oil on board Signed lower left: Wilwerding Sight: 10.25" H x 8.125" W Estimate: $300 - $500