This summer, Heritage Auctions will host its Western Art: Visions of the American Frontier auction, offering collectors the chance to bid on more than 100 works of both historic and contemporary Western art across a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic and color woodblock print.
Fritz Scholder (Luiseño, 1937-2005), Indian Sitting on Bed, 1974, acrylic and oil on canvas, 80 x 68 in. Estimate: $50/70,000
“This highly anticipated auction brings together a curated selection of property from historic and traditional Western art to cutting-edge contemporary Southwestern works,” says Alissa Ford, Heritage Auctions’ vice president of American & Western Art.
Highlights will include works by G. Harvey, Charles Schreyvogel, John Nieto, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Edgar Payne and many more.
Gustave Baumann (1881-1971), Processional, color woodblock print on paper, ed. 33 of 120, 14 x 13½ in. Estimate: $10/15,000
Celebrated Luiseño artist Fritz Scholder’s acrylic and oil painting of a man taking a sip from a mug is estimated to fetch between $50,000 and $70,000. Night Passage, a 1985 painting by G. Harvey of two cowboys on horseback, has a presale estimate of $40,000 to $60,000. Other highlights include Gustave Baumann’s impressive woodblock print Processional (est. $10/15,000), featuring an intricately detailed white tree, as well as Nieto’s 2008 acrylic Plains Archer (est. $30/50,000), a bold and vibrant composition of a Native American man aiming his bow toward the sky.
John Nieto (1936-2018), Plains Archer, 2008, acrylic on canvas, 72 x 60 in. Estimate: $30/50,000
“In addition, collectors are encouraged to explore complementary offerings in the May 19 American Art Auction, which features an impressive selection of fine art, including standout examples of high-end Western and American works,” Ford adds. “Together, these sales demonstrate Heritage Auctions’ continued momentum in the fine art and collectibles markets, offering exceptional opportunities across categories and price points.”
The Western Art: Visions of the American Frontier sale takes place on Thursday, June 18, at Heritage Auctions’ Dallas location. Bidding will be available live in-person and online through www.ha.com/live. —
G. Harvey (1933-2017), Night Passage, 1985, oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in. Estimate: $40/60,000
Heritage Auctions’ Western Art: Visions of the American Frontier Sale
June 18, 20262801 W. Airport Freeway Dallas, TX 75261
(214) 528-3500
www.ha.com
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