Tradition is a term that is used frequently as a statement, ending discussions instead of starting them. But such reluctance does not apply to traditional Western and Native American art. In that context, it refers to generations of experts who sought and, in some instances,...
Auctions in the closing weeks of 2022 saw sales of contemporary paintings by Western and Native American artists achieve handsome sums in a market that’s generally shaped by traditional themes and Realism. The expansiveness across late-fall sales suggests that artists, auction houses, and collectors are finding...
Collectors at autumn auctions and exhibits showed a strong appreciation for the iconography of the American West. Prices for paintings, sculptures, furniture, jewelry, and art tied to equine pursuits were generally solid, with the occasional outbreak of bidding fever driving the amounts of certain artworks...
Prices heated up in recent auctions, where buyers showed equal enthusiasm for traditional Western art and contemporary works that explored the themes of landscape, history, and society in new ways. The art market has been buffeted in recent years by the same challenges people have sought...
Works by renowned Western artists continued to stand the test of time, achieving robust sums during spring 2022 auctions. Thomas Moran and Frederic Remington dominated the top-selling lots during Christie’s Stewards of the West. And Fritz Scholder, celebrated for bold exploration of his Native American...
Prices for Western works, from paintings to sculptures to a variety of other media, achieved pleasing heights in late winter and early spring, leading to an air of optimism among auction organizers, gallerists, and collectors. The feeling is bound to rub off on artists, especially...
Traditional Western art and memorabilia are back in the saddle. Prices for works in certain sales showed buoyancy; and overall, collectors exhibited both enthusiasm and determination. When classic Ansel Adams prints were available at Sotheby’s, bidders didn’t back away, pushing prices for several pieces far beyond...
Both Western and American artworks achieved amounts higher than expected during late fall and winter sales. There’s no doubt the auction block was busy with large and small works, exciting collectors with unique opportunities to get in on the ground floor with new artists and...
Collectors showed enthusiasm for a return to in-person gatherings at art auctions this fall. Events brought together painters, sculptors, and buyers with pandemic safety precautions in place and virtual options for those who preferred them. And sales indicated that all is well on the Western...
Auction houses were happily subjected to pent-up demand from collectors during late summer sales. Prices edged upward, as did spirits during a return to in-person events that continued to offer remote bidding for those with concerns about COVID-19. Multiple auction records were set, as bidders...