Featured in this lot is this ink and pen on charcoal paper surface (Mist Grey). The ink and pen artwork reflects a Native American man looking to the left and is titled, "To Friend Fred." A resident of Virginia City, Montana, his paintings reflect his love of the Northern Plains during the era of the 1850s. Charles Bear is a celebrated contemporary Western artist, whose distinctive water color, oil, and ink based works have been praised by art enthusiasts worldwide. Charles has been a professional artist for nearly 50 years, including a regular at the C.M. Russel Art Show in Great Falls, Montana for over four decades. The condition of this artwork is good, with no obvious signs of damage; it is shown behind protective plastic wrap. The measurements of this cardboard framed ink and pen artwork are 12 3/8" x 10 1/4" and the visible art measures 8" x 6".