Featured in this lot is an Original Signed Giclée, "Holy Man of the Blackfoot", by Howard Terpning, 1997, Limited Edition, 30/975. A once valiant, now aging, warrior with silver hair and weathered brow sits in prayer or private ceremony. The ancient one looks aloft toward greater spirits or memories past. With gnarled hand, he hold aloft the dark feathers of an eagle and offers words of experience to the unseen.
Howard Terpning (b. 1927) is one of the most desired and notable Western artist of the 20th and 21st centuries and is known for his impressive depictions of the Native American Indian culture. Once more, with skill and compassion, Terpning shows again why he is known as the “Storyteller of the Native American.” Terpning is also a member of the Cowboy Artist of America and has won 60 awards in his field His originals have sold at auction for as high as $1.3 Million. This magnificent giclée is very fine condition, the stained burl wood frame is in very nice condition. Artist's giclée signature and edition located at bottom left, original signature located at bottom right. Title and name brass plaque affixed to from at bottom center. No damage or marring noted. Visible art measures 24"W x 32"L, frame is 29.25"W x 39.5"L x 1"D