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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 174

Howard Terpning Limited Ed. Litho "The Feast" 1994

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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$50 $10
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$1,000 $100
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$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this signed limited edition lithograph by Howard Terpning titled, "Old Country Buffet - The Feast" done in 1994. This limited edition lithograph comes with the original Certificate of Authenticity that is hand numbered by Howard Terpning. Terpning first gained attention with his captivating advertising and story illustrations, film fans praised his movie posters for such classics as The Sound of Music, Dr. Zhivago and the re-issue of Gone with the Wind. But his love of the West and Native American traditions saw his transition to fine art. Howard Terpning is one of the most desired, notable and most lauded painters of Western art of the 21st century and is known for his impressive depictions of the Native American Indian culture. His awards are so numerous and he is honored with them so often, that to list them would require changing the count every few months. To name three would be to cite the highest prizes awarded to Western art: countless awards from the Cowboy Artists of America, the Hubbard Art Award for Excellence, the National Academy of Western Art's Prix de West and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Autry National Center. Terpning is also an Emeritus member of the Cowboy Artists of America. "Old Country Buffet - The Feast" depicts the Shoshone tribe and a couple of white trappers sharing a feast of food, surrounded by teepees and other members of the tribe. The group can be seen sharing and passing around food as they converse, laugh and eat. This lithograph is numbered 1,525 out of 1,850 on the Certificate of Authenticity and shows the artist's signature in the lithograph on the bottom right hand corner reading, "Terpning 1994". The litho shows good condition with no signs of damage or wear and comes in the original paper sleeve. The lithograph measures 31 1/2" L x 36 1/4" W.