Featured in this lot is this original, signed oil on canvas done by renowned Montana artist Sheryl Bodily (1936-2024) circa late 1900s. Sheryl Bodily (1936-2024) was originally from Boise, Idaho, but resided in Columbia Falls, Montana. His enthusiastic interest in Native American people and their contemporary culture has continued to grow over the years and has had a tremendous influence on his art. Known for Indian scenes with children, old cabins, stage coaches, wagon trains and wildlife, his work is in many collections. Bodily has won countless awards and Best of Show, with his works being widely collectible. Bodily was awarded the Goody Indian Cultural Award at the National Art Show In the fall of 1970, an art auction was held through the Pacific Northwest Indian Center in Spokane, Washington where Sheryl Bodily sold paintings for twice their listed value. A few months later, the same thing was repeated at an auction in Great Falls and his art continues to beheld in high regard. This painting shows a deer standing on a slope looking to the right of the viewer. The deer appears to be alert and scanning the area for danger. Towering mountains can be seen in the background, as well as rolling plains and a river. The painting is signed in the bottom right hand corner in black paint reading, "Bodily". The piece is set in a gold colored frame. The visible art measures 13 9/16" L x 17 1/2" W, while the entire piece measures 17 9/16" L x 21 5/8" W x 2" D. It weighs 3 pounds and 6 ounces.