Lot 22 · Visions of the West: American Paintings from the William I. Koch Collection
The Herd at Night
Frank Tenney Johnson · watercolor on paper
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- Estimate
- $40,000–$60,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Visions of the West: American Paintings from the William I. Koch Collection, New York · 21 May 2015
- Dimensions
- 17 7/8 x 13 7/8 in. (45.4 x 35.4 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4156845
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Frank Tenney Johnson, The Herd at Night. Christie's, 21 May 2015, lot 22. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4156845.
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Frank Tenney Johnson, The Herd at Night. Christie's, 21 May 2015, lot 22. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4156845.
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From the same sale Visions of the West: American Paintings from the William I. Koch Collection · May 2015
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagebrush Jaunt | William Elling Gollings (1878-1932) | $50,000–$70,000 | |
| The Race Horse | Michael B. Coleman (b. 1946) | $5,000–$7,000 | |
| Custer's Last Stand | Theodore Baldwin Pitman (1892-1956) | $12,000–$18,000 | |
| Saloon Nude | James Marion Fortenbury (1885-1959) | $1,000–$1,500 | |
| JO Branding | Charlie Dye | $30,000–$50,000 | |
| Bad Deal | Andy Thomas | $40,000–$60,000 |
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