HOWARD A. TERPNING (American, 1927-) “SPRING CAME EARLY”.

Oil on canvas Housed in a barn board style frame with plaque Signed and dated lower left “Terpning 75”, title inscribed on verso with dedication “To Norm Flayderman With Best Regards Howard Terpning.” Howard A. Terpning is one of the best known and respected members of the Cowboy Artists of America, and is in fact known as “The Storyteller of the Native American”. Terpning was educated at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and the American Academy of Art. Early in his career, as a commercial artist , he produced cover art for publications including “Time”, “Newsweek” and “Field and Stream”. Other clients included TWA and the movie industry, where his posters advertised “The Guns of Navarone” and “Dr. Zhivago” among others. A commission from Winchester Firearms however marked a turning point for the artist. Reigniting an interest in the Old West, in the 1970’s Terpning he left behind his commercial work and moved to Arizona where he began his career as a Western painter. Within three years he was elected to the National Academy of Western Art and the Cowboy Artists of America, (the two major showcases of contemporary western art) since then he has earned many prestigious awards from that organization as well as many others. His book, “The Art of Howard Terpning” won the Wrangler “Outstanding Art Book” award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. SIZE: 22″ x 28″. Overall: 30″ x 36″ CONDITION: Very good 49992-1 (125,000-175,000) – Lot 1141

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1141	$0.00	HOWARD A. TERPNING (American, 1927-) “SPRING CAME EARLY”. Oil on canvas Housed in a barn board style frame with plaque Signed and dated lower left “Terpning 75”, title inscribed on verso with dedication “To Norm Flayderman With Best Regards Howard Terpning.” Howard A. Terpning is one of the best known and respected members of the Cowboy Artists of America, and is in fact known as “The Storyteller of the Native American”. Terpning was educated at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts and the American Academy of Art. Early in his career, as a commercial artist , he produced cover art for publications including “Time”, “Newsweek” and “Field and Stream”. Other clients included TWA and the movie industry, where his posters advertised “The Guns of Navarone” and “Dr. Zhivago” among others. A commission from Winchester Firearms however marked a turning point for the artist. Reigniting an interest in the Old West, in the 1970’s Terpning he left behind his commercial work and moved to Arizona where he began his career as a Western painter. Within three years he was elected to the National Academy of Western Art and the Cowboy Artists of America, (the two major showcases of contemporary western art) since then he has earned many prestigious awards from that organization as well as many others. His book, “The Art of Howard Terpning” won the Wrangler “Outstanding Art Book” award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. SIZE: 22″ x 28″. Overall: 30″ x 36″ CONDITION: Very good 49992-1 (125,000-175,000) – Lot 1141 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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HOWARD A. TERPNING (American, 1927-) “SPRING CAME EARLY”.