“Saddling Up” by E.I. Couse (1866–1936)

SANTA FE, N.M. — Altermann Galleries’ semiannual sale of Western, Native American and European art concluded on December 3 with high honors going to “Saddling Up.” The oil on canvas by Eanger Irving Couse (1866–1936) brought $105,600, including premium. Also known as “Klikitat Girl with White Pony,” the painting was exceeded in price only by a Remington 12B rifle, $288,000, said to have been owned by Annie Oakley.

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