About the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
Reno is home to the nation’s biggest and most successful auction of Western art.”
– The Wall Street Journal
For the past 40 years the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction has specialized in the finest classical Western and American art representing past masters and outstanding contemporary artists.
The auction principals have over 125 years of combined experience in selling fine art and have netted their clients over $400 million in the past twenty years.
With scores of world record prices, let us assist you with a free evaluation of artwork. If you are considering selling contact us and discuss the benefits of the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction.
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Selling with the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
Results We are the largest auction house in the country specializing in Western and American artwork. We hold over 300 world record prices, the highest of any auction in the field, and achieve the most consistent sales for our consignors.
Sales Rate 96% of all lots are sold on average, the best in the industry.
Client Base Over the past 40 years we have compiled the largest mailing list in the country of major private and institutional collectors. On average 500 attend in person each year with hundreds more bidding by phone, Internet, and absentee.
Marketing Our extensive national print and Internet advertising campaigns along with direct marketing to top collectors ensures we reach the most active buyers.
Transparency There are absolutely no hidden fees when you consign with us. We pay all insurance, cataloging, and marketing costs.
Convenience We are readily available to assist with the shipping, restoration and framing of artwork. All costs for these services are fronted by the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, so there are no upfront costs to you.
Catalogs Our catalogs are the finest and most extensively researched in the industry. We furnish the highest quality photography and descriptions for your items.
Reputation We are the auction house of choice for major museums, corporations, and notable private collections. Whether you have an extensive collection, or individual painting, you may rest assured your consignment will be handled in a professional manner to maximize its value.
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Contact the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
Mike OverbyCoeur d’Alene Art Auction
Hayden, Idaho
tel 208-772-9009
mike@cdaartauction.com
Stuart JohnsonSettlers West Galleries
Tucson, Arizona
tel 520-299-2607
stuart@cdaartauction.com
Peter StremmelStremmel Gallery
Reno, Nevada
tel 775-786-0558
peter@cdaartauction.com
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Coeur d’Alene Art Auction Shines with $16.5 Million Western Art Sale in 2026
The Coeur d’Alene Art Auction’s 2026 summer sale realized an impressive $16.5 million and achieved a 95% sales rate in front of a packed house, once again setting the bar for Western art while establishing numerous world records. The July 25 auction was led by John Clymer’s The Trader, which sold for a world-record $1,119,250.
Other standout results included Frederic Remington’s The Broncho Buster, which brought $968,000 – a world record for a Bonnard Bronze Company casting of the artist’s most iconic sculptural work, and Philip R. Goodwin’s The Law of the Wilderness, which sold for $847,000 – the second-highest price ever achieved for a work by the artist, surpassed only by Coeur d’Alene’s record-breaking $968,000 sale of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea in 2022. Works by Charles M. Russell, Eanger Irving Couse, Joseph Henry Sharp, and Charles Schreyvogel also realized exceptional results.
2026 Auction – July 25 Sale Results
• View the Preliminary Hammer Prices Sheet• View the 2026 Auction Catalog
2026 Auction – Post Sale Lots Available
A select group of works from the 2026 Auction are available for purchase. Prices are out-the-door and include all fees except shipping and applicable taxes. – View the Post Sale Lots Available SheetFor more information please contact:
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
tel 208-772-9009
info@cdaartauction.com
John Clymer (1907 – 1989)
The Trader (1971)
oil on canvas, 20 × 40 inches
Estimate: $250,000 – 350,000
Sold at Auction: $1,119,250
✱ World Record for John Clymer ✱
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2026 Live Online Auction – November 7
We are pleased to announce our 2026 Live Online Auction will be held Saturday, November 7. We are currently accepting a limited number of quality consignments for this sale. The deadline to receive consignments is Friday, September 18.
For more information please contact:
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
tel 208-772-9009
info@cdaartauction.com
Birger Sandzén (1871 – 1954)
Two Pines
oil on canvas, 18 × 24 inches
Estimate: $30,000 – 50,000
To be sold at the 2026 Live Online Auction
