DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 212
Red McCombs | "Watcher of the Plains" from Russell Estate
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
After Charles Marion Russell (Amer., 1864-1926), "Watcher of the Plains", bronze sculpture with verdigris patina, cast from an original clay model found posthumously in 1981; #34 of 100 cast under the authority of Russell's widow Nancy Cooper Russell, and the Russell Estate, after which the original clay model was destroyed; sculpture is inscribed "Nancy C. Russell Estate, cast from an original model", ed. 34/100, along with C. M. Russell's signature from the clay model
height 11 in. x width 9 in. x depth 7.5 in.
Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
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