Russell Western bronze tops prices realized at Case auction

Detail of Charles Marion Russell’s ‘Smoking with the Spirit of the Buffalo,’ $72,000
Detail of Charles Marion Russell’s ‘Smoking with the Spirit of the Buffalo,’ $72,000
Detail of Charles Marion Russell’s ‘Smoking with the Spirit of the Buffalo,’ $72,000

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A 1929 bronze casting of Charles M. Russell’s Smoking with the Spirit of the Buffalo achieved $72,000 at the Winter Case Antiques Auction, which was held January 29-30 by Case Antiques Inc. Auctions & Appraisals. The Russell bronze was one of many success stories on a day when 97% of lots sold and new art auction records were set for multiple artists.

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