About This Auction

Christie’s is proud to present Heart of the West: The Betsey Harvey Collection. This online‑only sale offers exceptional Western Art by leading artists including Howard Terpning, Martin Grelle, John Ford Clymer, Kenneth Riley, Ernest Martin Hennings, William Robinson Leigh, Gerard Curtis Delano and William Acheff, among others. Led by Terpning’s Red Blanket Coat, the sale spans a wide range of attractive price points, with many lots offered without reserve. A devoted patron of the arts, Betsey Harvey played a significant role as a founding member of the Western Art Society of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis. She has been recognised for her long‑standing support of both the Museum and the artists it champions. Betsey’s patronage, and her friendships with many of the artists represented in the collection, reflect a deep dedication to Western Art and to preserving its enduring legacy. Highlights from the sale will be on view at Rockefeller Center from 28 May-31 May.