About This Auction

Christie’s is honored to present the most important Western American Art collection ever to be offered at auction – Visions of the West: The William I. Koch Collection. A man of deep and varied interests, William I. Koch is an industrialist, a scientist, winner of the America’s Cup and much more. His lifelong passion for art, including that of the American West, has resulted in a collection that is recognized and acclaimed by museums and collectors worldwide. The Day Sale features Frederic Remington’s best-known sculptures, including The Mountain Man, The Cheyenne and The Rattlesnake, along with a fantastic range of works by Charles Russell. The sale also includes iconic nocturnes by Frank Tenney Johnson, stunning works on paper by Henry Farny and vibrant illustrations by N. C. Wyeth, alongside many of the most celebrated artists of the West.