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Frank Tenney Johnson (1874 – 1939)
Navajo Scout
oil on canvas
24 × 18 inches
signed lower left

Frank Tenney Johnson wrote, “The Navajos here are a fine looking lot—and their horses are the typical ‘Injun ponies.’ I got some pictures of the Indians playing monte—and 2 of a fine looking chief, who was very nice to me… The Navajos are having a big horse sale here and buyers have come from all around. The prices ranged from $ 13 to $ 25, and I got some fine pictures. The best part came when the Indians held some horse races, and I got some material that was worth the trip way out here. The Indians were all excited and looked grand on their ponies… I think I’ll stay here for several days, as these Navajos and their ponies are by far the best I’ve seen for pictures….”

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Frank Tenney Johnson

1874 – 1939

Navajo Scout
oil on canvas
24 × 18 inches
signed lower left
Sold at Auction: $81,900
Condition ReportSurface condition very good. Fifteen hairline cracks of inpainting in the sky. Hairline cracking throughout sky.

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