Lad Odell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Lad Odell Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 01, 2024
Lad Odell Watercolor & Pastel - The Pack Train Leader
Est: $600 - $900
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "The Pack Train Leader" watercolor and pastel on paper, 1978. Signed with date in lower right, and again with date and title on backing of frame. A striking watercolor and pastel image titled "The Pack Train Leader" by Western artist Lad Odell depicting a lone figure standing with arms folded. Dressed in the traditional clothing of a rancher, crowned by a brimmed hat with a slouchy, blue tunic, a studded utility belt, and flared leather pants, he turns his head to his right with a determined gaze and distinctive, bearded profile. A pair of spectacles rests atop his sharp nose while he furrows his brow, as though contemplating his next decision for running the land. The ambiguity of his surroundings intensifies the nature of the piece, making the pack train leader the sole focus and inviting the viewer to ponder his innerworkings. Size of artwork: 11.5" W x 15.25" H (29.2 cm x 38.7 cm); of frame: 20" W x 24" H (50.8 cm x 61 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, p. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection, acquired on July 20, 1978; ex-Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179680
Artemis Gallery
Jan. 25, 2024
Lad Odell Watercolor & Pastel "The Horse Trader" (1978)
Est: $600 - $900
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "The Horse Trader" watercolor and pastel on paper, 1978. Signed with date in lower right and again with title on backing. A fascinating portrayal of Western daily life; a watercolor and pastel image titled "The Horse Trader" by American artist Lad Odell depicting two men - one in Western attire and the other Native American - examining a blanketed steed. Seemingly engaged in a transaction of the animal, as suggested by the title of the piece, both figures stand with their backs to the viewer as the horse faces left, adorned with a feather on his head and his tail tied up a in a knot. The older, Western-dressed man places his hand on the animal as the indigenous male crouches down. One can almost imagine a conversation between the two concerning the qualities and condition of the steed. Note how Odell's keen sense of light and detail highlight the realism and tactile quality of the image. Size of artwork: 15.25" W x 11.25" H (38.7 cm x 28.6 cm); of frame: 24" W x 20" H (61 cm x 50.8 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, Pp. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection, acquired on June 12, 1978; ex-Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179679
Artemis Gallery
Dec. 14, 2023
Lad Odell Mixed Media - "The Pack Train Leader" (1978)
Est: $700 - $1,050
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "The Pack Train Leader" watercolor and pastel on paper, 1978. Signed with date in lower right, and again with date and title on backing of frame. A striking watercolor and pastel image titled "The Pack Train Leader" by Western artist Lad Odell depicting a lone figure standing with arms folded. Dressed in the traditional clothing of a rancher, crowned by a brimmed hat with a slouchy, blue tunic, a studded utility belt, and flared leather pants, he turns his head to his right with a determined gaze and distinctive, bearded profile. A pair of spectacles rests atop his sharp nose while he furrows his brow, as though contemplating his next decision for running the land. The ambiguity of his surroundings intensifies the nature of the piece, making the pack train leader the sole focus and inviting the viewer to ponder his innerworkings. Size of artwork: 11.5" W x 15.25" H (29.2 cm x 38.7 cm); of frame: 20" W x 24" H (50.8 cm x 61 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, p. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection, acquired on July 20, 1978; ex-Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179680
Artemis Gallery
Dec. 14, 2023
Lad Odell Mixed Media - "The Horse Trader" (1978)
Est: $700 - $1,050
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "The Horse Trader" watercolor and pastel on paper, 1978. Signed with date in lower right and again with title on backing. A fascinating portrayal of Western daily life; a watercolor and pastel image titled "The Horse Trader" by American artist Lad Odell depicting two men - one in Western attire and the other Native American - examining a blanketed steed. Seemingly engaged in a transaction of the animal, as suggested by the title of the piece, both figures stand with their backs to the viewer as the horse faces left, adorned with a feather on his head and his tail tied up a in a knot. The older, Western-dressed man places his hand on the animal as the indigenous male crouches down. One can almost imagine a conversation between the two concerning the qualities and condition of the steed. Note how Odell's keen sense of light and detail highlight the realism and tactile quality of the image. Size of artwork: 15.25" W x 11.25" H (38.7 cm x 28.6 cm); of frame: 24" W x 20" H (61 cm x 50.8 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, Pp. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection, acquired on June 12, 1978; ex-Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179679
Artemis Gallery
Dec. 14, 2023
Lad Odell Pastel on Paper - Cowboy Holiday (1977)
Est: $600 - $900
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "Cowboy Holiday" pastel on paper, 1977. Signed and dated at lower right. A touching and impressively sizeable pastel titled "Cowboy Holiday" by Western artist Lad Odell depicting three cowboys taking a rest beside their wagon. From left to right: a figure wearing a black and white striped shirt, blue jeans, black boots and a white hat sits hunched over in exhaustion; the second man donning a white shirt, jeans and boots leans against the wagon and has removed his hat to cool off; the third cowboy dressed in denim with traditional boots and hat sits on the wagon wheel, bowing his head and perhaps closing his eyes beneath the rim of his hat. The trio's pensive dispositions invite the viewer to ponder their inner thoughts and dreams. Furthermore, Odell's clever title - "Cowboy Holiday" -captures the irony and underlying humor of the painting, as in reality, a cowboy "holiday" is hardly luxurious and basically amounts to a simple moment of rest after a hard day's work. Size (sight view): 19.75" L x 15.75" W (50.2 cm x 40 cm) Size (frame): 31.25" L x 27.375" W (79.4 cm x 69.5 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, p. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179676
Artemis Gallery
Oct. 12, 2023
Lad Odell Mixed Media - "The Pack Train Leader" (1978)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "The Pack Train Leader" watercolor and pastel on paper, 1978. Signed with date in lower right, and again with date and title on backing of frame. A striking watercolor and pastel image titled "The Pack Train Leader" by Western artist Lad Odell depicting a lone figure standing with arms folded. Dressed in the traditional clothing of a rancher, crowned by a brimmed hat with a slouchy, blue tunic, a studded utility belt, and flared leather pants, he turns his head to his right with a determined gaze and distinctive, bearded profile. A pair of spectacles rests atop his sharp nose while he furrows his brow, as though contemplating his next decision for running the land. The ambiguity of his surroundings intensifies the nature of the piece, making the pack train leader the sole focus and inviting the viewer to ponder his innerworkings. Size of artwork: 11.5" W x 15.25" H (29.2 cm x 38.7 cm); of frame: 20" W x 24" H (50.8 cm x 61 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, p. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection, acquired on July 20, 1978; ex-Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179680
Artemis Gallery
Oct. 12, 2023
Lad Odell Mixed Media - "The Horse Trader" (1978)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "The Horse Trader" watercolor and pastel on paper, 1978. Signed with date in lower right and again with title on backing. A fascinating portrayal of Western daily life; a watercolor and pastel image titled "The Horse Trader" by American artist Lad Odell depicting two men - one in Western attire and the other Native American - examining a blanketed steed. Seemingly engaged in a transaction of the animal, as suggested by the title of the piece, both figures stand with their backs to the viewer as the horse faces left, adorned with a feather on his head and his tail tied up a in a knot. The older, Western-dressed man places his hand on the animal as the indigenous male crouches down. One can almost imagine a conversation between the two concerning the qualities and condition of the steed. Note how Odell's keen sense of light and detail highlight the realism and tactile quality of the image. Size of artwork: 15.25" W x 11.25" H (38.7 cm x 28.6 cm); of frame: 24" W x 20" H (61 cm x 50.8 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, Pp. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection, acquired on June 12, 1978; ex-Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179679
Artemis Gallery
Sep. 22, 2023
Lad Odell Pastel - - "Cowboy Holiday" (1977)
Est: $900 - $1,400
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "Cowboy Holiday" pastel on paper, 1977. Signed and dated at lower right. A touching and impressively sizeable pastel titled "Cowboy Holiday" by Western artist Lad Odell depicting three cowboys taking a rest beside their wagon. From left to right: a figure wearing a black and white striped shirt, blue jeans, black boots and a white hat sits hunched over in exhaustion; the second man donning a white shirt, jeans and boots leans against the wagon and has removed his hat to cool off; the third cowboy dressed in denim with traditional boots and hat sits on the wagon wheel, bowing his head and perhaps closing his eyes beneath the rim of his hat. The trio's pensive dispositions invite the viewer to ponder their inner thoughts and dreams. Furthermore, Odell's clever title - "Cowboy Holiday" -captures the irony and underlying humor of the painting, as in reality, a cowboy "holiday" is hardly luxurious and basically amounts to a simple moment of rest after a hard day's work. Size (sight view): 19.75" L x 15.75" W (50.2 cm x 40 cm) Size (frame): 31.25" L x 27.375" W (79.4 cm x 69.5 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, p. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179676
Artemis Gallery
Sep. 01, 2023
Lad Odell Mixed Media - "The Pack Train Leader" (1978)
Est: $900 - $1,350
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "The Pack Train Leader" watercolor and pastel on paper, 1978. Signed with date in lower right, and again with date and title on backing of frame. A striking watercolor and pastel image titled "The Pack Train Leader" by Western artist Lad Odell depicting a lone figure standing with arms folded. Dressed in the traditional clothing of a rancher, crowned by a brimmed hat with a slouchy, blue tunic, a studded utility belt, and flared leather pants, he turns his head to his right with a determined gaze and distinctive, bearded profile. A pair of spectacles rests atop his sharp nose while he furrows his brow, as though contemplating his next decision for running the land. The ambiguity of his surroundings intensifies the nature of the piece, making the pack train leader the sole focus and inviting the viewer to ponder his innerworkings. Size of artwork: 11.5" W x 15.25" H (29.2 cm x 38.7 cm); of frame: 20" W x 24" H (50.8 cm x 61 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, p. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection, acquired on July 20, 1978; ex-Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179680
Artemis Gallery
Aug. 18, 2023
Lad Odell Pastel - - "Cowboy Holiday" (1977)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "Cowboy Holiday" pastel on paper, 1977. Signed and dated at lower right. A touching and impressively sizeable pastel titled "Cowboy Holiday" by Western artist Lad Odell depicting three cowboys taking a rest beside their wagon. From left to right: a figure wearing a black and white striped shirt, blue jeans, black boots and a white hat sits hunched over in exhaustion; the second man donning a white shirt, jeans and boots leans against the wagon and has removed his hat to cool off; the third cowboy dressed in denim with traditional boots and hat sits on the wagon wheel, bowing his head and perhaps closing his eyes beneath the rim of his hat. The trio's pensive dispositions invite the viewer to ponder their inner thoughts and dreams. Furthermore, Odell's clever title - "Cowboy Holiday" -captures the irony and underlying humor of the painting, as in reality, a cowboy "holiday" is hardly luxurious and basically amounts to a simple moment of rest after a hard day's work. Size (sight view): 19.75" L x 15.75" W (50.2 cm x 40 cm) Size (frame): 31.25" L x 27.375" W (79.4 cm x 69.5 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, p. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179676
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 21, 2023
Lad Odell Pastel - "Loading the Chutes" (1977)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "Loading the Chutes" pastel on paper, 1977. Signed and dated at lower left. Also signed on the verso with title and date. A striking pastel by Western artist Lad Odell that captures a rodeo moment when cowboys are loading a horse into the bucking chutes. Odell felt it was important to capture the everyday world of the cowboy as well as the American West at large, and he did so with a convincing realistic style that was almost photographic. What's more, Odell's ability to execute unusual poses and compositions as well as his command of light and color were beyond impressive! A magnificent piece by Odell mounted in a custom matte and frame made from wood that reflects the rustic quality of the American West. Size: 25" W x 17.5" H (63.5 cm x 44.4 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, p. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179675
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 07, 2023
Lad Odell Mixed Media - "The Horse Trader" (1978)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "The Horse Trader" watercolor and pastel on paper, 1978. Signed with date in lower right and again with title on backing. A fascinating portrayal of Western daily life; a watercolor and pastel image titled "The Horse Trader" by American artist Lad Odell depicting two men - one in Western attire and the other Native American - examining a blanketed steed. Seemingly engaged in a transaction of the animal, as suggested by the title of the piece, both figures stand with their backs to the viewer as the horse faces left, adorned with a feather on his head and his tail tied up a in a knot. The older, Western-dressed man places his hand on the animal as the indigenous male crouches down. One can almost imagine a conversation between the two concerning the qualities and condition of the steed. Note how Odell's keen sense of light and detail highlight the realism and tactile quality of the image. Size of artwork: 15.25" W x 11.25" H (38.7 cm x 28.6 cm); of frame: 24" W x 20" H (61 cm x 50.8 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, Pp. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection, acquired on June 12, 1978; ex-Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179679
Artemis Gallery
Jul. 07, 2023
Lad Odell Pastel - "Cowboy Holiday" (1977)
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "Cowboy Holiday" pastel on paper, 1977. Signed and dated at lower right. A touching and impressively sizeable pastel titled "Cowboy Holiday" by Western artist Lad Odell depicting three cowboys taking a rest beside their wagon. From left to right: a figure wearing a black and white striped shirt, blue jeans, black boots and a white hat sits hunched over in exhaustion; the second man donning a white shirt, jeans and boots leans against the wagon and has removed his hat to cool off; the third cowboy dressed in denim with traditional boots and hat sits on the wagon wheel, bowing his head and perhaps closing his eyes beneath the rim of his hat. The trio's pensive dispositions invite the viewer to ponder their inner thoughts and dreams. Furthermore, Odell's clever title - "Cowboy Holiday" -captures the irony and underlying humor of the painting, as in reality, a cowboy "holiday" is hardly luxurious and basically amounts to a simple moment of rest after a hard day's work. Size (sight view): 19.75" L x 15.75" W (50.2 cm x 40 cm) Size (frame): 31.25" L x 27.375" W (79.4 cm x 69.5 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, p. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179676
Artemis Gallery
Jun. 22, 2023
Lad Odell Mixed Media - "The Pack Train Leader" (1978)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Lad Odell (American, 1947-2020). "The Pack Train Leader" watercolor and pastel on paper, 1978. Signed with date in lower right, and again with date and title on backing of frame. A striking watercolor and pastel image titled "The Pack Train Leader" by Western artist Lad Odell depicting a lone figure standing with arms folded. Dressed in the traditional clothing of a rancher, crowned by a brimmed hat with a slouchy, blue tunic, a studded utility belt, and flared leather pants, he turns his head to his right with a determined gaze and distinctive, bearded profile. A pair of spectacles rests atop his sharp nose while he furrows his brow, as though contemplating his next decision for running the land. The ambiguity of his surroundings intensifies the nature of the piece, making the pack train leader the sole focus and inviting the viewer to ponder his innerworkings. Size of artwork: 11.5" W x 15.25" H (29.2 cm x 38.7 cm); of frame: 20" W x 24" H (50.8 cm x 61 cm) Born in Los Angeles in 1947, Lad Odell was a realistic painter of the historical and the present West. Odell once stated, "Western art is a delightful contribution to the lives of people all around the world. It reaches the imaginations of adventurous people everywhere. It truly is art from the heard of the average man. It is art to be lived with, to inspire." According to "Contemporary Western Artists" by Peggy and Harold Samuels, "By the time Odell was ten, he had traveled across Europe and the Middle East. In four more years, he had lived in fourteen different places, ending up again in California. Odell himself was interested in the history and anthropology of the American Indian He graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara with a degree in psychology and human relations, having spent one college year in Holland where he was exposed to Rembrandt's works. After several years as an account supervisor, he discovered Western art and that shelved his plans for a master's in psychology. Because he had no funds for art school, he taught himself in pastel and watercolor, and what began as a hobby became full time. He talks about Western art as a philosopher, saying that 'Western art believes in external reality and man's responsibility to handle the real world. It is not introspective or self-indulgent. The criticisms about Western art are not artistic but philosophical. Western art reflects absolutes, a real world, a real bad, a real good, a real right, a real wrong. It is philosophically reassuring to a world which is beginning to realize it cannot survive if there is no down and no up.'" (New York: Bonanza Books, 1985, Pp. 386) Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection, acquired on July 20, 1978; ex-Trailside Galleries, Jackson, Wyoming, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #179680
Artemis Gallery
Sep. 20, 2020
LAD ODELL (American b. 1947) A PAINTING, "Rain Dancer,"
Est: $500 - $900
LAD ODELL (American b. 1947) A PAINTING, "Rain Dancer," watercolor and pastel on paper, signed L/R, verso a paper gallery label. 30" x 40" Provenance: Property belonging to Parmer and Aileen D. Freeman, Houston, Texas; Connally & Altermann, Houston, Texas.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
Sep. 18, 2020
Lad Odell | Cutting them Out
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Artist: Lad Odell | b. 1947 Title: Cutting them Out Signed l/r: Lad Odell Â© 76 Media: Pastel on paper Dimensions: 21 by 31 inches Additional dimensions: 30.5 by 40 by 1.5 inches framed Condition: Very Good Condition details: This piece is in very good condition. With the unaided eye, there are no issues. Closer inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no issues and no signs of restoration. The work is mounted under glass and has not been inspected out of the frame. The piece is framed in a brown frame with a cream matting. The frame is in very good condition with normal wear.
Altermann Galleries
Jun. 19, 2020
Lad Odell | Cutting them Out
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Artist: Lad Odell | b. 1947 Title: Cutting them Out Signed l/r: Lad Odell © 76 Media: Pastel on paper Dimensions: 21 by 31 inches Condition: Very Good Condition details: This piece is in very good condition. With the unaided eye, there are no issues. Closer inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no issues and no signs of restoration. The work is mounted under glass and has not been inspected out of the frame. The piece is framed in a brown frame with a cream matting. The frame is in very good condition with normal wear.
Altermann Galleries
Nov. 11, 2015
Lad Odell, (American, b. 1947), Sioux Woman and Sioux Man, 1976
Est: $150 - $250
Lad Odell (American, b. 1947) Sioux Woman and Sioux Man, 1976 ink on paper each signed Lad Odell and dated (lower right) Each: 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches.
Hindman
Nov. 10, 2012
LAD ODELL (American, b. 1947) Zi Tuit Zia, 1979 Pastel
Est: $50 - $100
LAD ODELL (American, b. 1947) Zi Tuit Zia, 1979 Pastel on paper 28 x 21 inches (71.1 x 53.3 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Lad Odell 1979 THE HOGAN FAMILY COLLECTION
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 10, 2012
LAD ODELL (American, b. 1947) Uneasy Peace Oil on panel
Est: $50 - $100
LAD ODELL (American, b. 1947) Uneasy Peace Oil on panel 24 x 35-1/2 inches (61.0 x 90.2 cm) Signed lower right: Lad Odell THE HOGAN FAMILY COLLECTION
Heritage Auctions
May. 15, 2010
The Breadwinner
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
LAD ODELL (American, b. 1947) The Breadwinner, 1982 Pastel on paper 40 x 27 inches (101.6 x 68.6 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Lad Odell 1982
Heritage Auctions
May. 15, 2010
Dreams and Dances
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
LAD ODELL (American, b. 1947) Dreams and Dances, 1982 Pastel on paper 39 x 29 inches (99.1 x 73.7 cm) Signed and dated lower right: Lad Odell (c) 1982 PROVENANCE: Texas Art Gallery, Dallas (label verso).
Heritage Auctions