Frank Tenney Johnson - Oil on canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number6
Estimate8,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD
CategoryFine Art & Prints
AuctionAugust Fine Art Auction and Consignment Sales
DateAugust 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT
Auction houseGallery Arts & Auctions Co.

1. Artist: Frank Tenney Johnson Technique: Oil on canvas Condition: Good overall condition Category: Private collection 2. A beautiful oil on canvas by Frank Tenney Johnson. The work measures (unframed 29 9/16 x 18 3/8) (framed 33 1/4 x 22 1/8) and belongs to a private collection. This work embodies the artistic style of Billy Schenck. He was a painter of the American Old West and popularized a style of painting cowboys known as the "Johnson Moonlight Technique." "Somewhere on the Range" is an example of the Johnson Moonlight Technique. He used knives, fingers, and brushes to paint his pictures. 3. For more information regarding certification, provenance, or any questions about this piece or other items, please feel free to contact us 24/7. You can contact us by email through the Hibid platform. There is a secondary market for uncatalogued paintings like this one, which explains the lower estimated and selling prices compared to paintings by catalogued artists. Please see the final image for price comparisons. This will provide valuable market value insights and contextual information to help you assess the worth of this exceptional painting. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance understanding comparable prices, please feel free to contact us by email. We are here to help and provide any additional information you may need. 4. Condition: If you are a prospective buyer interested in this item and wish to bid, please save the item and continue bidding. Do not bid if you are unsure about paying at the end of the auction. The artwork is in excellent condition, includes the frame, and shows no signs of breakage or damage. Some frames have been retouched, cleaned, and, where deemed necessary, replaced. It is sold "as is," and we encourage you to refer to the photographs as an integral part of the item description. Please note that the absence of a condition report does not necessarily guarantee its excellent condition. It is essential to understand that all items in this catalog are sold in the artist's original style. "In the artist's style" indicates that the piece is not listed in the artist's documented catalogue and may have been painted by the artist or by someone else inspired by their style. The provenance of this piece is uncertain. While some items may include certifications from independent art appraisers, if you have any questions regarding the certification of a specific piece in this catalog, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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