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Live auction to start at approx 7:15 PM MST on April 28th 2018.
Join us for dinner and the auction in person at:
Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Ctr
15500 East 40th Avenue
Denver Colorado 80239
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Bighorn Basin, Original oil painting by Linda Besse
Donor: Linda Besse
2018 Safari Club International Artist of the Year
2017 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Featured Artist
2014 Safari Club International Foundation Conservation Artist of the Year
CM Russel Museum Auction 2015, 2017, 2018
and many other exhibits and honors…
Donor contact info: linda@besseart.com. 509-238-9129 www.besseart.com
Value:$6,500
Description: “There are some landscapes which beg to be painted. The late afternoon light on this spot near Colorado Springs is one of them. The fact that Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep hang out here is the icing on the cake. An hour of watching this bachelor herd was all I needed for my inspiration", says artist Linda Besse
Linda Besse's original oil paintings are collected on five continents. She's the top-ranked female artist for Safari Club International and her paintings have sold for over $20,000. Here’s your chance to invest in a piece depicting our favorite animals in a beautiful Colorado backdrop while helping to raise funds for RMBS!
Image size - 22” x 34”
Frame included, outside frame dimensions – 28.5” x 40.5”
If necessary, shipping is at buyer’s expense.
Auction Location:
15500 East 40th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 80239, United States
Previewing Details:
The Live Auction will start at approximately 7:15 PM MST at the 43rd Annual RMBS Banquet at:
Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center
15500 East 40th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80239
United States
For dinner tickets sign up on the website www.bighornsheep.org
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
5,000.00 |
5% |
| 5,000.00 |
Infinite |
250.00 |
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