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Till Goodan, Cowboy Artist Famous Bucking Horses of Rodeo History   Hells Angel Tumbleweed   Cyclone No-Name   Steamboat Midnight $595 (Set of 6 prints) Drawings and Stories in Original Folder 11x14", Circa 1951 Limited Availability

Till Goodan (1896-1958) is considered to be the benchmark of Western Era authenticity. Goodan, originally from Colorado, spent his youth as a calf roper, packing mules and running pack trains, as a cowboy. He broke horses and competed in local rodeos riding saddle broncs. During the quiet hours Goodan drew pictures portraying ranch life and the thrill of rodeo. Goodan's artistic skills were soon noticed and in 1917, he left the rodeo to pursue his art. Goodan used oils, watercolors, and pencils to depict the Old West. Till Goodan's work spans almost every medium. Till Goodan led a prestigious life. Among other things, Goodan served as the Art Director for the Richfield Oil Company. He illustrated the Gene Autry Comic Books, designed four separate and highly prized sets of dinnerware produced by Wallace China: Pioneer Trails, Longhorn, Boots and Saddles, and Rodeo. Indeed, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and Bing Crosby owned "Rodeoware" and all 4 sets are valuable collectibles today. Goodan enjoyed his western lifestyle until the day he died. Goodan died in May 1958 while riding parade at a rodeo.

 

Hand Colored Prints by Till Goodan, circa early 1950's. (Colored by Till's daughter Betty Goodan Andrews (Sole Heir).)
		Price: $275 (Set of 2 prints) 11 x 14", Circa 1940's (Rare), Limited Availability
		Price: $225 (Set of 2 prints) 6 x 8", Circa 1940's (Rare), Limited Availability
		Price: $375 20x16 ", Circa 1940's (Rare), Limited Availability

 

"Old Steamboat" Legendary Bucking Horse of Unconquerable Spirit Exceedingly Rare accompanied by biographical story The first horse ever to gain a national reputation as a rodeo bucker was Old Steamboat. His fame became so widespread that cowboys came from all over the west to take a "settin" at him. Few American artists can approach Till Goodan, painter of our Old Steamboat picture subject, for his dynamic treatment of horses and men in action. Only an artist and westerner who knows horses and men and Goodan knows them could graphically express in his work those indefinable qualities which charge a figure with life. The most famous bucking horse of all time "Old Steamboat".   28.75 x 21.25" Limited Availability Circa 1930's Sold call for request and price Call to discuss details - Very small quantity of printing known to exist. 303-443-5542

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