David Mann Art Exhibition & Auction
The Spanish Mustang Foundation and Altermann Galleries and Auctioneers embarked on another art exhibition and auction to assist in the preservation of the Spanish mustang, which is on the critical list of rare breeds of horses. The two day event was an occasion to demonstrate the connection between the Spanish mustang and the 400th anniversary of the founding of Santa Fe.The compelling painting, "Restless Mustangs," by David Mann was purchased for $5150 by Dr. And Mrs. Max B. Chennault at the silent auction at Doug and Julia Lanham’s ranch, Caballada Mestenada, on July 31, 2010 with all proceeds assigned to the foundation.
Mann does extensive research and includes his detailed discoveries in his paintings. He journeyed to the Little Cayuse Ranch owned by Donna Mitchell, Jim Sloan, and Sierra Perkins near Cedarvale, NM to study the horses. He came away with an enthusiasm for the horse that shines through his paintings and reflects the ancestral bloodline still present in the horses he scrutinized. The expression of what he observed portrays the horses so well that one recognizes individual horses as well as the character these ponies have held over the centuries.
We are already underway in our endeavors with Altermann Galleries for next year’s auction. Award winning western artist, Kim Mackey, will be coming to the Little Cayuse Ranch in early October to photograph the horses in preparation for a painting he will donate for the preservation of the Spanish Mustang.
We take this opportunity to offer our thanks, deep gratitude, and appreciation to Tony and Richard Altermann and David Mann.
Robin Doughman demonstration with Blue, SMR# 1743-
Elsa Kloess demonstration with Oshoto Kid, SMR# 3800 -
