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Johnny Johnson "Breach of Worlds", "Sea Wolf" & "Spirit of Denali" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "Breach of Worlds", is dated circa 1994 and numbered 139/950. Johnson described the scene: "A humpback whale performs a full body breach near Admiralty Island in Southeast Alaska. When 40 tons of whale bursts from the water your heart stops and for a few quick seconds this behemoth of the deep appears. Then in a great crash of water it is gone." The second work, "Sea Wolf", is dated circa 2002 and numbered 17/950. Johnson described the scene: "Orcas or killer whales have a social structure much like a pack of wolves. The large male in this photo, taken near the southern tip of Admiralty Island in Southeast Alaska, was the leader of a group of about ten whales. My wife and I were able to observe the pack hunting for salmon and actually saw them take a seal and later a sea otter. It was fascinating to watch them hunting within ten feet of land and cooperatively encircle their prey before making a kill. In this image the Orca whale is traveling very close to shore and the spruce tree covered mountains are reflected in the ocean which explains the marvelous patterns of green in the blue water. The spray is created when the whale exhales upon surfacing in preparation to take another deep breath of air before diving." The third work, "Spirit of Denali", is dated circa 1985 and numbered 915/950. Johnson described the scene: "After being out of print for over a decade, I have decided to release the remaining two hundred numbers of "Spirit of Denali". Taken with my 300mm lens near Thorofare Pass, I have always loved the power, color and sheer scale of this once-in-a-lifetime shot. The bull caribou is at about 4,000 feet in elevation approximately twenty miles from Mt. McKinley and almost 16,000 feet lower than the north peak (19,470). The south peak (true summit 20,320') is obscured by storm clouds. Climbers follow the Muldrow glacier (lower right) up Karstens Ridge (left of Great Harper glacier & icefall) to the summit. The temperature difference between the mountain's peak and this caribou could top 100 Fahrenheit." All three are signed, dated, and numbered in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. The photographs are shrink-wrapped on board; the larger measures approximately 18.5" x 24.5".
Johnny Johnson "Autumn Passage", "Spirit of Denali" & "First Light" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "Autumn Passage", is dated circa 1993 and numbered 593/950. Johnson described the scene: "Four bull caribou migrate through the autumn tundra near Wonder Lake in Denali National Park. Fall comes early in Alaska. I composed this shot in late August when the tundra's miniature forest of dwarf birch and willow turns a brilliant red and yellow. Tucked up against a hillside - hidden from view - my wife and I sat quietly for the better part of an afternoon waiting for these four caribou to approach. Our patience was rewarded." The second work, "Spirit of Denali", is dated circa 1985 and numbered 852/950. Johnson described the scene: "After being out of print for over a decade, I have decided to release the remaining two hundred numbers of "Spirit of Denali". Taken with my 300mm lens near Thorofare Pass, I have always loved the power, color and sheer scale of this once-in-a-lifetime shot. The bull caribou is at about 4,000 feet in elevation approximately twenty miles from Mt. McKinley and almost 16,000 feet lower than the north peak (19,470). The south peak (true summit 20,320') is obscured by storm clouds. Climbers follow the Muldrow glacier (lower right) up Karstens Ridge (left of Great Harper glacier & icefall) to the summit. The temperature difference between the mountain's peak and this caribou could top 100 Fahrenheit." The third work, "First Light", is dated circa 1995 and numbered 810/950. Johnson described the scene: "The first rays of morning light illuminate a bull caribou and the North face of Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park-Alaska. Up before dawn, I awaited sunrise at my favorite location above Wonder Lake near Ansel Adams Point. For over twenty years I have photographed Mt. McKinley. This mountain hardly ever disappoints me." All three are signed, dated, and numbered in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. The photographs are shrink-wrapped on board; the larger measures approximately 20.5" x 24.5".
Johnny Johnson "Night Goddess", "Midnight Dancer" & "Spell of the Yukon" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "Night Goddess", is dated circa 1995 and numbered 382/950. Johnson described the scene: "Curtains of light shimmer across a winter sky above Denali National Park Headquarters. An intense solar storm provided the energy for this brilliant display. Commonly referred to as northern lights, these moving bands of color extend from forty to several hundred miles high. They were named by Galileo in 1619 after the Roman goddess, Aurora. The way the northern lights works is a lot like a neon sign, except that in the aurora the conducting gas is in the ionosphere, instead of a glass tube, and the current travels along magnetic field lines instead of along copper tubes. Some people see a polar bear in the aurora's shape - do you see it?" The second work, "Midnight Dancer", is dated circa 1999 and numbered 84/950. Johnson described the scene: "The cold was intense the night I shot this photograph, the temperature hovered around -20 Fahrenheit. Dressed in warm arctic parkas my wife and I searched the starry sky for signs of the aurora borealis. Towards midnight a three-quarters moon rose casting eerie shadows over the snow-capped peaks of the Alaska Range. Suddenly a swirl of light began to glow directly above the summit of a nearby mountain. I quickly checked my cameras and began to photograph. The light show was so spectacular we forgot all about the cold." The third work, "Spell of the Yukon", is dated circa 2005 and numbered 66/950. Johnson described the scene: "I photographed this unique aurora in March near Denali National Park. I have never seen a similar display. White lights are considered the rarest of all the colors. In 1619, Galileo named the northern lights after the Roman goddess of morning-Aurora. Ancient peoples thought of them as flying dragons, sky dwellers or dances of the dead. Rising from forty to several hundred miles above the earth, the aurora borealis is just like neon lights. When electricity runs through certain gases, they glow in certain colors". All pieces are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left or right corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Ilfochrome or Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each one is shrink-wrapped on board, and "Spell of the Yukon" measures approximately 24" x 16.75".
Johnny Johnson "Spirit of Denali", "First Light" & "Autumn Passage" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "Spirit of Denali", is dated circa 1985 and numbered 853/950. Johnson described the scene: "After being out of print for over a decade, I have decided to release the remaining two hundred numbers of "Spirit of Denali". Taken with my 300mm lens near Thorofare Pass, I have always loved the power, color and sheer scale of this once-in-a-lifetime shot. The bull caribou is at about 4,000 feet in elevation approximately twenty miles from Mt. McKinley and almost 16,000 feet lower than the north peak (19,470). The south peak (true summit 20,320') is obscured by storm clouds. Climbers follow the Muldrow glacier (lower right) up Karstens Ridge (left of Great Harper glacier & icefall) to the summit. The temperature difference between the mountain's peak and this caribou could top 100 Fahrenheit." The second work, "First Light", is dated circa 1995 and numbered 809/950. Johnson described the scene: "The first rays of morning light illuminate a bull caribou and the North face of Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park-Alaska. Up before dawn, I awaited sunrise at my favorite location above Wonder Lake near Ansel Adams Point. For over twenty years I have photographed Mt. McKinley. This mountain hardly ever disappoints me." The third work, "Autumn Passage", is dated circa 1993 and numbered 599/950. Johnson described the scene: "Four bull caribou migrate through the autumn tundra near Wonder Lake in Denali National Park. Fall comes early in Alaska. I composed this shot in late August when the tundra's miniature forest of dwarf birch and willow turns a brilliant red and yellow. Tucked up against a hillside - hidden from view - my wife and I sat quietly for the better part of an afternoon waiting for these four caribou to approach. Our patience was rewarded." All three are signed, dated, and numbered in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. The photographs are shrink-wrapped on board. The largest measures approximately 20.5" x 24.5".
Johnny Johnson "Spell of the Yukon" & "Midnight Dancer" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Two signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "Spell of the Yukon", is dated circa 2005 and numbered 34/950. The accompanying description reads: "I photographed this unique aurora in March near Denali National Park. I have never seen a similar display. White lights are considered the rarest of all the colors. In 1619, Galileo named the northern lights after the Roman goddess of morning-Aurora. Ancient peoples thought of them as flying dragons, sky dwellers or dances of the dead. Rising from forty to several hundred miles above the earth, the aurora borealis is just like neon lights. When electricity runs through certain gases, they glow in certain colors." The second work, "Midnight Dancer", is dated circa 1999 and numbered 11/950. The accompanying description reads: "The cold was intense the night I shot this photograph, the temperature hovered around -20 Fahrenheit. Dressed in warm arctic parkas my wife and I searched the starry sky for signs of the aurora borealis. Towards midnight a three-quarters moon rose casting eerie shadows over the snow-capped peaks of the Alaska Range. Suddenly a swirl of light began to glow directly above the summit of a nearby mountain. I quickly checked my cameras and began to photograph. The light show was so spectacular we forgot all about the cold." Both are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left corners in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. Also included are 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalogs and an Alaska address book. The photographs are matted and framed under glass. The larger measures approximately 32.5" x 23.5" overall.
Johnny Johnson "Spell of the Yukon", "Midnight Dancer" & "Night Goddess" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "Spell of the Yukon", is dated circa 2005 and numbered 85/950. Johnson described the scene: "I photographed this unique aurora in March near Denali National Park. I have never seen a similar display. White lights are considered the rarest of all the colors. In 1619, Galileo named the northern lights after the Roman goddess of morning-Aurora. Ancient peoples thought of them as flying dragons, sky dwellers or dances of the dead. Rising from forty to several hundred miles above the earth, the aurora borealis is just like neon lights. When electricity runs through certain gases, they glow in certain colors". The second work, "Midnight Dancer", is dated circa 1999 and numbered 103/950. Johnson described the scene: "The cold was intense the night I shot this photograph, the temperature hovered around -20 Fahrenheit. Dressed in warm arctic parkas my wife and I searched the starry sky for signs of the aurora borealis. Towards midnight a three-quarters moon rose casting eerie shadows over the snow-capped peaks of the Alaska Range. Suddenly a swirl of light began to glow directly above the summit of a nearby mountain. I quickly checked my cameras and began to photograph. The light show was so spectacular we forgot all about the cold." The third work, "Night Goddess", is dated circa 1995 and numbered 368/950. Johnson described the scene: "Curtains of light shimmer across a winter sky above Denali National Park Headquarters. An intense solar storm provided the energy for this brilliant display. Commonly referred to as northern lights, these moving bands of color extend from forty to several hundred miles high. They were named by Galileo in 1619 after the Roman goddess, Aurora. The way the northern lights works is a lot like a neon sign, except that in the aurora the conducting gas is in the ionosphere, instead of a glass tube, and the current travels along magnetic field lines instead of along copper tubes. Some people see a polar bear in the aurora's shape - do you see it?" All pieces are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left or right corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Ilfochrome or Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each one is shrink-wrapped on board, and "Spell of the Yukon" measures approximately 24" x 16".
Johnny Johnson "In Harm's Way", "In the Land of Giants" & "The Wild Bunch" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "In Harm's Way", is dated circa 2002 and numbered 424/950. Johnson described the scene: "Under a beautiful blue sky on a sunny June day I set up my camera along the Mikmik Creek to photograph brown bears fishing for red salmon. Late June is also the mating season for grizzly bears and I watched as a male made his advances towards a female grizzly. Just as the bear couple were getting romantic, out of the brush on the opposite bank came an enormous male grizzly. I thought there might be a confrontation so I focused my 600mm lens on the 'new' bear. Sure enough, the instant he spied the mating couple he charged them in a frightening burst of speed and power letting out a deafening roar. The mating bears split apart instantly and the male took off running for his life with the enormous 'new' grizzly in hot-pursuit. This huge carnivore was the scariest yet most magnificent bear I have ever seen in over twenty years of photographing Alaskan grizzlies. And I bet in the end he got the female!" The second work, "In the Land of Giants", is dated circa 2007 and numbered 25/950. Johnson described the scene: "Few sights are more memorable than a face-to-face encounter with a monster grizzly. Standing over eight feet tall, my 600mm lens only magnified the bear's power and my own sense of vulnerability and awe. Weighing in excess of a thousand pounds, these huge males keep to themselves and are rarely seen. Since I was downwind, the bear couldn't catch my scent and stood, nostrils flaring. I spoke to him in a calm tone. "Hey, big bear. Hey, big bear...... Hey, big bear". I kept talking as he dropped to all fours and slowly ambled away." The third work, "The Wild Bunch", is dated circa 2014 and numbered 182/950. Johnson described the scene: "In the world of momma grizzlies, bringing three youngsters into their second summer is a real success story. Now mom must teach her rowdy yearling triplets how to find food, how to cross a river, and where to dig a den. Of course, there is still time for fun. The triplets favorite game was 'king of the hill' using mom as the mountain-a real hoot to watch!" All three are signed, dated, and numbered in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. The photographs are shrink-wrapped on board. The largest measures approximately 24.5" x 20.5".
Johnny Johnson "Denali Greets the Dawn" Photograph
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
A signed and numbered photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The work, "Denali Greets the Dawn", is dated circa 2008 and numbered 229/950. The accompanying description reads: "Sometimes rising at 5:00a.m. pays off! At the South end of Wonder Lake are some low rolling hills that offer spectacular vistas of Mt. McKinley (20,320'). My wife, Peggy was first to spot the three caribou bulls. Hidden behind some willows, I took several pics before they caught our scent and moved away." The photograph is signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. Also included are 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalog, Johnny Johnson's 1996 Alaska Wildlife Calendar, and an artist's biography sheet. The artwork is matted and framed under glass and measures approximately 29" x 32.75" overall.
Johnny Johnson "Sacred Ground", "High on Denali" & "The Edge of Night" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). "Sacred Ground", c.2014, is numbered 272/950. The artist's description reads: "After months of cold and darkness, the icy grip of winter is but a distant memory. Fueled by the energy of eighteen hours of sunlight, new life explodes across the land. The cottongrass (arctic cotton) form a floral wreath around small kettle lakes-ancient relics of the last ice age-and twenty miles distant, the still ice covered mountains of Denali preside over the unfolding spectacle." "High on Denali", c.2007, is numbered 116/950. The artist's description reads: "An Alaskan bush pilot guides his DeHavilland Beaver over the Tokositna Glacier into the heart of Denali's Southeast face. Getting up-close and personal gives visitors a true appreciation of the immense proportions of Mt. McKinley and the difficulties climbers face in reaching it's summit." "The Edge of Night", c.2010, is numbered 209/950. The artist's description reads: "As 'keepers of the light', Mt. McKinley and her family of lesser peaks reflect the last rays of the setting sun in the pristine waters of Wonder Lake. Located at the end of the Denali National Park road, Wonder Lake at sunset is a magical place. Inky shadows envelope the lowlands, while Denali and her sister peaks take on a shade of melted pearl. The spreading silence is like a drumbeat-broken from time to time by the cry of a loon or the distant call of a wolf." All photographs are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left or right corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each photograph is shrink-wrapped on board, and "Sacred Ground" measures approximately 20" x 24".
Johnny Johnson "In the Land of Giants", "The Wild Bunch" & "In Harm's Way" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "In The Land Of Giants", is dated circa 2007 and numbered 34/950. It shows a large grizzly bear standing on its hind legs in a lush, vibrant green meadow. Johnson described the scene: "Few sights are more memorable than a face-to-face encounter with a monster grizzly. Standing over eight feet tall, my 600mm lens only magnified the bear's power and my own sense of vulnerability and awe. Weighing in excess of a thousand pounds, these huge males keep to themselves and are rarely seen. Since I was downwind, the bear couldn't catch my scent and stood, nostrils flaring. I spoke to him in a calm tone. "Hey, big bear. Hey, big bear...... Hey, big bear". I kept talking as he dropped to all fours and slowly ambled away." The second work, "The Wild Bunch", is dated circa 2014 and numbered 144/950. It shows a mother bear with her three young cubs standing together at the edge of a verdant forest. Johnson described the scene: "In the world of momma grizzlies, bringing three youngsters into their second summer is a real success story. Now mom must teach her rowdy yearling triplets how to find food, how to cross a river, and where to dig a den. Of course, there is still time for fun. The triplets favorite game was 'king of the hill' using mom as the mountain-a real hoot to watch!" The third work, "In Harm's Way", is dated circa 2002 and numbered 448/950. It shows a large grizzly bear running across a gravel stream bed. Johnson described the scene: "Under a beautiful blue sky on a sunny June day I set up my camera along the Mikmik Creek to photograph brown bears fishing for red salmon. Late June is also the mating season for grizzly bears and I watched as a male made his advances towards a female grizzly. Just as the bear couple were getting romantic, out of the brush on the opposite bank came an enormous male grizzly. I thought there might be a confrontation so I focused my 600mm lens on the 'new' bear. Sure enough, the instant he spied the mating couple he charged them in a frightening burst of speed and power letting out a deafening roar. The mating bears split apart instantly and the male took off running for his life with the enormous 'new' grizzly in hot-pursuit. This huge carnivore was the scariest yet most magnificent bear I have ever seen in over twenty years of photographing Alaskan grizzlies. And I bet in the end he got the female!" All pieces are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each one is shrink-wrapped on board, and the largest measures approximately 24.5" x 20.5".
Johnny Johnson "Snow Bunny" Photograph
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
A signed and numbered photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The work, "Snow Bunny", is dated circa 1991 and numbered 122/950. The accompanying description reads: "A snowshoe hare begins the color phase change from summer brown to winter white. I found this snowshoe hare in mid-October near Denali National Park. It was hiding behind a snow-covered log, feeding on willow branches. In this picture the bunny is munching away on a freshly snapped twig." The photograph is signed, dated, and numbered in the lower right corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. Also included are 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalogs, Johnny Johnson's 1991 Alaska Wildlife Calendar, an artist's biography sheet, and Natural History magazine. A few pages of the catalogs have become stuck together and cannot be pulled apart. The artwork is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 16.5" x 18.5" overall.
Johnny Johnson "Wilderness of Denali" Photograph
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
"Wilderness of Denali", c.1997, is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 508/1800. The accompanying artwork description leaflet reads: "It was a crisp frosty morning in late August when I found this female moose feeding serenely in the shallows of Wonder Lake. The tundra was ablaze with the colors of autumn and Mt. McKinley dominated the distant horizon. No other image in my collection captures the wild solitude of Denali National Park better than this one." The photograph is signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. The artwork is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 20.25" x 31.25" overall.
Johnny Johnson "Puffed Up" & "Spring Fever" Photographs with Catalogs & Calendar
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Two signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "Puffed Up", is dated circa 1992 and numbered 48/950. The accompanying description reads: "Perched above the Bering Sea on the side of a rock cliff, a horned puffin waits for it's mate to return. Horned puffins spend most of their life at sea, coming to land in summer to breed and nest. This puffin was nesting inside a natural crevice on St. Paul Island in the Pribilof Islands." The second work, "Spring Fever", is dated circa 1998 and numbered 12/450. The accompanying description reads: "Tufted puffins are one of two species of puffins found along Alaska's rugged coastline and offshore islands. The tufted puffin is easily distinguished by the long blonde plumes that hang behind the eyes. I found this pair on St. George Island in the Pribilof Islands." Both are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower right corners in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. Also included are 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson catalogs and Johnny Johnson's 1996 Alaska Engagement Calendar. The photographs are matted and framed under glass with discoloration visible at the corners; the larger measures approximately 19.75" x 16.5" overall.
Johnny Johnson "Top Gun" Photograph
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
A signed and numbered photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The work, "Top Gun", is dated circa 2005 and numbered 245/950. The accompanying description reads: "A picture of power, grace and speed, Alaska's top 'fly' fisherman snatches his prey from the tranquil waters of an unnamed bay. An Athabascan legend portrays bald eagles as the deliverers of people from famine. The myth goes that a prince who gave an eagle a salmon during time of plenty was repaid in the lean year that followed by grateful eagles who first dragged salmon, then sea lions and eventually a whale to shore in gratitude for the prince's kindness. The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America." The photograph is signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. It includes a 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited-Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalog and an artist's biography sheet. The artwork is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 28.25" x 32" overall.
Johnny Johnson "Spell of the Yukon", "Midnight Dancer" & "Night Goddess" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "Spell of the Yukon", is dated circa 2005 and numbered 75/950. Johnson described the scene: "I photographed this unique aurora in March near Denali National Park. I have never seen a similar display. White lights are considered the rarest of all the colors. In 1619, Galileo named the northern lights after the Roman goddess of morning-Aurora. Ancient peoples thought of them as flying dragons, sky dwellers or dances of the dead. Rising from forty to several hundred miles above the earth, the aurora borealis is just like neon lights. When electricity runs through certain gases, they glow in certain colors". The second work, "Midnight Dancer", is dated circa 1999 and numbered 79/950. Johnson described the scene: "The cold was intense the night I shot this photograph, the temperature hovered around -20 Fahrenheit. Dressed in warm arctic parkas my wife and I searched the starry sky for signs of the aurora borealis. Towards midnight a three-quarters moon rose casting eerie shadows over the snow-capped peaks of the Alaska Range. Suddenly a swirl of light began to glow directly above the summit of a nearby mountain. I quickly checked my cameras and began to photograph. The light show was so spectacular we forgot all about the cold." The third work, "Night Goddess", is dated circa 1995 and numbered 383/950. Johnson described the scene: "Curtains of light shimmer across a winter sky above Denali National Park Headquarters. An intense solar storm provided the energy for this brilliant display. Commonly referred to as northern lights, these moving bands of color extend from forty to several hundred miles high. They were named by Galileo in 1619 after the Roman goddess, Aurora. The way the northern lights works is a lot like a neon sign, except that in the aurora the conducting gas is in the ionosphere, instead of a glass tube, and the current travels along magnetic field lines instead of along copper tubes. Some people see a polar bear in the aurora's shape - do you see it?" All pieces are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left or right corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Ilfochrome or Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each one is shrink-wrapped on board, and "Spell of the Yukon" measures approximately 24" x 16".
Johnny Johnson "In the Land of Giants" & "Sudden Encounter" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Two signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). "In the Land of Giants", c.1991, is numbered 12/1800. The artist's description reads: “Few sights are more memorable than a face-to-face encounter with a monster grizzly. Standing over eight feet tall, my 600mm lens only magnified the bear's power and my own sense of vulnerability and awe. Weighing in excess of a thousand pounds, these huge males keep to themselves and are rarely seen. Since I was downwind, the bear couldn't catch my scent and stood, nostrils flaring. I spoke to him in a calm tone. "Hey, big bear. Hey, big bear...... Hey, big bear". I kept talking as he dropped to all fours and slowly ambled away.” "Sudden Encounter", c.2007, is numbered 13/950. The artist's description reads: "Grizzly bear female with two yearling cubs stand to look for other bears in McNeil River State Game Sanctuary-Alaska. Along the glacier-fed McNeil River on the western shore of Cook Inlet's Kamishak Bay, grizzly bears congregate in unusual numbers to feed on salmon. Feeding can be dangerous for the females with cubs as male grizzlies have been known to attack and kill young cubs. On this June day a mother grizzly was attempting to traverse the deep sedge grasses along Mikmik Creek where a lot of other bears were fishing. Anxious to locate the other bears, she often stood to get a better view. Once to my great pleasure, the cubs imitated their mother and stood beside her." Artwork description leaflets are included. Both are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left corners in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. Also included are Johnny Johnson's 1992 and 2011 Alaska Wildlife Calendars. The photographs are matted and framed under glass. The larger photograph measures approximately 33" x 28.5" overall.
Johnny Johnson "In the Land of Giants", "The Wild Bunch" & "In Harm's Way" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "In The Land Of Giants", is dated circa 2007 and numbered 46/950. It shows a large grizzly bear standing on its hind legs in a lush, vibrant green meadow. Johnson described the scene: "Few sights are more memorable than a face-to-face encounter with a monster grizzly. Standing over eight feet tall, my 600mm lens only magnified the bear's power and my own sense of vulnerability and awe. Weighing in excess of a thousand pounds, these huge males keep to themselves and are rarely seen. Since I was downwind, the bear couldn't catch my scent and stood, nostrils flaring. I spoke to him in a calm tone. "Hey, big bear. Hey, big bear...... Hey, big bear". I kept talking as he dropped to all fours and slowly ambled away." The second work, "The Wild Bunch", is dated circa 2014 and numbered 53/950. It shows a mother bear with her three young cubs standing together at the edge of a verdant forest. Johnson described the scene: "In the world of momma grizzlies, bringing three youngsters into their second summer is a real success story. Now mom must teach her rowdy yearling triplets how to find food, how to cross a river, and where to dig a den. Of course, there is still time for fun. The triplets favorite game was 'king of the hill' using mom as the mountain-a real hoot to watch!" The third work, "In Harm's Way", is dated circa 2002 and numbered 397/950. It shows a large grizzly bear running across a gravel stream bed. Johnson described the scene: "Under a beautiful blue sky on a sunny June day I set up my camera along the Mikmik Creek to photograph brown bears fishing for red salmon. Late June is also the mating season for grizzly bears and I watched as a male made his advances towards a female grizzly. Just as the bear couple were getting romantic, out of the brush on the opposite bank came an enormous male grizzly. I thought there might be a confrontation so I focused my 600mm lens on the 'new' bear. Sure enough, the instant he spied the mating couple he charged them in a frightening burst of speed and power letting out a deafening roar. The mating bears split apart instantly and the male took off running for his life with the enormous 'new' grizzly in hot-pursuit. This huge carnivore was the scariest yet most magnificent bear I have ever seen in over twenty years of photographing Alaskan grizzlies. And I bet in the end he got the female!" All pieces are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each one is shrink-wrapped on board, and the largest measures approximately 24.5" x 20.5".
Johnny Johnson "Romancing the Dawn", "The Wild Bunch" & "Toklat" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). "Romancing the Dawn", c.2011, is numbered 28/950. The artist's description reads: “As I pulled up to Denali National Park Headquarters in the pre-dawn chill of mid-September, I saw my friend Gary eagerly awaiting me. "it's a perfect morning," he exclaimed excitedly. Gary was Denali Park's Chief Ranger and an avid amateur photographer. The mating season for moose had just started and the associated interaction often provided excellent opportunities to photograph moose behavior. It wasn't long before we spotted a large bull moose defending a harem of more than a dozen females. Wasting no time, we grabbed our cameras and bushwhacked thru the brush three-quarters of a mile. We set up our tripods just as the morning light turned the bull's enormous antlers into beacons of gold. To our delight, a young female approached the bull and they began to nuzzle. Minutes later, it was over and they were gone. "Did you get that?" Gary asked in a whisper. "Absolutely" I said, "it just doesn't get any better than that!"” "The Wild Bunch", c.2014, is numbered 56/950. The artist's description reads: "In the world of momma grizzlies, bringing three youngsters into their second summer is a real success story. Now mom must teach her rowdy yearling triplets how to find food, how to cross a river, and where to dig a den. Of course, there is still time for fun. The triplets favorite game was 'king of the hill' using mom as the mountain-a real hoot to watch!" "Toklat", c.1999, is numbered 62/950. The artist's description reads: "Photo opportunities with wild wolves are extremely rare as they are wary of humans. Imagine my delight when I saw this magnificent wolf perfectly posed in a patch of autumn colored tundra. I held my breath, focused and shot two frames - then he was gone! I listened to the distant roar of the Toklat River as the image etched itself into my memory forever." All photographs are signed, dated, and numbered in the lower left corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss and Ilfochrome paper. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each is shrink-wrapped on board, and "Romancing the Dawn" measures approximately 18" x 25".
Johnny Johnson "In the Land of Giants", "First Light" & "Courage" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed and numbered photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). The first work, "In the Land of Giants", is dated circa 2007 and numbered 65/950. Johnson described the scene: "Few sights are more memorable than a face-to-face encounter with a monster grizzly. Standing over eight feet tall, my 600mm lens only magnified the bear's power and my own sense of vulnerability and awe. Weighing in excess of a thousand pounds, these huge males keep to themselves and are rarely seen. Since I was downwind, the bear couldn't catch my scent and stood, nostrils flaring. I spoke to him in a calm tone. "Hey, big bear. Hey, big bear...... Hey, big bear". I kept talking as he dropped to all fours and slowly ambled away." The second work, "First Light", is dated circa 1995 and numbered 790/950. Johnson described the scene: "The first rays of morning light illuminate a bull caribou and the North face of Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park-Alaska. Up before dawn, I awaited sunrise at my favorite location above Wonder Lake near Ansel Adams Point. For over twenty years I have photographed Mt. McKinley. This mountain hardly ever disappoints me." The third work, "Courage", is dated circa 1997 and numbered 156/950. Johnson described the scene: "The strength and tenacity of the Eskimo sled-dog is legendary. These dogs played a crucial role in helping early man inhabit the arctic. They were high valued not only as pack animals but for their hunting ability and their courage. The polar bear in this photo encountered that legendary bravery the day it tried to steal food from a dog yard near a remote arctic village. The stand off between the polar bear and sled-dog happened quickly and ended without injury. The bear was unwilling to risk a wound and left the area." All three are signed, dated, and numbered in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. The photographs are shrink-wrapped on board. The largest measures approximately 24.5" x 20.5".
Johnny Johnson "River Dance", "Courage" & "Polar Dawn" Photographs
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
Three signed photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). The group includes two numbered prints and one Artist's Proof. "River Dance", c.2015, is numbered 53/950. The artist's description reads: "As the sun set, I knew it was time to get off the river, but it was just too beautiful—too exciting. I decided to stay a little longer and was rewarded when an adult grizzly emerged from the crimson current with his prize— a large sockeye (red) salmon. It seems the gulls are always present hoping for scraps." "Courage", c.1997, is numbered 172/950. The artist's description reads: "The strength and tenacity of the Eskimo sled-dog is legendary. These dogs played a crucial role in helping early man inhabit the arctic. They were high valued not only as pack animals but for their hunting ability and their courage. The polar bear in this photo encountered that legendary bravery the day it tried to steal food from a dog yard near a remote arctic village. The stand off between the polar bear and sled-dog happened quickly and ended without injury. The bear was unwilling to risk a wound and left the area." "Polar Dawn", c.2004, is an Artist's Proof. A mother polar bear and her spring cubs reflect the pink light of sunrise on the frozen plains of Cape Churchill near Canada's Hudson Bay. All eyes are alert to the new day. All three photographs are signed and dated in the lower left corner in gold leaf ink. "River Dance" and "Courage" have Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss information sheets, while "Polar Dawn" has a Cibachrome/Ilfochrome sheet. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each photograph is shrink-wrapped on board, and the largest print measures approximately 17" x 24.5".

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