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Johnny Johnson Nov 3

Johnny Johnson "Sacred Ground" Photograph
Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

  •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
  •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
    "Sacred Ground", c.2014, is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 190/950. The accompanying artwork description leaflet 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." 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 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 17" x 20" overall.

    Johnny Johnson Nov 3

    Johnny Johnson "Lamb Chop" Photograph
    Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

    •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
    •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
      "Lamb Chop" is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 13/950 and bearing a ©2012 inscription. The accompanying artwork description leaflet reads: "A dall sheep lamb practices balance by climbing on mom. This playful behavior prepares the lamb for it's future life on the cliffs. Taken on Igloo Mountain with a 400mm lens in Denali National Park in June." 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 a 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalog, printouts, one framed, of assorted Johnson artworks including the "Children's Choice" series, Johnny Johnson's 2012 Alaska Wildlife Calendar and a Natural History magazine. The photograph is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 17.75" x 20.75" overall.

      Johnny Johnson Nov 3

      Johnny Johnson "Denali Greets the Dawn" Photograph
      Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

      •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
      •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
        "Denali Greets the Dawn", c.2004, is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 119/950. The accompanying artwork description leaflet 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 an artist's biography sheet and a 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalog. The artwork is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 18.5" x 21.5" overall.

        Johnny Johnson Nov 3

        Johnny Johnson "Orca Whales" & Orcas Artist's Proof Photographs
        Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

        •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
        •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
          Two signed Artist's Proof photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). "Orca Whales", c.2004, shows a male and female orca surfacing beneath a distant mountain range. Their dorsal fins rise from the blue water below layers of forested slopes and snow-covered peaks. The second work, untitled and dated c.2004, shows a group of orcas breaking the surface of calm, deep blue water. Glossy black backs and white markings are reflected among the ripples around them. Both photographs are signed and dated in the lower left and right corners in gold leaf ink and printed on Ilfochrome. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each photograph is shrink-wrapped on board and measures approximately 16" x 20".

          Johnny Johnson Nov 3

          Johnny Johnson "Polar Bear at Sunset" & "Lone Polar Bear at Sunset" Artist's Proof Photographs
          Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

          •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
          •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
            Two signed Artist's Proof photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). The first work, "Polar Bear at Sunset" (©2004), shows a solitary polar bear crossing the frozen shore of Hudson Bay, Canada. Pink-orange evening light catches the bear's pale coat, while the ice around it has fallen into deep blue shadow. "Lone Polar Bear at Sunset" (©2004) shows the bear facing the wind on the frozen Hudson Bay shore in Canada. A brilliant orange sun hangs above its small, dark silhouette, surrounded by bands of violet ice and mist. Artist biographies and artwork information are included on the reverse. Both are signed, dated, and marked A/P in the lower left and right corners in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. They are shrink-wrapped on board. The largest photograph measures approximately 16.25" x 20.75" overall.

            Johnny Johnson Nov 3

            Johnny Johnson "Orca Whale Family" & "Orca Whale Pod" Artist's Proof Photographs
            Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

            •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
            •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
              Two signed Artist's Proof photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). "Orca Whale Family", c.2004, shows a mother orca and her calf surfacing in calm, glassy water. Their dorsal fins and glossy black backs rise above blue reflections, with the calf remaining close beside the larger whale. "Orca Whale Pod", c.2004, depicts a larger pod surfacing near shore beneath a steep, densely forested mountain. Small white patches and fins punctuate the dark water at the base of the rugged Alaskan coastline. Both photographs are signed and dated in the lower left corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Ilfochrome. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each photograph is shrink-wrapped on board, and "Orca Whale Pod" measures approximately 24.5" x 16.5".

              Johnny Johnson Nov 3

              Johnny Johnson "Lone Polar Bear at Sunset" & Salmon Artist's Proof Photographs
              Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

              •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
              •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                Two Artist's Proof wildlife photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). "Lone Polar Bear at Sunset", bearing a ©2004 inscription, captures a solitary bear facing the wind on the ice-covered shore of Hudson Bay, Canada. Its dark silhouette stands beneath a brilliant orange sun, the warmth of the sky giving way to deep purple across the snow and sea ice. The bear appears small against that immense expanse of ice and fading light, a striking glimpse of life in the harsh northern landscape. An artist biography and information about the work are attached to the reverse. The second, untitled photograph bears a ©1986 inscription and takes the viewer underwater among a school of spawning sockeye salmon. Fish crowd the emerald-tinted water at different depths, their dark red bodies and greenish heads a dramatic change from the bright silver of their ocean-going lives. These salmon have returned to freshwater to spawn near the end of their lives; after spawning, their bodies help return nutrients to the river ecosystem that will support another generation. Both examples are signed, dated and marked A/P in gold leaf ink in the lower left and right corners, and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. Each is shrink-wrapped on board for protection. The larger measures approximately 16.5" x 20.75" overall.

                Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                Johnny Johnson "Denali - Pearl of the North" Photograph
                Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                  "Denali - Pearl of the North", c.2004, is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 750/950. The accompanying artwork description leaflet reads: "It is nearly midnight and I've finished photographing. I sit alone and watch. The air is cool and it is very still. The "Great One" sleeps and the silence is like thunder. It explodes across the land as the mountain begins to glow a blend of lavender and pink, like melted pearl. I stare at the sleeping giant's reflection and remember another night -the night of my climb to the summit when six silhouettes began the final push from 18,400'. My reverie ends as the wake of a muskrat cracks the mirror of thought and the cry of a loon breaks the silence." 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 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 18" x 21" overall.

                  Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                  Johnny Johnson "Ancient Dreams" Photograph
                  Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                  •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                  •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                    "Ancient Dreams", c.2004, is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 171/950. The accompanying artwork description leaflet reads: "For thousands of years the polar bear has walked the Arctic ice in a mist of myth, legend and superstition. Mother bears are fiercely protective and devoted to their cubs. The twins in this image are sharing a tender moment with mom before resuming their never ending search for food." 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 is a 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalog. The artwork is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 27.5" x 31.75" overall.

                    Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                    Johnny Johnson "Burchell's Zebra" & African Wildlife Artist's Proof Photographs
                    Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                    •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                    •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                      Two Artist's Proof African wildlife photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947-2025). "Burchell's Zebra", bearing a ©2004 inscription, catches a young colt kicking up its heels among a seemingly unperturbed herd in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. The colt's lively pose stands out among the adults, their boldly striped coats bright against the green plain. More animals are scattered beyond them, carrying the eye across the open grassland toward the distant horizon. The second, untitled work also bears a ©2004 inscription and opens onto a sweeping Serengeti scene. Dozens of wildebeest graze across the plain as giraffes walk among them, their long necks and patterned coats rising well above their companions. Herds stretch into the distance beneath a broad sky, with a pale escarpment tracing the far edge of the landscape. Both examples have artist biographies on the reverse and are signed, dated and marked A/P in the lower left corners in gold leaf ink. They are printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper and shrink-wrapped on board for protection. The larger measures approximately 12.25" x 24.5" overall.

                      Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                      Johnny Johnson "Polar Dawn", "River Dance" & "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). "Polar Dawn", c.1996, is numbered 456/950. The artist's description reads: "On the frozen plains of Cape Churchill near Canada's Hudson Bay, a family of polar bears watch the dawn. The small cubs of the year rest snugly against their protective mother - all eyes alert to the new day." "River Dance", c.2015, is numbered 55/950. 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. During the three months I spent documenting life on a salmon stream for the National  Geographic, I learned a great deal about the importance of salmon to a healthy watershed.  Each day was an adventure, a new chapter in my understanding of our vanishing wild world." "Courage", c.1997, is numbered 170/950. 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." All 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 photograph measures approximately 20.5" x 24.5".

                        Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                        Johnny Johnson "Humpback Whale" & Orcas Artist's Proof Photographs
                        Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                        •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                        •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                          Two signed Artist's Proof photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). "Humpback Whale", c.2004, shows the animal surfacing and exhaling near a forested shoreline. A tall, pale plume rises against the dark trees, its reflection stretching downward into the quiet water. The second work, untitled and dated c.1993, depicts a group of orcas surfacing together in calm, deep blue water. Their black dorsal fins and bright white markings stand out among the reflected shapes and small waves. Both photographs are signed and dated in the lower left corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Ilfochrome. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each photograph is shrink-wrapped on board, and the photograph of orcas measures approximately 16.5" x 20.5".

                          Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                          Johnny Johnson "Polar Bear Walking on Ice" & "Polar Bear Mother w/ Twin Cubs" Artist's Proofs
                          Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                          •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                          •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                            Two signed Artist's Proof photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). "Polar Bear Walking on Ice", c.2004, depicts a polar bear walking against the wind along the frozen shore of Hudson Bay, Canada. Its pale, heavy coat stands out against the darker ice and water as it moves with its head lowered. "Polar Bear Mother w/ Twin Cubs", c.2004, shows a mother comforting her yearling cubs on the icy Hudson Bay shore. Their close bodies and lowered heads fill the foreground, with the broad, pale ice extending beyond them. Both are signed, dated, and marked A/P in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. The photographs are shrink-wrapped on board. The largest photograph measures approximately 20.5" x 24.5".

                            Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                            Johnny Johnson "Courage" Photograph
                            Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                            •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                            •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                              "Courage", c.1997, is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 26/950. It was released for the 25th anniversary of the Iditarod. The accompanying artwork description leaflet reads: "The strength and tenacity of the Eskimo sled-dog is legendary, but I had not personally observed this until the day I took this photograph. This dog was one of sixteen Eskimo sled-dogs in a dog-yard near a remote arctic village. The owner fed the dogs a daily meal of frozen salmon. Polar bears have an extraordinary sense of smell and this bear wandered in to the dog-yard intent on stealing a meal. He was able to snatch fish from a couple of the less experienced dogs but the dog in this photo stood his ground. He eventually nipped the polar bear in the face and backed him off. The polar bear meandered away and no dogs were injured." The photograph is signed, dated, and numbered in the lower right corner in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. An artist's biography is on the reverse. Also included are a 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson catalog and a 1991 issue of Alaska. The photograph is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 23.25" x 27.75" overall.

                              Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                              Johnny Johnson "The Wild Bunch" Photograph
                              Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                              •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                              •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                                "The Wild Bunch" is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 16/950 and bearing a ©2014 inscription. The accompanying artwork description leaflet 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!" 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 is a 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalog. The photograph is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 17.25" x 20.25" overall.

                                Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                                Johnny Johnson "Breach of Worlds" Photograph
                                Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                                •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                                •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                                  "Breach of Worlds", c.1994, is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 13/950. The accompanying artwork description leaflet reads: "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 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 a 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalog, a 1999 issue of Alaska Magazine, and Alaska Wildlife - A Photo Memory. The artwork is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 26" x 31.5" overall.

                                  Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                                  Johnny Johnson "Soul Mates" Photograph
                                  Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                                  •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                                  •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                                    "Soul Mates", c.2006, is a signed photograph by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025), numbered 15/950. The accompanying artwork description leaflet reads: "As this pair of trumpeter swans moved closer, I sat perfectly still along the waters edge. The lake's surface, a mirror of the fiery sunset above, rippled with a gold sheen as the swans glided into camera range. Trumpeter swans are the largest of seven swan species found worldwide. Weighing up to 35 lbs., once paired they remain together for life. Eighty percent of the trumpeter swan population nests in Alaska." 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 a 1997/98 The Art of Johnny Johnson Limited Edition Ilfochrome photographs catalog and a postcard with multiple Johnny Johnson images. The artwork is matted and framed under glass, measuring approximately 30.5" x 27.75" overall.

                                    Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                                    Johnny Johnson "Night Goddess" & Harp Seal Artist's Proof Photographs
                                    Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                                    •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                                    •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                                      Two signed Artist's Proof photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). "Night Goddess", c.2004, shows curtains of green aurora above a dark winter landscape in Denali National Park. The artist's description reads: "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, untitled photograph, c.1993, depicts a harp seal pup at sunset in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia. The pale pup lies on broken sea ice washed in pink and lavender light, its dark eye and muzzle turned toward the viewer. Both are signed, dated, and marked A/P in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. The photographs are shrink-wrapped on board. The larger photograph measures approximately 16.5" x 20.5".

                                      Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                                      Johnny Johnson "Polar Bear w/ Cubs" & Other Polar Bear Artist's Proof Photographs
                                      Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                                      •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                                      •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                                        Two signed Artist's Proof photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). The first work, untitled and dated c.2004, follows a polar bear family across a frozen landscape. A cub keeps close behind the adult as they make their way over ridges of broken, violet-blue ice. "Polar Bear w/ Cubs", c.2004, shows a mother protecting her yearling twin cubs on the frozen shore of Hudson Bay, Canada. The cubs press close against her body among the snow and dry stalks, their pale faces turned toward the viewer. Both are signed, dated, and marked A/P in gold leaf ink and printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. The photographs are shrink-wrapped on board. The largest photograph measures approximately 17" x 24".

                                        Johnny Johnson Nov 3

                                        Johnny Johnson "Humpback Whale" & "Killer Whale" Artist's Proof Photographs
                                        Auction: The Johnny Johnson Estate Auction

                                        •   Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Start)
                                        •   Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (End)
                                          Two signed Artist's Proof photographs by Alaska wildlife photographer Johnny Johnson (1947–2025). "Humpback Whale", c.2004, captures a whale breaching in front of an evergreen-lined shore. The great dark body rises from a burst of white spray, with its pale flipper visible above the water. "Killer (Orca) Whale", c.1993, shows a single orca surfacing in the calm waters of Glacier Bay. The tall black dorsal fin and white markings stand out against the dark water and their own reflected shapes. Both photographs are signed and dated in the lower left and right corners in gold leaf ink and printed on Ilfochrome. A care guide and artist's biography are included on the reverse. Each photograph is shrink-wrapped on board, and the humpback whale print measures approximately 20.5" x 24.5".

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