New York – Diana, a 1921 bronze, brown verdigris patina statue, by renowned American sculptor, Paul Howard Manship (1885-1966), performed above estimate when it sold for $914,900 at Bonhams American Art sale on April 30. A tour de force sculpture within Manship's oeuvre, Diana, bridges modernism and archaic design, showcasing the preeminent twentieth century sculptor's unique blend of classical mythology and innovative techniques, making it one of his most accomplished works. Manship's 1914 Indian and Pronghorn Antelope, also preformed above estimate during the sale, achieving $794,250.

The other top lot in the sale was Mountain Meadows, 1929, by Frank Tenney Johnson (1874-1939), which achieved $914,900. Painted the same year he was elected an Associate National Academician; this seminal work was featured in a 1930 one-man exhibition and contributed to Johnson's full Academy membership. With its institutional provenance and National Academy exhibition history, Mountain Meadows is a celebration of the Frontier, securing Western Art's place within American Art.

Overall, the seminal spring sale for the department achieved a total of $6,587,576.

"We are pleased with the results of our April sale, especially with what we achieved for our clients. The market for American sculpture by artists like Paul Howard Manship and James Earle Fraser is remarkably strong, and there is a noticeably enduring appetite for Western art from bidders coast to coast," commented Aaron Anderson, Specialist, Head of Sale, American Art. "We also saw robust bidding for masterpiece-quality works of American modernism by artists like Marsden Hartley and Arthur Dove, further underscoring the continued vitality and interest within the market. We are excited about the continued growth in these areas and look forward to showcasing more exceptional works in future sales."

Additional highlights of the sale included:

• The End of the Trail, 1918, by James Earle Fraser (1876-1953), sold above estimate for $749,800.

• "Who's afraid of his guns?" shouted McFarlane. "He daren't shoot in a square fight!" (Colts 45), 1912, by Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945), doubled its estimate, achieving $572,000.

• Hot Springs of Gardiners River, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Territory, 1872, by Thomas Moran (1837-1926), performed above estimate and sold for $533,900.

• Petunias, 1928-30, by Victor Higgins (1884-1949), sold for $318,000.

• Camellias in a Vase, 1917-18, by Marsden Hartley (1877-1943), doubled its estimate and sold for $267,200.