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Blazing Paddles

The art scene of the American West, epitomized in the upcoming Coeur d’Alene auction in Reno, is a thriving world apart from the otherwise dominant coastal art scene. And that’s fine with them.

Art auction
Photo: Courtesy of Coeur D’Alene Art Auction
Julie Brener Davich
July 13, 2025

Since its founding 40 years ago, Coeur d’Alene has been a major player in the field of Western art, and its annual live auction weekend will take place in about two weeks at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno on July 25 and 26. The two-day event is essentially one long party for attendees, who spend Friday previewing the works and attending a cocktail reception, before an early lunch on Saturday at around 10:30 a.m. (which in New York is called breakfast), followed by the auction.