"Family Ties," 1986 Patinated bronze on wood base Signed and dated: Bill Nebeker / 1986; Further marked: CA [Cowboy Artists of America] / Thumb Butte Bronze Inc.; Titled to plaque Edition: 15/30 6" x 8.75" W x 5.125" D; Overall: 7.25" H x 10.25" W x 6.5" D Provenance: Acquired from the artist by present owner Private Collection Palm Springs, CA Notes: This lot is accompanied by a certificate of authentication and a letter from the artist. The Cowboy Artists of America is an exclusive organization of artists that was founded in 1965 by four prominent western artists, Joe Beeler, Charlie Dye, John Hampton and George Phippen.