Fred Darge ( 1900 - 1979 ) was an American painter. Fred Darge s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5175 USD for ON GUARD, ARROYO HONDO, NEW MEXICO and ROUND UP - SIERRA BLANCO MTS WEST TEXAS in 2005 to 59375 USD for Old Pedro the Goat Herder in 2015 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.