Howard Terpning ( 1927 - ) is an American painter. Howard Terpning s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 3937 USD for Hunter taking aim at rabbit, dog ready to retrieve in 2004 to a remarkable record 1496000 USD for Major North and the Pawnee Battalion in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.