July 14 & 15, 2020 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/15/2020
This piece depicts a cowboy breaking in a newly saddled horse that is bucking in resistance. One of Remington's more popular sculptures, this piece has great movement and detail. Original plaster sculpture. This sculpture was cast approximately 50 times. Early 20th century. Marked: "Copyright by Frederick Remington". A rare opportunity to own an original Remington sculpture. Losses, cracks and repairs.
Provenance: Guernsey's Auction: "The Roman Bronze Works Collection" September 17, 1988, Lot 210.
A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Mount America Foundation. Mount America Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization that serves Veterans, Active Duty and National Guard/Reserve Service Members, First Responders, their families, and the families of those who paid the ultimate price. Through our efforts and partnerships with other organizations, we develop and provide programs that help reconcile the physical and emotional effects of combat to foster hope, understanding, and success. Leveraging the values and discipline of military service, the Mount America Foundation develops young people as American citizens of character. Our programs and partnerships create challenges to develop teamwork and leadership skills creating experiences that teach respect, responsibility and good citizenship.
Item Dimensions: 23" x 16" x 14".
Artist
FREDERIC REMINGTON (AMERICAN 1861-1909)
Signature
Signed "FREDERIC REMINGTON"
Work Size
23" x 15" x 8.25"
Condition
Losses, cracks and repairs.