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Bronze Sculpture Western

"THE GUARDIAN" WESTERN BRONZE SCULPTURE

"THE GUARDIAN" WESTERN BRONZE SCULPTURE

Located in San Antonio, TX

Sculpture "The Guardian" Western John Bennett (Born 1952) John Bennett was designated Texas State Artist

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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Amazing Giant Western Bronze Elephant Sculpture
Amazing Giant Western Bronze Elephant Sculpture

Amazing Giant Western Bronze Elephant Sculpture

$24,000

H 47.25 in W 44 in D 15 in

Amazing Giant Western Bronze Elephant Sculpture

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Very unique and large bronze elephant sculpture. It is very skillfully done with a lot of nice

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Antique Early 1900s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"TAKING STOCK" WESTERN G. HARVEY SCULPTURE W/BOOK BRONZE 1986
"TAKING STOCK" WESTERN G. HARVEY SCULPTURE W/BOOK BRONZE 1986

"TAKING STOCK" WESTERN G. HARVEY SCULPTURE W/BOOK BRONZE 1986

By G. Harvey

Located in San Antonio, TX

Size: Overall size: 14" x 15" x 11.50" Medium: Bronze Sculpture Signed & Dated 1986 "Taking Stock

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1980s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Western Bronze Cowboy on Horse Sculpture, 20th Century
Western Bronze Cowboy on Horse Sculpture, 20th Century

Western Bronze Cowboy on Horse Sculpture, 20th Century

By Frederic Remington

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Western bronze cowboy on horse sculpture inspired by Frederic Remington. This bronze piece depicts

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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large American Western Bronze Sculpture By Stan Johnson
Large American Western Bronze Sculpture By Stan Johnson

Large American Western Bronze Sculpture By Stan Johnson

Located in Norwood, NJ

Large American western bronze "Ponca Eagle Boy," 1988 mounted on green marble base, by Stan Johnson

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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Indian Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, Western Style, 20th Century
Indian Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, Western Style, 20th Century

Indian Sculpture in Patinated Bronze, Western Style, 20th Century

By Frederic Remington

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Indian Sculpture in patinated bronze, western style, after Frederic Remington. This bronze

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20th Century American Modern Busts

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Bronze

Western Bronze Sculpture Depicting an Indian with Bow, 20th Century.
Western Bronze Sculpture Depicting an Indian with Bow, 20th Century.

Western Bronze Sculpture Depicting an Indian with Bow, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Western bronze sculpture depicting an Indian with bow. The figure shows an archer standing with the

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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

American Western Bronze Sculpture “Après la Danse" (1999), Dan Ostermiller
American Western Bronze Sculpture “Après la Danse" (1999), Dan Ostermiller

American Western Bronze Sculpture “Après la Danse" (1999), Dan Ostermiller

By Dan Ostermiller

Located in Shippensburg, PA

American sculptor celebrated for his mastery of representational bronze sculptures, particularly of animals

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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze, After C.M. Russell, Large Western Stagecoach, Patinated, 57"L Sculpture!
Bronze, After C.M. Russell, Large Western Stagecoach, Patinated, 57"L Sculpture!

Bronze, After C.M. Russell, Large Western Stagecoach, Patinated, 57"L Sculpture!

Located in Austin, TX

Absolutely Amazing Sculpture, Bronze, After C.M. Russell, Large Western Stagecoach, Patinated, 57"L

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21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Western Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Cowboy on a Rearing Horse, 20th Century.
Western Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Cowboy on a Rearing Horse, 20th Century.

Western Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Cowboy on a Rearing Horse, 20th Century.

By Frederic Remington

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Western bronze sculpture depicting a cowboy mastering a rearing horse, inspired by Frederic

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20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Western Bronze Titled "Deep Catch" by Herb Mignery
Western Bronze Titled "Deep Catch" by Herb Mignery

Western Bronze Titled "Deep Catch" by Herb Mignery

$29,750

H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 18.5 in

Western Bronze Titled "Deep Catch" by Herb Mignery

Located in Lambertville, NJ

some dust) Material: Bronze (sculpture) with wood base that swivels 360 degrees "Deep Catch" Bronze

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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Western Fighting Buffalo Inkwell Green Onyx Base
Bronze Western Fighting Buffalo Inkwell Green Onyx Base

Bronze Western Fighting Buffalo Inkwell Green Onyx Base

Located in Toledo, OH

Western inkwell features two cast highly detailed bonze fighting buffalos set on an oval green onyx

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20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare American Western Sculpture “Desert Rat” (1928) by J. Clinton Shepherd
Rare American Western Sculpture “Desert Rat” (1928) by J. Clinton Shepherd

Rare American Western Sculpture “Desert Rat” (1928) by J. Clinton Shepherd

By Gorham CO.

Located in Shippensburg, PA

addition to illustration, he pursued a career as a sculptor of western bronzes. The Great Depression

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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Duck Statue by Western Artist James Regimbal, 1986, #1/48
Bronze Duck Statue by Western Artist James Regimbal, 1986, #1/48

Bronze Duck Statue by Western Artist James Regimbal, 1986, #1/48

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pass on the true story of our American heritage through his bronze sculpture. According to James: “Only

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Roaring Bear by Wally Shoop “No Intruders” Western Wildlife Scculpture
Bronze Roaring Bear by Wally Shoop “No Intruders” Western Wildlife Scculpture

Bronze Roaring Bear by Wally Shoop “No Intruders” Western Wildlife Scculpture

Located in Norwood, NJ

nature and the almost spiritual qualities of animal life. The realistic bronze sculptures produced in his

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Late 20th Century American Native American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Signed Bronze Bust of a Japanese Gentleman in Western Attire Dated 1928
Signed Bronze Bust of a Japanese Gentleman in Western Attire Dated 1928

Signed Bronze Bust of a Japanese Gentleman in Western Attire Dated 1928

Located in New York, NY

Patinated bronze bust of a distinguished Japanese gentleman in western attire, 20 by 12 by 10

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Early 20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand
Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

The Odyssey Ahead

Brad RudeThe Odyssey Ahead, 2022

$46,000

H 40 in W 40 in D 12 in

The Odyssey Ahead

By Brad Rude

Located in Bozeman, MT

Cast Bronze Sculpture. Brad Rude, in the western tradition, is a storyteller. But he spins a

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2010s Impressionist Sculptures

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Bronze

Bob Parks "Horses Of The Desert" Western Bronze Oversize Vase Sculpture
Bob Parks "Horses Of The Desert" Western Bronze Oversize Vase Sculpture

Bob Parks "Horses Of The Desert" Western Bronze Oversize Vase Sculpture

Located in Southampton, NJ

years he sculpted over 230 different bronze sculptures, ranging in edition size of five to thirty-five

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Vases

Materials

Bronze

Speaks with Forked Tongue
Speaks with Forked Tongue

Speaks with Forked Tongue

By Gordon Phillips

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Speaks with a forked tongue" c. 1970, is a bronze sculpture by renown American

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Late 20th Century American Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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20th Century Bronze Western Sculpture “Butterfly Dance Pot” Signed Tom Knapp
20th Century Bronze Western Sculpture “Butterfly Dance Pot” Signed Tom Knapp

20th Century Bronze Western Sculpture “Butterfly Dance Pot” Signed Tom Knapp

By Tom Knapp

Located in South Newfane, VT

performing the ritual dance astride the lid. Cast of dark brown oiled bronze, this sculpture features a

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Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

“Spaniel with his Catch” American Western Bronze Sculpture by Alexander Proctor
“Spaniel with his Catch” American Western Bronze Sculpture by Alexander Proctor

“Spaniel with his Catch” American Western Bronze Sculpture by Alexander Proctor

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A sensitive circa 1894 sculpture of "Spaniel with his Catch", this model was cast by Roman Bronze

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Antique 19th Century North American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

“Mutual Surprise” '1907' American Western Bronze Sculpture by Edwin W. Deming
“Mutual Surprise” '1907' American Western Bronze Sculpture by Edwin W. Deming

“Mutual Surprise” '1907' American Western Bronze Sculpture by Edwin W. Deming

By Roman Bronze Works

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, acc. no. 08.69 Bronzes of the American West, Patricia Janis Broder, p

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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"COMANCHE SONG" SIZE: 22 X 18 X 10 BRONZE

"COMANCHE SONG" SIZE: 22 X 18 X 10 BRONZE

Located in San Antonio, TX

Statement Bronze sculpture, Western art, human and animal, horse art, equine art, equine sculpture, horse

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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"COMANCHE SPIRIT" SIZE: 22 X 18 X 10 BRONZE

"COMANCHE SPIRIT" SIZE: 22 X 18 X 10 BRONZE

Located in San Antonio, TX

Artist's Statement Bronze sculpture, Western art, human and animal, horse art, equine art, equine sculpture

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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"OHITIKA II" NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BRONZE 26 x 10 x 10

"OHITIKA II" NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BRONZE 26 x 10 x 10

Located in San Antonio, TX

and Artist's Statement Bronze sculpture, Western art, human and animal, horse art, equine art, equine

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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"TATANKA" BISON BUFFALO SIZE: 11 X 13 X 5 BRONZE 6/20

"TATANKA" BISON BUFFALO SIZE: 11 X 13 X 5 BRONZE 6/20

Located in San Antonio, TX

Drake Bio and Artist's Statement Bronze sculpture, Western art, human and animal, horse art, equine art

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2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"ROPIN THE WIND"  COWBOY WESTERN BRONZE.  1959
"ROPIN THE WIND"  COWBOY WESTERN BRONZE.  1959

"ROPIN THE WIND" COWBOY WESTERN BRONZE. 1959

By Harry Jackson

Located in San Antonio, TX

the Wayne family, is a six-ton, twenty-one foot high bronze statue of John Wayne for the Great Western

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1950s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture  "Forty Winks" Western Cowboy Texas by Jim Thomas
Bronze Sculpture  "Forty Winks" Western Cowboy Texas by Jim Thomas

Bronze Sculpture "Forty Winks" Western Cowboy Texas by Jim Thomas

By Jim Thomas

Located in Austin, TX

A western themed cast bronze sculpture on wooden base from sculptor Jim Thomas. This piece features

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Late 20th Century American Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Good Medicine" Bronze Sculpture of a Western Buffalo, circa 1973
"Good Medicine" Bronze Sculpture of a Western Buffalo, circa 1973

"Good Medicine" Bronze Sculpture of a Western Buffalo, circa 1973

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a limited edition bronze sculpture by Robert Cavanaugh entitled "Good Medicine". This is

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Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

A Curtis Jere Western Hemisphere Wall Sculpture
A Curtis Jere Western Hemisphere Wall Sculpture

A Curtis Jere Western Hemisphere Wall Sculpture

Located in North Miami, FL

Curtis Jere Western Hemisphere Wall Sculpture in brass and bronze.

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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

“Maternal Caress” Western Bronze Sculpture after Eli Harvey, American, 1860-1957
“Maternal Caress” Western Bronze Sculpture after Eli Harvey, American, 1860-1957

“Maternal Caress” Western Bronze Sculpture after Eli Harvey, American, 1860-1957

Located in Shippensburg, PA

American Art Association and won a bronze medal for sculpture at the Pan-American Exposition of 1901

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20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Western Breeze
Western Breeze

Neil CliffordWestern Breeze, 2015

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H 8 in W 33 in D 5 in

Western Breeze

By Neil Clifford

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Bronze kayak, created using the lost-wax sculpting method, mounted on granite - polished on one

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2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Western Bronze of Elk "Forces of Nature" by Ken Rowe
Western Bronze of Elk "Forces of Nature" by Ken Rowe

Western Bronze of Elk "Forces of Nature" by Ken Rowe

Located in Essex, MA

Depicting two Elk locking horns on a wood base. Purchased Jackson Wyoming gallery.

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Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century American Western Sculpture Desperado by, Austrian Carl Kauba
Early 20th Century American Western Sculpture Desperado by, Austrian Carl Kauba

Early 20th Century American Western Sculpture Desperado by, Austrian Carl Kauba

By Carl Kauba

Located in Englewood, NJ

An Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau cast bronze & marble sculpture "Desperado" by, Austrian

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

"Instinct" Bronze Sculpture by Mark Hopkins, 1998
"Instinct" Bronze Sculpture by Mark Hopkins, 1998

"Instinct" Bronze Sculpture by Mark Hopkins, 1998

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an original bronze Western wildlife sculpture by American artist Mark Hopkins. The

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1990s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Western Bronze Sculpture, Titled "Pack Horse Polka
Western Bronze Sculpture, Titled "Pack Horse Polka

Western Bronze Sculpture, Titled "Pack Horse Polka

Located in Pasadena, CA

Sculptor Ken Payne is famous for Western-themed bronzes depicting Native Americans, cowboys

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20th Century American Realist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

C.M. Russell Bronze Changing Outfits Western Horse Sculpture Statue
C.M. Russell Bronze Changing Outfits Western Horse Sculpture Statue

C.M. Russell Bronze Changing Outfits Western Horse Sculpture Statue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

C.M. Russell bronze "Changing Outfits" 32" Western Horse sculpture statue. Item features a

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Mid-20th Century Native American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Keith Christie Western Bronze Sculpture "Shortcut" Signed Horse Cowboy Artwork
Keith Christie Western Bronze Sculpture "Shortcut" Signed Horse Cowboy Artwork

Keith Christie Western Bronze Sculpture "Shortcut" Signed Horse Cowboy Artwork

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

American artist Keith Christie (1935 - 2017) bronze sculpture titled "Shortcut" original signed and

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Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bronze Sculpture Jim Thomas "Bettin' the Ranch" Western Cowboys Texas
Bronze Sculpture Jim Thomas "Bettin' the Ranch" Western Cowboys Texas

Bronze Sculpture Jim Thomas "Bettin' the Ranch" Western Cowboys Texas

By Jim Thomas

Located in Austin, TX

A western themed cast bronze sculpture by artist Jim Thomas. Two cowboys sit together playing a

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Late 20th Century American Other Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Tom Moss TEJAS Bull Longhorn Cow Bronze Bull Sculpture Western Cowboy Steer
Tom Moss TEJAS Bull Longhorn Cow Bronze Bull Sculpture Western Cowboy Steer

Tom Moss TEJAS Bull Longhorn Cow Bronze Bull Sculpture Western Cowboy Steer

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Tom Moss (American, b. 1936) 'TEJAS' Bronze Steer Bull on wooden base W 9 x D 4.5 x H 6 in Total

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1990s American Native American Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Bolter" After C.M. Russell Bronze Lost Wax Casting Statue Western Cowboy
"Bolter" After C.M. Russell Bronze Lost Wax Casting Statue Western Cowboy

"Bolter" After C.M. Russell Bronze Lost Wax Casting Statue Western Cowboy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bolter" after C.M. Russell bronze lost wax casting statue Western cowboy. Item features remarkably

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Late 20th Century Country Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Cowboy and Bronco Horse
Bronze Sculpture of Cowboy and Bronco Horse

Bronze Sculpture of Cowboy and Bronco Horse

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H 22.5 in W 20 in D 10 in

Bronze Sculpture of Cowboy and Bronco Horse

By Frederic Remington

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Bronze sculpture of The Wicked Pony, western cowboy by Frederic Remington on a oval marble base

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Frederic Remington Bronze Horseback Cowboy Outlaw Figurine Sculpture 9"
Frederic Remington Bronze Horseback Cowboy Outlaw Figurine Sculpture 9"

Frederic Remington Bronze Horseback Cowboy Outlaw Figurine Sculpture 9"

By Frederic Remington

Located in Dayton, OH

20th century bronze Western equestrian figurine / sculpture after "Outlaw" by Frederic Remington

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20th Century American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Ray Renfroe Sculptor, Limited Edition Sizeable Horse Racing Bronze
Ray Renfroe Sculptor, Limited Edition Sizeable Horse Racing Bronze

Ray Renfroe Sculptor, Limited Edition Sizeable Horse Racing Bronze

Located in Morristown, NJ

crowd. Renfroe's is known for bronze sculptures and paintings of western subject matter rendered with

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Late 20th Century American Sporting Art Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

A Large Jay Contway Original Sculpture “Saddle Bronc”
A Large Jay Contway Original Sculpture “Saddle Bronc”

A Large Jay Contway Original Sculpture “Saddle Bronc”

By Jay Contway

Located in Gallatin, TN

Wonderful Very Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture by Famed Western Sculpture Artist JAY CONTWAY (MT

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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$4,876

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Located in Potters Bar, GB

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A bronze sculpture western can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $625 and the highest can go for as much as $29,750.
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    Many artists are famous for bronze sculptures. Some well-known works include L’Homme Au Doigt by Alberto Giacometti, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, the Baldachin of San Pedro by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the Bronco Buster by Frederic Remington and David by Donatello. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
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    To tell if a bronze sculpture is real, start by scratching the dark coating on the metal called the patina. If the mark appears reddish-gold to yellow in color, you likely have an authentic bronze piece. Black or gray indicates a replica. When you strike a bronze statue, it should produce a ringing sound. A thud or knocking sound likely means the piece is another type of metal. Find a collection of expertly vetted bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    No one knows who produced the first bronze sculpture. The oldest known bronze statue, Dancing Girl, dates back to approximately 2500 BCE and was created in lost-wax casting by an unknown artist. It is said to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization in what is now Pakistan. Shop a selection of bronze sculptures from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    Nataraja is the most famous of the Chola bronze sculptures. These pieces depict the god Shiva dancing joyfully. Shiva was the deity believed to protect the Chola dynasty. As a result, many artisans produced works depicting the god. Shop a range of bronze sculptures on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, bronze sculptures may be worth something. The artist, age, size, subject matter and condition of sculptures all play a role in determining their value. Bronze pieces by well-known artists like Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși have sold for millions in the past. If a sculpture doesn't have much value based on its artistic merit, historical importance or other characteristics, the bronze metal itself may have value as scrap metal. For a valuation of a particular piece, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bronze sculptures.
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