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G. W. Lundeen Large Bronze "Promise of the Prairie"

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Solid bronze figure of a family titled "Promise of the Prairie" by George Wayne Lundeen. Artist Proof, Signed and dated on base. Mounted to oak base with brass nameplate. Accompanied with wood pedestal. Bronze only measures 34"H 16.5"W 11.5"D. With wood pedestal measures 65"H 24"W 18"D. George Wayne Lundeen: A native of Holdrege, Nebraska, Lundeen was a Fulbright-Hayes Scholar studying at the Academia de Belle Arte in Florence, Italy. He holds a masters in Fine Arts from the University of Illinois and a bachelor of arts from Hastings College in Nebraska. George Lundeen established his sculpting studio in Loveland, Colorado in the mid-1970s where he currently lives and works. He has been commissioned to sculpt portraits and interpretive works alike for universities, municipalities, foundations, and corporations. Mr. Lundeen is a member of the National Academy of Design and the National Sculpture Society. AWARDS & HONORS: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA 1999 Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters STATE OF NEBRASKA 1995 Distinguished Nebraskan by proclamation of the Governor of Nebraska LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA AND THE NEBRASKALAND FOUNDATION 1995 Pioneer Award NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY 1983 National Sculpture Society Prizewinner Exhibition, Bronze Medal. 1982 National Sculpture Silver Medal 1981 National Sculpture Bronze Medal ALLIED ARTISTS OF AMERICA 1991 Associate Members Award Joy of Music-Bass Player 1990 Helen Gapen Oehler Memorial Award: Hearts on a Swing 1987 Allied Artists Members & Associates Award Ben Franklin 1981 Pietro and Alfrieda Montana Memorial Award. Michelle NORTH AMERICAN SCULPTURE EXHIBITION 1986 John Cavenaugh Memorial Award 1983 Art Castings of Colorado Award: 1981 Rocky Mountain Sculpture Award 1980 North American Sculpture Award (Best of Show 1979 North American Sculpture Award (Best of Show AMERICAN INDIAN AND COWBOY ARTIST WESTERN ARTS EXHIBITION 1992 Artist of the West SOURCE: LundeenSculpture.
  • Creator:
    George Lundeen (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 65 in (165.1 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980's
  • Condition:
    Excellent original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Fulton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5539226461362
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