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After Frederic Remington (1861-1909) The Cheyenne

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
After Frederic Remington (1861-1909) The Cheyenne
Featured in this lot is this after Frederic Remington (1861-1909) The Cheyenne bronze sculpture. Frederic Sackrider Remington (October 4, 1861 – December 26, 1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in depictions of the American Old West. In 1901 Remington modeled this Cheyenne man racing on horseback, featuring a muscular rider and wearing a loincloth, he leans forward clutching a spear and a quirt. His mount is shown flying at a full gallop or "Burning the Air." This is a after Remington cast and would have been created post-mortem but is Signed on the bronze part of the base 'Frederic Remington.' The condition of this bronze sculpture shows a well preserved stature with a slight patina to the bronze but otherwise shows no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze is 21" x 15" x 8 1/4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 44lb 14oz.