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Frederic Remington
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Frederic Remington
- The Bronco Buster
- inscribed Copyrighted by Frederic Remington and Roman Bronze Works N-Y-; also numbered No 269 beneath the base
- bronze
- height: 22 1/4 inches (56.5 cm)
Provenance
Private collection, New York (possibly a gift from his father; sold: Sotheby's, New York, November 30, 2005, lot 211, illustrated)
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Literature
Bruce Wear, The Bronze World of Frederic Remington, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1966, p. 56, illustration of another example p. 57
Harold McCracken, The Frederic Remington Book: A Pictorial History of the West, Garden City, New York, 1966, p. 255, illustration of another example fig. 360
Patricia Janis Broder, Bronzes of the American West, New York, 1974, p. 24, illustrations of other examples pp. 25, 132, 148
Michael Edward Shapiro, Cast and Recast: The Sculpture of Frederic Remington, Washington, D.C., 1981, pp. 63-69, 98, illustrations of other examples pp. 65-67
Michael Edward Shapiro and Peter H. Hassrick, Frederic Remington: The Masterworks, New York, 1988, pp. 66, 186-187, 195, 206-207, 210- 211, 214, 223, illustrations of other examples pls. 47-49
Michael D. Greenbaum, Icons of the West: Frederic Remington's Sculpture, Ogdensburg, New York, 1996, pp. 51, 53-56, 58-60, 176, illustrations of other examples pp. 52-53, 57-64
Harold McCracken, The Frederic Remington Book: A Pictorial History of the West, Garden City, New York, 1966, p. 255, illustration of another example fig. 360
Patricia Janis Broder, Bronzes of the American West, New York, 1974, p. 24, illustrations of other examples pp. 25, 132, 148
Michael Edward Shapiro, Cast and Recast: The Sculpture of Frederic Remington, Washington, D.C., 1981, pp. 63-69, 98, illustrations of other examples pp. 65-67
Michael Edward Shapiro and Peter H. Hassrick, Frederic Remington: The Masterworks, New York, 1988, pp. 66, 186-187, 195, 206-207, 210- 211, 214, 223, illustrations of other examples pls. 47-49
Michael D. Greenbaum, Icons of the West: Frederic Remington's Sculpture, Ogdensburg, New York, 1996, pp. 51, 53-56, 58-60, 176, illustrations of other examples pp. 52-53, 57-64
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There is a spot of oxidation on the left saddle bag and a small area of oxidation on the reverse of the right chap. Two areas of oxidation and the original core pin are visible on the base. The rein and quirt have been somewhat straightened.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.