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LOT 3105
Majestic “The American Bull
Moose” Bronze by Robert
Farrington Elwell - This standing
upright moose is one of the most
majestic animals sculpted by
Robert Farrington Elwell (1874-
1962, American). Stood on all fours, posed as
if seeking food, water, or possibly a mate, this
recreation sports a massive rack and a shaggy
coat suited for an encroaching winter. If you
are looking for a moose for your collection,
the sculpture would rest proudly in your den.
Dimensions: 77 inches long x 55 inches deep x
76 inches high. Weight: 214 lbs.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with minimal
storage and handling marks.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3107
Themis, Goddess of Justice Bronze Signed Barrias - This
judicial bronze, fit for a courtroom, is signed Barrias (Louis-
Ernest Barrias, 1841-1905, French). Themis, goddess of justice,
stands blindfolded with her left hand holding the scales
of justice and her right clasped around a sword. One foot is
planted on the ground, and the other is pinning the head of
serpent that encircles her, all supported on a circular bronze
plinth. This great judicial bronze stands at 60 inches high and
29 by 24 inches wide.
Weight: 110 lbs.
CONDITION: Very fine
with some storage and
handling marks.
Estimate: 3,000 - 6,000
LOT 3104
Magnificent Wild Boar Bronze Signed P. J. Mêne - This great animalier study of
a wild boar in the forest was created by the great sculptor Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-
1871, French). His subject is shown as they appear in the natural wildlife of the
forest. The head is bowed as to appear he will be charging soon after predator,
man, or prey. His backside shows the detailed spindly hair of the boar’s coat. A
great wildlife sculpture, especially for Arkansas Razorback
fans. Dimensions: 30 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 32
inches high. Weight: 102 lbs.
CONDITION: Very fine with some storage
and handling marks.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3102
Desirable Charles M. Russell Signed “Stagecoach” Bronze Sculpture - An exceptional
sculpture of a team of six horses pulling a stagecoach, reminiscent of the classic 1939 motion
picture “Stagecoach” starring John Wayne, with a pair of drivers holding the reins of the galloping
horses. The coach is portrayed with baggage loaded on the roof, just coming down a small hill as
the front pair of horses rear up while the drivers reign them into shape. Fitted with a contrasted
marble base with “STAGECOACH” marked brass name tag, and “CM Russell” signed onto the
back of the stagecoach for famed American western artist Charles M. Russell (1864-1926), who
crafted more than 2,000 paintings set in the Western United States and Canada, as well as bronze
sculptures like this example. Dimensions: 51 inches
long x 10 inches wide x 21 inches high. The separate
rectangular marble plinth is not attached and
measures 54 inches x 12 inches. A true
western masterpiece.
CONDITION: Excellent overall
with minimal storage and
handling marks.
Estimate: 3,000 - 6,000
LOT 3101
Desirable Frederic Remington Copyright “The Bronco Buster” Bronze Sculpture - A
spectacular bronze sculpture of a seasoned cowboy holding his own as he battles
to break the will of his unruly bucking bronco. Marked “Copyright by/Frederic
Remington” on the lower front right portion of the bronze, which is mounted to a 3/4
inch tall edged green marble plinth contoured to the base. Frederic S. Remington (1861-1909)
was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer well regarded for his works depicting
the American Old West, and arguably the most successful and influential Western artist of the
late 19th to early 20th centuries. Approximate dimensions: 26 inches
long, 20 inches wide, and 31 inches tall. Weight: 156.5 pounds.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with good detail, minimal age marks, and
a few small minor handling marks on the plinth.
Provenance: The Brig & Louise Pemberton Collection.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 3103
Desirable Frederic Remington Marked
“The Wicked Pony” Bronze Sculpture - A
spectacular bronze sculpture depicting a
western cowboy losing his battle against an unruly bucking pony, dragging the
cowpoke through the dirt as he still tightly clutches the steed’s left ear. Marked
“Frederic Remington” on the rear portion of the base. Frederic S. Remington (1861-
1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer well regarded for
his works depicting the American Old West, and arguably the most successful and
influential western artist of the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Approximate
dimensions: 37 inches long, 15.5 inches wide, and 32 inches tall.
Weight: 136.1 pounds.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with good detail and minimal age marks.
Provenance: The Brig & Louise Pemberton Collection.
Estimate: 3,500 - 6,000
LOT 3106
Exceptional
Matching Pair of
Lions Atop the
World Bronzes by
Barye - Fantastic
matching pair of
lions sitting on top
of the world signed
by Barye (Antoine-
Louis Barye, 1795-
1875, French). It would be hard to find one of
these lions, but there are two of them matching
with the only difference being the tails of the lions
each pointing in different directions. The lions are
sitting upright on the top of the globes, and a lot
of the continents impressed into the sculpture
are visible. These are great pieces that would be
the envy of your driveway or entrance way.
These cast metal lions are great. Dimensions:
30 inches wide x 16 inches deep x 43 inches high.
Weight: 220 lbs. for the pair.
CONDITION: Very fine with light signs of storage/display wear.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,500
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