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LOT 174
Very Attractive, Massive, and High Quality Framed Print of “A Dash For Timber” by Frederic
Remington - Frederic Remington (1861-1909) is remembered as one of the most legendary artists to
depict the frontier American West of the 19th century, particularly cowboys, Native Americans, and the U.S.
Cavalry. In 1880, at the age of 19, Remington made his first trip west to Montana, seeing the wild frontier
in its last years before many would declare it “tamed”. In 1883, Remington moved to rural Kansas, trying
his hands at ranching, the hardware business, and owning a saloon, all of which failed. By the late 1880s,
his art began to pick up steam, with multiple magazines including “Harper’s Weekly” paying for his work
to be shown in their pages. Remington’s efforts were helped along by demand from the public to hear of
and see about the wilds of the frontier as it was quickly disappearing. To this day, Remington remains one
of the most influential artists to depict the American West, and his works remain highly collectible. This
piece, titled “A Dash For Timber”, like many of Remington’s works, depicts an action filled scene from the
American west, showing a group of eight mounted cowboys in a fleeing gun fight with a pursuing group
of Native American warriors. One of the cowboys in the group has been wounded and is being propped
up on his horse by one of his comrades. The date and publisher of this print are unknown, and it has a
reproduction of Frederic Remington’s signature in the bottom left. The original “A Dash For Timber” painting
by Remington is housed in the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Including the frame, the piece
measures approximately 36 x 52 inches. The frame has an attractive carved border of oak leaves and acorns,
and the print is professionally matted and covered with Plexiglas.
CONDITION: Excellent, with the print appearing near new with no noticeable wear or fading. The frame is
also excellent with only the slightest wear overall. This piece would make a fantastic addition to a collection
of 19th century American arms or frontier arms collection!
Provenance: The Brig & Louise Pemberton Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 173
Bronze Sculpture of “Coming Through The Rye” by Frederic Remington - One of the most famous
artists of the American West, Frederic Remington (1861-1909) was particularly famed for his depictions of
the cowboy, the native American and the cavalryman. Coming Through the Rye depicts a rambunctious
but well-ordered crew of four cowboys riding in tight formation at high speed, revolvers held high,
showing the artist’s talent for dynamic action. This bronze from an unknown date and company is
mounted on a hardwood plinth with a brass plaque on the front. It measures approximately 29 inches
deep, 31 inches wide, and 29 inches tall. Of the numerous recent bronzes writer has seen, this example is
of high quality and well represents this most famous Remington bronze!
CONDITION: The bronze is very fine with attractive patina and sharp details. The plinth shows some
scuffs and a crack on the left side.
Provenance: The Brig & Louise Pemberton Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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