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Rare Original Frederic Remington "The Rattlesnake" Cast #65 Roman Bronze Works Sculpture Circa 1918! The bronze sculpture was one of Remington's most popular, after The Broncho Buster, and it has been described as Remington's own favorite sculpture.

Frederic Sackrider Remington (1861 - 1909) "The Rattlesnake" Bronze Sculpture. Inscribed Copyright by Frederic Remington with the ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y. foundry mark and numbered 65 beneath the base. 'The Rattlesnake' was first copyrighted in 1905 and then re-worked by the artist three years later in a larger version. Peter Hassrick has written: "The Rattlesnake (sometimes referred to as The Snake in the Path) is Remington's most graceful, sculptural rendition of the bucking horse in motion. The powerful thrust of the frightened horse and the desperate counterbalancing of the rider are expressed with a vigorous sweep and flow that make this bronze both eloquent and powerful. All movement and attention focus on a central point. All lines within the swirling configuration are directed toward one thing, the inconspicuous but deadly rattler in the foreground" (Frederic Remington: Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture in the Amon Carter Museum and The Sid W. Richardson Foundation Collections, 1973, p. 200).

Michael Greenbaum notes that "the rearing bronc and rider, posed masterfully in a spiraling sweep of motion, became one of Remington's most popular works. The artist's 'marvelous knowledge of anatomy, action and expression' were strikingly infused in the bronze's unfolding drama. Shortly after it was completed, Collier's further called it 'the work of a master's hand.'" (Icons of the West: Frederic Remington's Sculpture, Ogdensburg, New York, 1996, p. 123).

Only a few Original Roman Bronze Works Sculptures have come to auction in the past 5 years and several have realized auction prices exceeding $200,000! Original Remington sculptures can be seen in renowned museums and private collections including: Remington Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Museum of Modern Art, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Artist: Frederic Sackrider Remington Title: "Rattlesnake" Medium: Bronze Circa/Year: 1918 Signature Type: Signed Remington, Roman Bronze Works Signature Location: On base Original Cast No. 65 stamped underneath Keywords: Native American, Western, Indian Artwork, Art, Bronze, Carved, Carving, Sculpture, Statue, ArtSculpture; Ref: BD1655

    Provenance:
  • Includes Letter of Authentication from Mongerson Gallery, The original Roman Bronze Works inventory listing paperwork states that #65 was was sold on May 31st, 1918 (photos show Roman Bronze Works original inventory paper with #65 located on the right column in the very first line under "Bal Fwd from page 171" in red ink). American Art Galleries, New York, purchased February 25, 1929. Private Collection. Doyle, New York, 21 May 2003. Private Collection, Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Dimensions:
  • 23.875"x17.5"x11"
  • Artist Name:
  • Frederic Sackrider Remington, Roman Bronze Works
  • Literature:
  • This sculpture includes a Letter of Authentication dated March 10, 2022 from Tyler Mongerson President of Mongerson Gallery in Chicago Illinois. Mongerson Gallery specializes in early and modern American paintings and sculptures with an emphasis on Westward Expansion. Tyler Mongerson is a highly recognized and credentialed appraiser having done work for The Frederic Remington Museum as well as Thomas Gilcrease Museum, The National Cowboy Hall of Fame, The Rockwell Museum.
  • Medium:
  • Bronze
  • Circa:
  • 1918
  • Condition:
  • This bronze is in great condition. Note the snake's head has what appears to be a crack or nick at the neck however it appears the crack does not go through. The patina is rubbed on the foreleg of the horse. Additional wooden base is included and it bares a tag on reverse from Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Ltd. Stamford, CT. Please see photos for details.

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