Item Id: Smith-Clarkson03
Case Name: Smith, Robert E & Deanna Clarkson-Smith
Case Number: 17 09921
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Starting Minimum Bid: $4,400
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Description: Estate’s interest in one (1) large bronze sculpture by artist Dave McGary. The sculpture is signed, numbered with a title identified on tag and integral base. It is numbered ‘3’ of an original issue of 50, but inscription is illegible. The sculpture is entitled ‘Bear Tracks’. The subject is a Native American warrior in bearskin robe, tooth and horn headdress, red waistcoat and leather breeches, holding a feathered spear in one hand and edge of robe up with the other. The Bronze is 33’ high x 26” wide x 15” deep on wood octagonal base. The base measures 9” x 19” x 15” and is further elevated. Property is on a covered terrace or patio, partially exposed to elements; subject had a broken spear, seen on right side of figure that was repaired by a World Class art foundry and fabricator Bolinger Atelier in Tempe, AZ.
“Amazing,” “astounding,” and “unbelievable detail,” are some of the most frequent first words heard when people view renown artist Dave McGary’s bronze sculptures of Native Americans. The works are masterpieces of anatomical and historic accuracy. They are also based upon real persons of American history. They are collected by individuals, corporations and institutions on a worldwide basis.
Dave McGary was raised on a cattle ranch in Wyoming. He is now almost 52 years of age. His art career began early in life. At 12, he sculpted in clay. At 16, he received a scholarship to spend a year in Italy studying the human form and the art of bronze casting. Shortly after his return to the U.S., Dave began working at a Santa Fe foundry, and began a friendship with a Sioux artist that contributed significantly to Dave’s interest in sculpting the American Indian. Subsequently, Dave was adopted into the Ogala Sioux tribe and given the name Wambalee Tanka, “Big Eagle.” But his adopted family on the reservation are more likely to refer to him as “Big Red Ears” because of his predilection for soaking up tales of their ancestors. A McGary bronze is a unique combination of pure American West and classic Renaissance art form of Italy.
Each work contains many elements of historical authenticity, emotion, artistic skill and bronze casting technology. This special combination has been recognized through the placement of works at a wide variety of governmental and corporate locations. Each year, Dave receives numerous requests to execute commissions — most of which he must turn down due to his schedule and family life (he, his wife Molly and their child divide time between homes in New Mexico and Arizona).
Among the permanent public installations is one that may be seen in Santa Fe’s Grant Park. The 14-foot-high work depicts Don Pedro de Peralta and his surveyor as they lay out early Santa Fe. The artist has also been exhibited in a One-man Show at the Russell Senate Rotunda in Washington D.C.
Location Info: The painting is located in Phoenix, Arizona, US (85201) and will be shipped to the buyer at buyer’s expense.
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