Bronze Statues

One of the most famous artists of bronze statues is Frederic Remington. Remington was born in 1861, in Caton, New York. His family was in the publishing business, and his father was an officer in the Union army. Frederic was sent to military schools. His father thought it would give him some direction in his life. Frederic was unsuccessful in the military, and did not care for office work. He did study art at Yale University, but left after 3 semesters to be with his father. His father died shortly thereafter. Frederic then headed west after receiving an inheritance from his father.

Remington started his career as an illustrator after an illustration of western life was sent to Harper's and accepted. He painted, and continued his illustrating as well as writings and sculptures of his life on the western frontier. He married Eva Caten, who lived In New York City. During this time in his life, he concentrated on his sculpting. He created 22 bronze statues prior to his death. Remington's work was copied soon after each work was created.

Remington’s works demonstrate his keen interest in cowboys and the west. He began creating his bronze statues in 1895. He used the lost wax method to create his bronze statues.
Some of Remington's most famous sculptures were - Bronco Buster created in 1896. The Wounded Bunkie, also created in 1896. The Wicked Pony - in 1898, and the well know Cheyenne created in 1901.

Remington Sculptures, fake or real, are in high demand. The problem is determining if the sculpture is a reproduction or an original though the chances of obtaining an original Remington are slim to none.

Think you can afford an original Remington Bronze statue? In 2008 his "Wounded Bunkie" sold for 5.6 million dollars, at Sotheby's New York

Though Frederic Remington only created 22 Bronze Statues, his art will live on for centuries to come.