Bronze Sculpture, Copy of Charles M. Russell, "Changing Outfits"

Estimate: $850-$1025

Description: Large bronze sculpture, a copy of an original by Charles M. Russell titled "Changing Outfits." Two Cow-hands lead their pack horse along a rocky path enroute to a job at a distant cattle spread. The bronze is a good replica of the original which can be seen at the Cody Museum in Cody, Wyoming. The bronze is mounted to a very heavy black marple plinthe or base.

Dimensions: 31" L x 5" W x 11.5" H, with marble base it is 33" L x 7" W x 13" H, Weighs 72 lbs.

Condition:  Very Good. No damage noted.

Bio: Charles Marion Russell (b.1864, d.1926) was many things: a consummate Westerner, historian, advocate of the Northern Plains Indians, cowboy, writer, outdoorsman, philosopher, environmentalist, conservationist, and not least, artist. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Russell dreamed of becoming a cowboy and living the exciting life of men on the range. In 1880, Russell went to central Montana a few days after his 16th birthday to try his hand as a cowpuncher. He worked as a cowboy and part-time artist for 11 years until 1893 when he decided to become a full-time artist. Russell created approximately 4,000 works of art during his lifetime. His art is first and foremost that of a storyteller, and it was informed by his remarkable ability to capture in paint, bronze, ink, and wax the personalities and events of his time and place. He was the first “Western” artist to live the majority of his life in the West. For this reason, Charlie knew his subject matter intimately, setting the standard for many Western artists to follow.