Lot 158
John J. Scott (American, 1919-2016). "A Bugle for Wapiti" bronze, n.d. Inscribed with the artist's signature, title, and edition number 21/30 on the integral bronze base. Skillfully and meticulously cast via the lost wax process, this bronze sculpture of a 7 point Imperial elk demonstrates American sculptor John Scott's deep respect and connection to wild life. Scott captured this large bull sending out a wailing bugle call to attract female cows. Scott also managed to render this impressive animal with convincing musculature, legs in motion, and its head dramatically cocked back as it bellows for wapiti (the Shawnee name for elk meaning "white rump"). What's more, Scott's uncanny ability to delineate various textures and patinas further imbues the sculpture with realism. Size: 13" W x 12.375" H (33 cm x 31.4 cm); 14.25" H (36.2 cm) on included custom stand.
John Scott was an American artist of Scottish heritage. He lived in a log cabin in the woods of Kittredge, Colorado that he built from the ground up and created sculptures and paintings inspired by the wildlife and scenery of Colorado and Wyoming. According to his wife Dorothy, "He was always working and always looking for something to throw himself into completely." Of note, John was immensely proud of his Scottish heritage, learned to play the bag pipes, and wore his Clan Scott tartan kilt. John was also an avid hunter of large game in Colorado and Wyoming as well as British Columbia and Alaska.
Not only did John build his log cabin which he called "Brig-O-Doon" - he also built and operated his own studio and foundry. John created his bronzes via the lost wax process, a method first used by the ancients. His technique involved 24 steps from the creation of the mold to pouring the hot bronze to welding the piece back together to the embellishing with finishing touches. Indeed, John's passion for his chosen profession was boundless; in his words, "Art is a monster that sweeps over me and it seems I never satisfy that creative spirit."
Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection, acquired between 2000 to 2005
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- Condition: Bronze is intact and excellent. Inscribed with the artist's signature, title, and edition number 21/30 on the integral bronze base. Presents with gorgeous patinas. The wooden base, also made by Scott, has minor scuffs, but is otherwise very nice.
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