Bronze Cowboy Appraisal

Bronze Tone Sculpture of a Cowboy on Horseback

This item is a bronze-toned sculpture depicting a cowboy riding a horse. The sculpture is mounted on a two-tiered base: a rectangular, likely wooden, primary base with a natural finish, and an oval-shaped, dark-colored, possibly bronze or weighted composite, secondary base upon which the figures rest. The horse is captured in a dynamic trot or canter pose, with its front right leg and back left leg seemingly lifted, giving the impression of motion. The cowboy figure is seated firmly in a saddle, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and appears to be holding reins, though they are not distinctly visible. The overall finish of the figures and the immediate base is a dark, almost black, with hints of a deeper bronze or patinated green visible in some areas, particularly around the edges of the oval base, suggesting a bronze material with an aged patina or a dark chemical patination. The texture of the ground on the oval base appears to be rough and uneven, simulating natural terrain. There are no immediately apparent signs of significant damage like breaks or large chips, but the dark finish makes fine details or minor wear difficult to discern. A small, light-colored tag with red writing, likely a price tag from an estate sale, is seen hanging from the front of the oval base. The craftsmanship appears solid and detailed for a figural sculpture of this type, indicative of a decorative art piece, possibly from the mid to late 20th century given its style and typical subject matter for Western art.