Frederic Remington Sculpture Appraisal

The Mountain Man Bronze Sculpture after Frederic Remington

This is a bronze sculpture titled 'The Mountain Man,' based on the original 1903 work by the American artist Frederic Remington. The piece depicts a dramatic scene of a fur trapper or mountain man cautiously guiding his horse down a steep, rocky mountain slope. The sculpture is rendered in a dark brown patinated bronze and is mounted on a solid oval green marble base with white veining. The figure is characterized by a high degree of kinetic energy and tension, with the horse leaning back on its haunches while the rider grips the reins firmly. The mountain man is dressed in period-accurate frontier gear, including buckskin clothing and a distinctive hat. The craftsmanship shows significant attention to texture, particularly in the jagged rock formations and the details of the horse's musculature and tack. While the original was created in the early 20th century, this version is likely a late 20th-century estate casting or high-quality reproduction. The condition appears to be excellent with a rich, even patina and no visible cracks or missing elements, though some minor surface dust is present in the deep crevices of the casting. The marble base provides significant weight and stability to the bottom-heavy composition.