Bronze Cowboy on Horseback Sculpture

This is a cast metal sculpture, likely bronze or bronze-plated spelter, depicting a lone cowboy astride an alert horse in a traditional Western realist style. The figure is dressed in classic itinerant cowboy attire, featuring a wide-brimmed Stetson-style hat, a neckerchief, a long-sleeved shirt, and trousers tucked into boots with visible stirrups. The horse is portrayed in a dynamic stance, with one front leg lifted as if navigating rocky or uneven terrain, which is integrated into the sculpted rectangular base. The craftsmanship displays heavy texturing, particularly in the horse's musculature and the rough-hewn surface of the terrain, designed to catch light and create deep shadows. The piece exhibits a dark brown patina with golden-bronze highlights appearing on the high-relief areas, such as the horse's flank and the rider's shoulder, consistent with age-related wear or intentional 'cold painting' techniques common in mid-20th-century Western decorative arts. Notable details include a meticulously rendered saddle, bedrolls, and bridle. While no maker's mark is immediately visible in this view, the style is reminiscent of works by Frederic Remington or his contemporaries, though likely a later 20th-century reproduction or inspired piece. The overall condition appears stable with expected surface oxidation and minor dust accumulation in recessed areas.

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