Frederic Remington 'The Broncho Buster' Bronze Sculpture

This is a detailed bronze casting patterned after Frederic Remington's iconic 1895 sculpture 'The Broncho Buster.' The piece depicts a cowboy firmly seated on a bucking horse, capturing intense dynamic motion. The sculpture is rendered in a dark chocolate brown patina with high-relief textures on the horse's hide, the rider's wooly chaps, and the rugged, uneven ground. The figure is mounted on a thick, contoured marble base, likely Siena or a similar variegated reddish-brown stone with white veining. Notable details include the cowboy's wide-brimmed hat, the intricate reins, and the holster at his waist. The craftsmanship exhibits the characteristic realism of the Western genre, focusing on anatomical precision and the friction of the struggle. While no foundry mark is clearly visible from this angle, a signature 'Frederic Remington' appears inscribed on the top of the bronze terrain base. The condition appears stable with a consistent aged patina; however, the presence of various modern-era reproductions makes the specific casting age difficult to determine without a closer inspection of the bronze's underside and casting method (lost-wax vs. sand-cast). The piece likely dates from the late 20th century as a high-quality decorative reproduction. Quality indicators include the sharp definition in the horse's musculature and the complex balance of the horse situated on only its hind legs.