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This is a beautiful piece, reminiscent of the early 19th century
pioneer. It is a tribute to the spirit of the pioneers who spread across America and to their willingness to endure much hardship
in search of a new home.
This sculpture is 52" wide, 22" high, 3" thick, and weighs 30
pounds. A total of 488 hours were expended to create this piece.
The price is $5,100.00. This amount includes crating, shipping
and insurance.
I can accept bank transfers and credit card payments through
PayPal.com. You do not need to have an account with PayPal in order to pay through them. However, you do need an e-mail address.
I have a Verified PayPal account.
I would be glad to accept a Cashier's Check or your personal
check. However, the shipment of the piece will be delayed somewhat if you pay by personal check.
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As with all my sculptures, there is a great amount of detail to this piece.
The wagon is stuck in the sand. The father is using all his strength to leverage the wagon and the mother
is urging the horses to pull harder. The little boy is looking back at his father for instructions on using the brake. The
team of horses shows the stress and tension of the situation.
The reins of the horses have been shaped from thin pieces of walnut, soaked in water, then shaped and dried
to resemble reins in motion.
The depth of the piece allows you to look into the backend of the wagon. The wagon itself is a period-correct
replica of a Conestoga covered wagon, showing the kitchen utensiles and tools hanging on the sides.
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Again, the sculpture flows with the shape of the slab of Black
Walnut and with the grain of the wood.
Notice the different textures, from the smooth shiny cover on
the wagon to the rough bark on the tree and the hide on the horses.
As on all my pieces, the natural bark of the Black Walnut tree
has been left on the top and bottom of the sculpture, adding yet another dimension to the different textures.
Inquiries from art dealers/galleries are welcome.
JUST CLICK ON ANY IMAGE FOR A FULL-SIZE VIEW.
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A view from the back of the piece. You can look into the back of the wagon!
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A shot of the front of the piece.
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Lots of details here. The cover on the wagon really shows off the magnificent grain and rich color of the Black Walnut.
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You can almost feel the pulling and straining of the massive beasts of burden.
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Another good view of the wagon.
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This man is really working hard.
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Every human and beast is doing its part to get out of this situation!
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You can even see the little boy's face.
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