LEGENDS "TRIUMPHANT" CHIEF MATO-TOPE AKA "FOUR BEARS" LIMITED EDITION #433/750

Description

"TRIUMPHANT" Mixed Media Sculpture, created by Christopher A. Pardell, famed LEGENDS artist, in 1991. Ltd Ed #433/750.
Chief Four Bears is the Fifth Masterpiece of the Legendary West Premier Edition, another of the brilliant sculptures from LEGENDS by artist Christopher Pardell, sculpted in Mixed Media of Bronze, Pewter, and 24-karat Gold Vermeil and mounted on a marble base.
Mr. Pardell's signature is written on the marble base in a gold color. Inscribed on the base of the sculpture itself is the name of the artist, the title of the piece, Four Bears/Mato-tope, the Limited Edition number, the date issued, LEGENDS, and U.S.A.(see photos).
This MAGNIFICENT sculpture was a creation inspired by an illustration by Karl Bodmer from the book "Maximilian, Prince of Wied's Travels in the Interior of North America, during the years 1832-1834".
Mato-tope was the second chief of the Mandan tribe, later to be known as "Four Bears", a name he earned after charging the Assiniboine tribe during battle with the strength of "four bears". Four Bears lived in the first half of the 19th century on the upper Missouri River in what is now North Dakota. (Born: 1787; Died 1837)
Please refer to the photos to satisfy yourself of the condition of this fabulous sculpture. Acquired from the original owner and displayed in a smoke free home.
What is in a this Mixed Media sculpture?:
It is a combination of various fine metals such as lost wax bronze, fine pewter, brass, copper, 24 karat gold vermeil and various hot torched acid patinas such as black nickel, rose copper, and turquoise, to highlight the sculpture. In addition, the sculpture may contain embellishments such as Lucite.
About Christopher Pardell:
Christopher Pardell began sculpting at the tender age of four, and by his teenage years, Pardell had come to the realization that sculpting was to become his life's work. Influenced by the work of renowned sculptors Russell, Remington and Rodin, Pardell wanted to pursue his passion for realism. His formal education was laid aside in favor of an apprentice moldmaker position with a commercial statuary company, and it was there that he received what he considers to be his "real education in art." As an apprentice to the Italian master artisans who ran the statuary, Christopher rapidly learned the skills that would enable him to excel as an artist and earn the stature that has come with his success. Never sketching his designs on paper, Christopher composes all of his work in three dimensions, in a maquette. This unique approach explains the unparalleled beauty and detail that are the trademarks of his work. Christophers exceptional style and special talent have served to impress even the most discriminating collector. Currently, his artwork can be found in public and private collections throughout the world
Packaging for shipment: This sculpture will be packaged in a custom made crate designed to fit this specific piece.  The handling fee only covers a portion of the cost associated with the time & materials required to make this crate but this is the only way to ensure it arrives in the condition in which it was shipped.