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Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 308

Ace Powell (1912-1978) Napi Indian Head #1

Estimate: $350 - $700

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Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Napi Indian Head #1," circa 1975 from Montana artist Asa Lynn "Ace" Powell born in 1912 and died in 1978. The sculpture features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that shows a older Native man placed as a bust. The bronze is marked as follows: Napi - 1975 - Powell; and shows a plaque on the front that reads as follows: "Napi Indian Head #1" - 192 - Ace Powell - 1978. Asa Lynn "Ace" Powell was an American painter, sculptor, and etcher of genre scenes and imagery relating to Indians, cowboys, horses, and wildlife. His artwork was influenced by that of fellow Montana artist Charles M. Russell. Powell's lifetime body of work consists of between 12,000 and 15,000 artworks. The condition of this bronze bust sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this sculpture is 6" x 4 5/8" x 4 5/8". The collective 2lb 2oz

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