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Lot 49

"Bighorn Ram Bust" Bronze By Dave Hodges

Estimate: $700 - $1,400
Starting Bid
$300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture called "Bighorn Ram Bust" from Montana artist Dave Hodges (born in 1949). This bronze is a Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Ram bust sculpture and features the artist’s signature and 1988 on the back of the bronze; it is numbered 84/100. The sculpture is mounted on a polished hardwood block. Dave Hodges, a Big Timber Montana artist, graduated from MSU in 1979. In 1982, he began his professional career as a bronze sculptor and his work has become highly sought after by collectors. The condition of this bronze is very good, showing no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this bronze on the block are 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 4". The collective weight of this bronze sculpture is 2lb 4oz.