Lot 453

Harvey Rattey (1938-2015) Blackfeet Dance Bronze

Estimate: $250 - $500

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 of a Native man doing a ceremonial dance by Montana artist Harvey Rattey born 1938 and died in 2015 circa 1972. The bronze features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bronze construction that features a ceremonial dance. The bronze is marked on the base: copyright - Ratty - '72. Harvey Rattey was a Montana artist, born and raised in Chinook. His love of the West and the ranching lifestyle led to a successful career in art. Together with his wife, they opened a bronze casting foundry in Bozeman. In addition, Rattey was an enrolled member of the Little Shell Band of the Chippewa Tribe. The condition of of this bronze sculpture is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this bronze sculpture is 6 3/4" x 3 1/4" x 4".