A bronze sculpture of a bison, head bent toward the ground, leaning against what might be a tree trunk to scratch its shoulder.

Buffalo Book End

Charles M. Russell (1864-1926)

Date

1921, cast ca. 1922-1928
Object Type

Sculptures
Medium

Bronze
Contributors

Cast by Roman Bronze Works
Object Format

Lost-wax casting
Dimensions

7 1/8 x 7 1/4 x 4 in.
Edition

18 estimated lifetime casts (9 pairs)
Inscriptions

On the reverse of the rock the buffalo is rubbing against, in the center, at an angle upwards, clearly incised in the artist's hand: C M Russell \ [skull] 1921
FOUNDRY MARK:
On the vertical edge of the base, near the bottom, directly below the right flank of the buffalo, in capital letters: ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y.
Just above and to the right of the "N.Y." in the foundry inscription, engraved in the metal: 24
Collection Name

Amon G. Carter Collection
Credit Line

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Amon G. Carter Collection
Accession Number

1961.86
Copyright

Public domain

Location: Off view

Part of: Amon G. Carter Collection

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