Old Dragoons

Description

Old Dragoons
by Frederic Remington1850-1905

This is a classic battle piece between Cavalry men and Indians by Frederic Remington.As Frederic Remington ventured out west he was ever more fascinated with the progressions being made on the Western Frontier and the way in which the people, particularly the Indians, were reacting to these changes. The Dragoons, a predecessor of the Calvary, were one of the earliest fighting forces deployed west of the Mississippi to patrol these territories.This is a dramatic bronze sculpture that would be a stunning addition to your home. The four dragoons on horseback are brought to life with the intricate details of the horses in motion.

Many stories circulated about the exploits of these brave men who often engaged the Indians in skirmishes to defend the early settlers. One of the most common tricks deployed by the Indians would be to steal the horses of the camped soldiers to get them on foot. These stories were no doubt the source of Remington’s inspiration in the depiction of this sculpture, as he often rode on long expeditions with the Calvary and would have come by them.

One interesting detail to note is that the lead Indian in the earlier castings was depicted as having lance and later he replaced it with a buffalo hide, which is being used to deflect the dragoons saber. Perhaps as time went on, Remington realized that it would appear that the skirmish was more accidental on the part of the Indians stealing the horse, if they were not so well armed. The Soldiers however, are aptly armed, giving chase, well intending to recover the lost mount. Remington paid close attention to the historical accuracy of the hardware such as the officer’s saddle, canteens and as always the uniforms.

Only six castings were produced of this piece, the first four with no numbers and the last two with the numbers five and six. Later productions made by Roman Bronze works showed a marked decline in the detail, texture and patina; indicating these productions were not over seen by Remington.

This is an excellent quality bronze masterpiece for impressive display in home, office, outdoors or gifts. Our quality bronze sculpture can proudly be passed down from generation to generation.

Our bronzes are Foundry Direct which are handmade and cast in the traditional Lost Wax Casting Process used by Remington 100 years ago. You are assured highest quality and lowest price. We guarantee the lowest price on the market. If you find a comparable bronze at a lower verified price we will do our best to beat it by $10.00 or more. Any questions please call 866-870-5271.

Artist:
Fredrick Remington was born in Canton, New York October 4, 1861. He was brought up during the Civil War, his boyhood passions consisted of riding, boating, fishing, hunting, the military and the great outdoors. During school he enjoyed sketching and doodling different objects especially soldiers in military uniforms.
As a young adult Remington tried many different avenues of interest. He tried college, and dropped out in 1880 when his father died of an abrupt illness. Then he ventured out into the business world, but most of these government and business endeavors only lasted a few months.

In the summer of 1879 he met and began wooing Eva Adele Caten, and in the fall of 1884 they were married. The couple tried the wearying Western frontier life for a time but quickly opted to move to the city of Brooklyn, New York. Due to some bad dealings in business and difficulties in life, she left and returned to her father’s home.

Remington then went and wandered in the desert for several weeks, a kind of purging of the soul. After which, he returned to claim his wife and all his rightful responsibilities.

Shortly after Remington’s arrival in New York, he solicited work with Harper’s Weekly using his portfolio of western sketches. He then set out to prove himself as an artist. It was during this time that Remington’s art career bloomed and developed into one of the most prolific artistes of his time. In his sketches he portrayed the subject matter that most captivated his interests; horses, military and the western frontier. And in return Remington made these interests the interests of the public.

Remington thought this of his art work, “Cowboys are my cash.” The first of his attempts in sculpting was The Bronco Buster. In the public eye Remington is reputed to be America’s most popular nineteenth century Western artist.

December 1909, at the apex of his career and the prime of his life Remington suddenly died from a ruptured appendix. Remington was a man who loved the vigours adventures of the outdoors; taking others with him on long trail rides, nature hikes, fishing and hunting trips. His work has and always will inspire this same love and appreciation in others, for the rustic life of the West and the great outdoors.

Our bronze statues are extremely popular and proudly displayed in gardens, parks, homes, schools, cities, and fine galleries throughout the country. Most any of our bronzes can be done in custom color patinas. Welded mounting nuts for larger sizes for permanent installation at your location can be added for $75.00. If there are any questions please call so you can speak with a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable sales staff at Toll Free.1-866-870-5271.

This NEW bronze statue is hand finished and cast in the traditional Lost Wax Casting Process. This is a multi step process that insures a quality bronze sculpture that may be passed down from generation to generation. Most sculptures are mounted on a beautiful marble bases and includes an engraved brass plaque with sculpture name and artist. Most bronzes have the artist signatures on bronze. Each piece of art holds intricate details and realistic qualities, each a unique quality of art that blends the process of Lost Wax Casting Process as well as hands on detailing. This is a fine bronze artwork, made to the highest standards. We guarantee your satisfaction.

We offer FREE SHIPPING with each of our items within the USA. Each of our items is heavy in weight so we pack each shipment securely so it will arrive in perfect condition. After your order is received and payment is made we start the process of the final detail on each sculpture, meaning the finishing hands on details and assembling the marble base on the bottom. Our items in stock are shipped out within 7 days of your payment by Fed Ex. We inspect each piece for workmanship and quality and hand pack each order so please be patient in delivery as we insure your order is of high quality and meets our standards. We do ship with delivery confirmation so we can track it’s delivery to insure it reaches you!

Lowest price guaranteed.
We guarantee the lowest price on the market. If you find a comparable bronze at a lower verified price we will do our best to beat it by $10.00 or more. If there are any questions please call so you can speak with a helpful, friendly and knowledgeable sales staff at Toll Free.1-866-870-5271.

Returns:
We know you will love you new bronze masterpiece but if you are not happy for any reason we will except returns within 14 days of delivery to you. In 40 years it is rare that anything is returned and most are for exchange or larger piece. Buyers usual call and order more bronzes and tell friends and family to purchase our bronzes. Buyer is responsible for original delivery charges and any return shipping charges. Any return must be sent with delivery confirmation. We want to make sure you are happy with your purchase so please call us at 866-870-5271 with any questions!

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All weights & measurements are approximate. Mounting brackets for larger sizes can be welded on for permanent installation at your location for added $75.00.