This bronze statue is a character study capturing the spirit of law and order in the 19th-century American frontier.
Sculpture Details
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Title: "Taming The West"
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Artist: Jim Law is a regional sculptor known for detailed Western and Native American bronze busts. His mid-sized cast bronzes generally trade in the mid-hundreds at estate sales and auctions.
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Medium: Patinated bronze bust mounted on a solid wooden pedestal with a brass title plaque.
Key Features & Symbolism
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Subject Matter: The piece depicts a animated frontier magistrate, judge, or authority figure from the Old West era, complete with a period-appropriate frock coat, buttoned vest, and cravat.
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Dynamic Pose:
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Right Hand: Outstretched and pointing directly at the viewer, evoking a commanding, direct declaration or summons.
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Left Hand: Clasping a judge's gavel, symbolizing judicial authority, trial, and the enforcement of statutory law.
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Facial Expression: Features an open-mouthed, vocal expression, caught mid-speech as if calling court to order, delivering a verdict, or shouting over a raucous courtroom.
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Right Hand: Outstretched and pointing directly at the viewer, evoking a commanding, direct declaration or summons.
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Theme: The contrast between rugged frontier life and formal legal dress highlights the historical transition toward establishing legal institutions and civic order across Western territories.
$125 - 2 bids
Sold Out!Minimum Bid Increment:
$20
Value:
priceless
Donated By:
Brady Bartolini