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American Bison 1/2 Life Size
Specifications:
40" H x 31" D x 69" W
Edition of 30
Price:
$53,000 (w/ pedestal $58,000)
Scott’s Piece Description
I love iconic images of Americana (i.e. The Grand Canyon, Texas Longhorns, The Giant Redwoods). The “American Bison” is one such iconic image. Can we of this era, (we who call “Animal Control” if a stray dog shows up out of place) come close to imagining the sounds made by millions upon millions of bison as they rolled across the prairie? Can our minds wrap around the sight of these unchecked animals moiling, fighting, rolling in movement for days…..as they come into view and then pass on into the horizon? Pondering such thoughts….adjectives abound: “Majesty,” “Power”, “Nobility…one more came to me, Unfathomable.”
I find a dichotomy, of sorts, with the bison. Here is an animal, one of the most powerful beasts on earth, yet it is not a predator. It’s content to be left alone, eat grass and move on to the next range to graze.
I like to think that what our nation holds as the “American Spirit” can both be found and witnessed in the bison. Here is power in the individual, instincts geared towards the protection of self and others. An animal oriented towards family, AND, what I find most fascinating, for a beast so strong,…..not predatory.
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Curator Review
Scott Rogers’ American Bison is a powerful embodiment of the spirit of the West—majestic, noble, and self-reliant. Offered in a commanding 6’9″ monument, a finely detailed 12″ maquette, as well as this striking half sized edition, the sculpture captures the grounded strength of the bison in mid-stride, head low and muscles tensed. Rather than aggression, this is power at it’s best—an animal with no need to dominate, yet entirely unyielding.
Rogers’ dynamic form and texture suggest motion across an endless plain, while the bison’s stoic posture hints at a deeper stillness. It’s a compelling paradox: wild yet peaceful, immense yet restrained. That balance resonates deeply with American ideals—of freedom, quiet strength, and dignity without boast.
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