Frederic Remington's "Coming Through the Rye" is one of his most ambitious and dynamic bronze sculptures. Here are the key details:
1. Creation: The sculpture was first cast in 1902, later in Remington's career when he had fully mastered the bronze medium.
2. Subject: It depicts four cowboys on horseback, riding at full gallop with their guns raised in a celebratory manner.
3. Composition: The sculpture is notable for its complex arrangement of four horses and riders, all connected only at the base, creating a sense of motion and excitement.
4. Details:
- The cowboys are shown whooping and hollering, with their hats thrown back and guns raised.
- The horses are in various stages of a gallop, with some of their hooves off the ground.
- The base is minimal, adding to the sense of movement and energy.
5. Size: The original version stands about 27 inches high and 37 inches long, making it one of Remington's largest and most complex bronzes.
6. Technique: Created using the lost-wax casting method, which allowed for the intricate details and daring composition.
7. Editions: Due to its complexity, fewer copies of this sculpture were produced compared to some of Remington's other works.
8. Significance: "Coming Through the Rye" is considered one of Remington's masterpieces and a triumph of technical skill in bronze casting.
9. Artistic Achievement: The piece is remarkable for its sense of motion, balance, and the technical challenge of having multiple figures connected only at the base.
10. Cultural Impact: The sculpture captures the exuberance and freedom associated with the cowboy life, becoming an iconic representation of the American West.
11. Historical Context: While created in 1902, it depicts a scene that would have been more common in the earlier days of the open range.
12. Title Origin: The title is thought to be a play on Robert Burns' poem "Comin' Through the Rye," though Remington's interpretation is distinctly American.
13. Locations: Casts of "Coming Through the Rye" can be found in several major museums and private collections.
14. Artistic Influence: This sculpture pushed the boundaries of what was possible in bronze casting and influenced many subsequent Western artists.
"Coming Through the Rye" is often considered the pinnacle of Remington's sculptural work, showcasing his ability to capture complex motion, his deep understanding of horse and human anatomy, and his romantic vision of the American West.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AUCTION
ALL INVOICES OF OVER $2500 MUST BE PAID BY WIRE TRANSFER
Buyer’s Premium:
A buyer’s premium in the amount of 18% will charged to all bids. Example: if the winning bid is $100, the buyer’s premium would be $18 and the total purchase price would be $118. Per Alabama, all applicable taxes will be calculated on the $118 total purchase price.
Buyer is responsible for shipping charges + $5 per gun box fee. RGA provides shipping on items sold if they can shipped via USPS or UPS. In order to save on shipping costs, we package in house. RGA charges a nominal packaging fee to cover the costs of materials and labor. Insurance is required on all packages shipped and we WILL NOT SHIOP WITHOUT INSURANCE. Buyer can choose to use a third party shipper to pickup, package and ship their items but RGA will not responsible for any actions of the third party.
FIREARMS: If you are purchasing a firearm, you will have to come to our office and complete a ATF form 4473 and background check to be able to pick up firearms bought from this auction. If you are out of state or want your item shipped, please have your FFL dealer send us a copy of their FFL. Email it to
[email protected]. All firearms must be mailed to a FFL unless they are a qualified gun under the Curio and Relics guidelines. If you have a Curio and Relics licenses and the gun qualifies, we will ship only to the address on the license, once you have provided us with a copy of your valid license. Redfield will not ship anything that is not legal in your state. If the magazines pictured with a firearm are not legal in your state, they will not be shipped with the gun and no credit will be given. If a gun is not legal in your state, it will not be shipped and no credit will be given. IT IS THE BIDDERS RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE IF THE ITEM IS LEGAL IN YOUR STATE BEFORE BIDDING. In the event that you purchase any item not legal in your state, Redfield can (at buyer's request) resale the firearm in the next firearm auction for a 35% commission.
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12. In event that description differs from photos, description takes precedence over photos.
13. Bidder agrees that by registering to bid, they agree to ALL terms contained herein.
14. Auctioneer, it's agents, employees and family members will be allowed to bid in this auction.
15. In the event an item cannot be provided to the winning bidder because of theft, acts of God, war or any other reason, the buyer will be entitled to compensation equal to the money paid for the item as compensation and no more.
16. Ownership title passes upon receipt of good payment from the buyer. If buyer fails to make payment within the terms specified herein, (a) seller may immediately offer the items for resale and buyer agrees to pay any deficiency between the price paid and resale price, (b) seller has the right to enforce specific performance and any other remedies available.
17. RGA reserves the right to withdraw an item from the auction for any reason even if bids have been placed on that item.
18. SHIPPING: RGA provides shipping on items sold if they can shipped via USPS or UPS. In order to save on shipping costs, we package in house. RGA charges a nominal packaging fee to cover the costs of materials and labor. Insurance is required on all packages shipped and we WILL NOT SHIOP WITHOUT INSURANCE. Buyer can choose to use a third party shipper to pickup, package and ship their items but RGA will not responsible for any actions of the third party.
19. FIREARMS: If you are purchasing a firearm, you will have to come to our office and complete a ATF form 4473 and background check to be able to pick up firearms bought from this auction. If you are out of state or want your item shipped, please have your FFL dealer send us a copy of their FFL. Email it to
[email protected]. All firearms must be mailed to a FFL unless they are a qualified gun under the Curio and Relics guidelines. If you have a Curio and Relics licenses and the gun qualifies, we will ship only to the address on the license, once you have provided us with a copy of your valid license.
In the event that you do not pass the NICS background check or the firearm is not legal in your state, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. If we resale the firearm, you will be responsible for a 35% restocking/resale fee.
Firearms packaging and handling fee is $10 per firearm box, if you buy 2 long guns, we will try our best to get 2 guns in one box to save on shipping costs. All firearms will be insured for the purchased value and buyer agrees to pay for the insurance. WE WILL NOT SHIP WITHOUT INSURANCE.
Please note that tracking numbers will not be provided because of security reasons but buyer may contact RGA for updates once the firearm is shipped.
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