Oscar AP Bronze Sculpture 1996 12 in

Year1996

Foundry Signature w/ StampOn Base 

Condition Excellent 

Purchased fromArtist 1996 

Provenance / HistoryMasters of Indian Market, Santa Fe, NM 

Story / Additional InfoSWAIA Masters of Indian Market Exhibition in Santa Fe, seller met Marlyn LaFountain, Bruce's wife at their booth. This is the last of the 12 pieces and is an A/P. Bruce named it 'Oscar' because it was the next piece he finished after being invited to exhibit 'Wisdomkeepers' at The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Seller was able to obtain his signature on the Event Guide. Bruce is a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa tribe. Buyer receives the Masters Event Guide with artists signature. Artist is on the cover. As well, the Buyer will get a copy of the Summer 1996 issue of Indian Artist magazine, again Bruce is on the cover. Also, the original color flyer from The Smithsonian showing the piece they exhibited that Bruce created. 

Certificate of AuthenticityArt Brokerage 

LID135854

Bruce LaFountain - United States

Art Brokerage: Bruce LaFountain American Sculptor: Raised on the Turtle Mountain Reservation, Bruce's unique ancestry is Chippewa, French and Cree. This heritage is reflected in his sculpture through his use of the warrior image and animal motifs. Bruce draws from his Native American heritage to bring life experiences to completion through sculpture. Bruce finds inspiration in the mundane complexities of everyday life. "When I work, I think about these experiences," he says. "Sculpture takes them all and puts them in a medium that I can look at and see the truth. My challenge is to remove the excess, to return to an original state of simplicity." Bruce prefers working with the hardest stones, enjoying the deliberate pace that allows him to draw out the nature of each piece. Listings wanted.