Rare Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture Of A Frolicking Colt - Peter Ganine
Item History & Price
This is a spectacular...very rare bronze sculpture of a colt by Peter Ganine (Russia/USA: 1900-1974).
It was acquired from the estate of Steve Rose, former owner of the Biltmore Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ. Rose was a avid collector and promoter of Ganine's work.
Ganine was very well-known for his large ceramic humanoid renditions of chessmen (see google search). He was a talented wood-carver as well. In 1939 he exhibited in the Golden Gate International Ex...hibition (San Francisco) 3 different carved-wood models of colts...one of which served as the prototype for this sculpture. This particular unique (one-only) bronze model was cast from the original wood sculpture. No other bronze casts are known. It was also edited in ceramic (see the last picture I have posted). This picture was found as part of an album of Ganine's studio photographs that was in the possession of Steve Rose. This photo album was auctioned as part (lot #1185) of the J.Levine December 22, 2016 auction.
This bronze measures approximately 12 inches in total height (painted black metal base included). It not signed...but is ABSOLUTELY guaranteed to be a one-of-a kind original work by Peter Ganine!
The condition is superb! There is some verdigris development...but no dings, dents or repairs are evident to the bronze. Minor scratches/discoloration can be found on the base.
Below is a short blurb I borrowed from the internet on Peter Ganine:"Ganine began his art studies in Russia. He spent five years as a trader in the Belgian Congo before coming to the US in 1931, on a scholarship to Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. He settled in Hollywood in 1932, where he lived until his death. His work was championed by longtime Las Angeles Times art editor and critic Arthur Millier. He served as an aircraft patternmaker during World War II. The subjects of Ganine's sculptures were largely people or animals. He patented many of his animal sculptures, which were then reproduced in plastic and sold inexpensively. His most popular designs were a whale, which won a prize from the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, and an "uncapsizeable duck", of which over 50, 000, 000 were sold. When Ganine gave human faces to chess pieces, he introduced the "first major change of design" for chess sets in more than a century. He exhibited extensively and was winner of numerus awards and prizes."
Please take close and careful look at the many pictures I have posted...they give a good portrayal of the quality and condition of this early 20-century bronze sculpture.
Payment by PayPal is expected within 2 days of the auction's close.
Shipping (with insurance) within the continental USA will be $35. If my shipping and packaging costs are less...I will refund the difference.
Please be aware that eBay is now charging KY state sales tax (6%) on all instate purchases.
No international bidding on this item without prior approval from the seller.
It was acquired from the estate of Steve Rose, former owner of the Biltmore Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ. Rose was a avid collector and promoter of Ganine's work.
Ganine was very well-known for his large ceramic humanoid renditions of chessmen (see google search). He was a talented wood-carver as well. In 1939 he exhibited in the Golden Gate International Ex...hibition (San Francisco) 3 different carved-wood models of colts...one of which served as the prototype for this sculpture. This particular unique (one-only) bronze model was cast from the original wood sculpture. No other bronze casts are known. It was also edited in ceramic (see the last picture I have posted). This picture was found as part of an album of Ganine's studio photographs that was in the possession of Steve Rose. This photo album was auctioned as part (lot #1185) of the J.Levine December 22, 2016 auction.
This bronze measures approximately 12 inches in total height (painted black metal base included). It not signed...but is ABSOLUTELY guaranteed to be a one-of-a kind original work by Peter Ganine!
The condition is superb! There is some verdigris development...but no dings, dents or repairs are evident to the bronze. Minor scratches/discoloration can be found on the base.
Below is a short blurb I borrowed from the internet on Peter Ganine:"Ganine began his art studies in Russia. He spent five years as a trader in the Belgian Congo before coming to the US in 1931, on a scholarship to Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. He settled in Hollywood in 1932, where he lived until his death. His work was championed by longtime Las Angeles Times art editor and critic Arthur Millier. He served as an aircraft patternmaker during World War II. The subjects of Ganine's sculptures were largely people or animals. He patented many of his animal sculptures, which were then reproduced in plastic and sold inexpensively. His most popular designs were a whale, which won a prize from the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, and an "uncapsizeable duck", of which over 50, 000, 000 were sold. When Ganine gave human faces to chess pieces, he introduced the "first major change of design" for chess sets in more than a century. He exhibited extensively and was winner of numerus awards and prizes."
Please take close and careful look at the many pictures I have posted...they give a good portrayal of the quality and condition of this early 20-century bronze sculpture.
Payment by PayPal is expected within 2 days of the auction's close.
Shipping (with insurance) within the continental USA will be $35. If my shipping and packaging costs are less...I will refund the difference.
Please be aware that eBay is now charging KY state sales tax (6%) on all instate purchases.
No international bidding on this item without prior approval from the seller.
