BID HISTORY
Bid | Time Stamp | |
27.00 | 11/29/2022 2:06 PM | |
25.00 | 11/29/2022 2:06 PM | |
1.00 | 11/25/2022 2:44 PM | |
Location: BRG-Greenwich
Item #: 212076
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Michael Ricker (American, 1940-2006) was an accomplished Colorado based artist with a focus on sculpture. Ricker began creating pewter, collectible sculpture in 1968. Ricker's process involves use of Old English Pewter ingots which are melted down to cast limited edition sculptures and other works of art. By 1991, construction of a new museum, gallery and casting studio had been completed which further enhanced the collectabilty of his limited edition sculptural works of art.
Ricker passed away in 2006, and his brother and sister created the company known as Designs By Ricker where they continue to carry on production of his fabulous work.
The limited edition sculpture comes together with its Certificate of Authenticity, denoting the signature plate of the Ltd. Ed. sculpture is in fact that of legendary golfer Byron Nelson.
The work also comes with its official Certificate of Title denoting the works title and series - THE LEGEND LIVES, SIGNATURE SERIES, GOLF, "BYRON NELSON", hallmark number of casting No. 173, issue price $525., total castings limited to 775, date of casting 1994, appraised value $893., and date of appraisal 1994.
The current work depicts legendary golfer Byron Nelson standing with a younger player whom appears to be getting instructions from Nelson while holding his putting club, mid putt. The signature plate is at the base which itself is mounted on a brass plaque on its base which is mounted with a plaque denoting: "THE LEGEND LIVES" / BYRON NELSON, with the artists name and series number '173/775'.
9 3/8“H - sculpture
11 1/4“H x 6 3/4“W x 5 3/4“D - total on base
Condition: Good overall, presents handsomely.
Bid | Time Stamp | |
27.00 | 11/29/2022 2:06 PM | |
25.00 | 11/29/2022 2:06 PM | |
1.00 | 11/25/2022 2:44 PM | |