Dave McGary(1958 - 2013)
The Rainmaker, 1996polychrome bronze, edition 19 of 100
From the Warrior Series
The Rainmaker rests atop a wooden box with drawer which holds a copy of McGary's retrospective, Dave McGary: American Realism in Bronze, signed by McGary and by the author, Western art scholar Michael Duty.
inscribed on base: 19 / 100 Dave McGary 1996
With Base: 28 x 23 x 17 in. (71.12 x 58.42 x 43.18 cm.)
The Collection of Mr. Raymond J. Minella
Literature:
M. Duty, Dave McGary: American Realism in Bronze, Ruidoso, 1997, p. 138.
Condition
The bronze is in overall very good condition; minor wear and normal rubbing to patina throughout; some areas of visible surface dust and inclusions in crevices; in overall stable and attractive condition. The condition reports for the lots offered by Santa Fe Art Auction (SFAA) are provided as a courtesy and convenience for potential buyers. The reports are not intended to nor do they substitute for physical examination by a buyer or the buyer’s advisors. The condition reports are prepared by SFAA staff members who are not art conservators or restorers, nor do they possess the qualifications needed for comprehensive evaluation. Each condition report is an opinion of the staff member and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply anything as to the condition of a particular lot. Buyers are reminded that the limited warranties are set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition. Each lot is sold as-is.