John J. Scott (American, 1919-2016). "No Frying Pan for Me" silicon bronze, 1985. Inscribed with the artist's signature as well as the title of the piece and the edition number 1/50 on the water's edge below the area where the fishing line hits the water. Skillfully and meticulously cast via the lost wax process, "No Frying Pan for Me" demonstrates American sculptor John Scott's uncanny ability to capture the motion and expression of this valiant fish as it narrowly escapes the line - hence Scott's humorous title. Note how the dramatic athletic movement of the fish ripples throughout the choppy waters. In addition, Scott paid close attention to the anatomy of the fish, carefully delineating its fins and other wonderful details. What's more, Scott brilliantly rendered the overall shape of the surrounding water as well as the hand-carved wooden base below in the general shape of a fish. How clever! Size: 5.75" L x 9.875" W x 7.25" H (14.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 18.4 cm); 8.625" H (21.9 cm) on included custom stand.

John Scott was an American artist of Scottish heritage. He lived in a log cabin in the woods of Kittredge, Colorado that he built from the ground up and created sculptures and paintings inspired by the wildlife and scenery of Colorado and Wyoming. According to his wife Dorothy, "He was always working and always looking for something to throw himself into completely." Of note, John was immensely proud of his Scottish heritage, learned to play the bag pipes, and wore his Clan Scott tartan kilt. John was also an avid hunter of large game in Colorado and Wyoming as well as British Columbia and Alaska.

Not only did John build his log cabin which he called "Brig-O-Doon" - he also built and operated his own studio and foundry. John created his bronzes via the lost wax process, a method first used by the ancients. His technique involved 24 steps from the creation of the mold to pouring the hot bronze to welding the piece back together to the embellishing with finishing touches. Indeed, John's passion for his chosen profession was boundless; in his words, "Art is a monster that sweeps over me and it seems I never satisfy that creative spirit."

John Scott loved his homeland and his art has been exhibited throughout the American Southwest and beyond in reputable galleries of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and California.

Provenance: Private John J. Scott Collection, Kittredge, Colorado, USA, acquired from the late John J. Scott

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Bronze sculpture is excellent and presents with a beautiful patina. Wooden base has minor scuffs, but is otherwise very nice. Inscribed with the artist's signature as well as the title of the piece and the edition number 1/50 on the water's edge below where the fishing line hits the water.