William Foster Reese (American, 1938-2010). "The Raven" bronze on a black granite base, 1986. Edition 11 of 20. Signature, date, and edition number at lower left beneath wing. An outstanding bronze sculpture of a lively raven by the late William Foster Reese. Reese has captured the large bird issuing a call through its open beak as it alights before a bivalve mollusk on the ground. Much of Reese's oeuvre was inspired by the cultures and natural world of the Northwest. Traditionally, the raven has been venerated as highly symbolic trickster creature that represents creation, knowledge, and the nuances of truth-telling by First Nations people in this part of the world. Size (bronze): 13.75" L x 17.5" W x 12.75" H (34.9 cm x 44.4 cm x 32.4 cm); 15" H (38.1 cm) on attached black granite base. Size (black granite base): 16.125" L x 19.5" W x 2" H (41 cm x 49.5 cm x 5.1 cm)

About the artist: William Reese was born in South Dakota and raised in central Washington state. He studied fine art at Washington State College followed by the Art Center School of Design in Los Angeles. Among America's leading plein air artists, Reese paid homage to the natural splendor of the Northwest with his oil paintings. He also worked in other media - pastel, watercolor, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. His work was widely exhibited throughout the United States as well as abroad. In addition, Reese received many awards including: the Robert Lougheed Gold Medal from the National Western Heritage Museum, two silver medals from the National Parks Academy for the Arts, and the Best of Show Colonel Smith Award from the National Wildlife Art Museum.

Accompanied by letter from Reese to the original owner of the piece (spouse of consignor).

Provenance: private Erie, Colorado, USA collection

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Signature, date, and edition number at lower left beneath wing. Slight casting flaw on one area of plumage. Otherwise, the bronze is overall excellent as is the black granite base.