Hy Snell (1919), Mid Century Modern Brutalist Mixed Metal Media Sculpture is comprised of a combination of bronze, copper, brass, and others. It is mounted to a marble base. The piece is artist signed on the underbelly of the horse. Sculptures of Hy Snell are focused on motion, and his subjects ranged from ballerinas to boxers to polo players (and in this case, a cowboy riding a bronco). Snell's story and impressive works gained the admiration and attention of the pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, and he's become a focal point of the company's Get Old campaign. Displayed on the street-level windows of its New York City headquarters are two large photos of Snell. At the age of 94 Hy Snell is legally blind and is limited to performing his sculpting abilities and has taken on painting in most recent years.
This is a monumental example of the artist's work that embodies both movement and the marriage of similar but different materials, his two objectives in sculpture design. Estimated more than 75 yrs old. (Pangaea Auctions) Size and/or Weight: See Measurement Photo. (Photos Represent The Lot Condition.)

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