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WESTERN BRONZE BY WALTER WINANS (US/UK, 1852-1920)

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WESTERN BRONZE BY WALTER WINANS (US/UK, 1852-1920).
Dated 1890. Depiction of Buffalo Bill on his horse, Charlie. Good surface and patina.15 3/4"h. Born in Russia to wealthy American parents, Winans was an expatriate living in England and an Olympic medal-winning marksman, winning the gold in 1908 and the silver in 1912. He authored numerous books on shooting, including The Art of Revolver Shooting in 1901.

Condition: "attic" surface with lots of dust and a good patina underneath.

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