How to Choose a Frederic Remington Sculpture Reproduction

Last Updated: August 28, 2019

Frederic Remington (1861 - 1909) created 22 subjects in bronze, beginning with The Bronco Buster in 1895. These subjects were cast in numbers according to retail demand. Since the copyrights expired mid-20th century, the sculptures have been available to anyone who wants to make and sell copies. They're offered today in a wide spectrum of venues. Quality varies greatly.

Steps

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Do your homework. Visit authentic casts at museums.
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Check out Icons of the West: Frederic Remington’s Sculpture by Michael D.Greenbaum at your library. Between reading and looking at the pictures, this book will give you an in-depth education. It also lists locations of authentic casts.
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Now that you are a connoisseur, you are prepared to evaluate reproductions. You can select reproductions that best represent the artist's original work. Your newfound expertise will prepare you to best enjoy a reproduction that you’ve carefully chosen.

Warnings

It is rare, but possible to visit a museum and see an inauthentic Remington sculpture on exhibit.

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Certificates of Authenticity are often associated with very ordinary reproductions, and should not be taken at face value.

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Beware of a seller who suggests that their reproduction is rare, or that it's worth more than they're asking for it.

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There are plenty of Remington "reproductions" in the marketplace that are not based on Remington sculptures. These shouldn't have Remington's name on them at all.

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Reproductions are only for fun and personal enjoyment. They should not be acquired with the expectation that they will appreciate in value.

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