Vince Valdez (Wyoming, USA)

"AFTER THE BLOW" BRONZE WHALE SCULPTURE ON WOOD BASE

Limited Edition:  18/50

Circa 1989

Dimensions:7.5" Tall x 12" Long x 7.5" Deep (Base 7.5" x 5.5" Oval); 4 lb 14 oz

Limited Edition bronze sculpture titled "AFTER THE BLOW" by American artist Vince Valdez, depicting a humpback whale in dynamic motion just after surfacing.  Cast in 1989, this finely detailed piece is numbered 18 from a series of 50 produced.  The whale is rendered with flowing anatomical precision and features a rich patina (dark bronze body with mottled greens on the top, bright bronze underbody), accentuating the texture of the body and flukes.  The sculpture is mounted on a rotating black base set atop a polished oval wood plinth with a brass title plaque.  The Artist's signature, copyright mark, date, and edition number are incised on the underside of the tail.

About Vince Valdez:

AMERICANA native of Mora, New Mexico, Vince Valdez moved to the state of Wyoming in 1953. Following 2 years in the Army, he returned in 1964 to pursue a twenty-year career in Law Enforcement with the Laramie Police Department. While employed there, Vince enrolled at the University of Wyoming to study art. After retiring from the police force, he has pursued a full-time career as an artist, primarily as a sculptor of animals. His works have earned prestigious awards at many National competitions.

Signed:  "V.Valdez", copyright mark, "1989", and "18/50", incised on the underside of the tail.

Condition:  Excellent condition.  No apparent damage.  See Listing Photos.  No Certificate of Authenticity or Box.

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