Up for sale is a beautiful, solid vintage bronze replica sculpture of James Earle Fraser’s iconic masterpiece, "The End of the Trail."
This particular desk-size reduction was officially published and cast in 1983 by Collectors West Inc., a highly regarded American commercial foundry active in the late 20th century known for its high-quality, legally authorized estate and posthumous reproductions of classic Western art. Unlike modern hollow white-metal or cold-cast resin imports, this piece is an authentic hot-cast bronze using traditional lost-wax methods, weighing a substantial 4 lbs 15.7 oz despite its compact 8.25" height.
Markings & Authenticity:
- The original artist's signature "J.E. FRASER" is crisp and clearly incised into the rocky bronze groundwork near the base.
- The reverse vertical edge of the bronze mound is cleanly stamped with the official foundry copyright: "© 1983 COLLECTORS WEST INC."
Condition Report:
- Excellent Vintage Condition: The dark, rich oil-rubbed bronze patina is uniformly intact across the entire figure and horse, catching highlights beautifully without any signs of pitting, rubbing, or "bronze disease" oxidation.
- 100% Complete: This piece safely retains its original, removable bronze spear. The spear is properly balanced in the warrior's arm and correctly points downward toward the earth.
- Base: The statue is securely mounted to its original polished oval black display base, which shows minimal shelf wear.
This is a premier, collector-grade mid-market edition that makes a powerful statement on any desk, mantle, or Western Americana display
Please refer to pictures for additional condition details. Let me know if you have any questions.