I was in the right place at the right time to pick this up in a Buy-It-Now auction from a seller who just wanted it gone. Sadly I didn't have the cash to buy the other two sculptures that he was selling for the lowest price I've ever seen! While it might more properly be considered a "collectible" than "fine art," the skill of the artist and the quality of the work make it worthy of my collection.
Hungarian born, Canadian raised painter Ernie Cselko was well known for his art featuring Native Indian and Western themes, with an emphasis on the early peoples of Canada. Much of his work was reproduced for the collectibles market on everything from collector plates to Zippo lighters for the Bradford Exchange. His original oils do command a good price however.
This bronze, made by the Franklin Mint as a "limited edition", was based on one of his paintings. It is in perfect condition and is quite striking. I'd been keeping an eye out for one of these that I could afford for some years, and I'm glad that I was able to acquire it!
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| "Intruder Alert" by Ernie Cselko, Franklin Mint, front |
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| "Intruder Alert" by Ernie Cselko, Franklin Mint, left |
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| "Intruder Alert" by Ernie Cselko, Franklin Mint, back |
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| "Intruder Alert" by Ernie Cselko, Franklin Mint, right |
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| "Intruder Alert" by Ernie Cselko, Franklin Mint, signature |
Ernie was my Uncle, nice to see his talent is remembered.
ReplyDeleteYour uncle was indeed a very talented man! Any remembrances that you wish to share of him and/or of his works, please feel free to do so here.
DeleteI always like to have a well-rounded view of the artists I write about and whose works I collect, and I truly love having stories from those who were closest to the artist or who knew the artist personally. Being able to tie a story to an artwork and the signature on it truly deepens the experience of owning these works. :D
I wish I'd been able to meet him myself!
Frank
The Bronze Hound
Lhave the bronze statue of intruder alert, and I love it
ReplyDeleteI have this too
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