Vic Payne, When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted, 1999
Vic Payne
b. 1960
When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted, 1999
bronze, edition 24 of 55
inscribed: 12/99 © VIC PAYNE / 24/55
68 1/4 x 31 x 22 1/2 in. (173.4 x 78.7 x 57.2 cm.), with base: 71 1/2 x 31 x 22 1/2 in. (181.6 x 78.7 x 57.2 cm.)
Private Collection, New Mexico
Vic Payne is an American sculptor known for detailed bronze works depicting Western history, Native American subjects, and wildlife. The son of sculptor Ken Payne, he grew up on a New Mexico ranch, where family stories and the art of Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington helped inspire his career. His sculptures range from intimate figures to monumental public installations, combining dynamic movement with narrative detail. Through historical research and expressive compositions, Payne seeks to convey the people, animals, and experiences that shape his vision of the American West. His work is represented in collections including the Booth Western Art Museum and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art.
Condition
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Vic Payne
b. 1960
When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted, 1999
bronze, edition 24 of 55
inscribed: 12/99 © VIC PAYNE / 24/55
68 1/4 x 31 x 22 1/2 in. (173.4 x 78.7 x 57.2 cm.), with base: 71 1/2 x 31 x 22 1/2 in. (181.6 x 78.7 x 57.2 cm.)
Private Collection, New Mexico
Vic Payne is an American sculptor known for detailed bronze works depicting Western history, Native American subjects, and wildlife. The son of sculptor Ken Payne, he grew up on a New Mexico ranch, where family stories and the art of Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington helped inspire his career. His sculptures range from intimate figures to monumental public installations, combining dynamic movement with narrative detail. Through historical research and expressive compositions, Payne seeks to convey the people, animals, and experiences that shape his vision of the American West. His work is represented in collections including the Booth Western Art Museum and the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art.
Condition
A condition report for this lot is available upon request (please include the lot number in your request) and is provided by Santa Fe Art Auction as a courtesy and convenience for potential buyers.
