Large patinated bronze sculpture, Horse Logging Scene with Laborer, signed in cast A. Wielich (American 19th/ 20th c.), New York, dated in cast 1927, rising on a naturalistic base, in a verdigris patina, Gorham Company Foundry mark verso, weathered with evidence of outdoor use, approx 17.5"h, 39"w, 15"d **Provenance: Fred Nevill Antiques, one of Houston Texas' foremost antiques stores** **PLEASE NOTE: All of the cast stone and garden pieces in this auction have inherent flaws and evidence of outdoor use. Most are likely to have small chips, hairlines or imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.**

08/17/2026: In my opinion regarding LOT :  2078- please note, I am not an expert on such works, so have taken numerous images for your reference, I am not able to examine the underside of the bronze, as described the work is overall intact displaying evidence of outdoor use, the Verde patina has weathered with some spotting, tonal variation, imperfections, rubs and general dirt and dust, there are a few casting flaws to the base, see images, a UV light examination was unremarkable showing no evidence of restoration, overall the work is sizeable and in stable and sturdy condition

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