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BILL NEBEKER

BIO DEL ARTISTA CONSULTAR
 
Born in 1947, Bill Nebecker grew up along the Snake River in Idaho. He carved horses and dogs as a boy but never considered becoming an artist. He first learned the craft of saddle making but was inspired to begin sculpting in 1964 when he attended a show of paintings and sculptures by George Phippen. When Phippen died two years later, Nebecker took a job at his foundry, the Bear Paw Bronze Works in Scull Valley, operated by Phippen's son. His big break came in 1972 when John Wayne learned Nebecker had sculpted a portrait statue of him, and Nebecker and his wife presented it to “the Duke.”<br><br>Nebecker's sculptures are well-researched and impress as authentic depictions of the historical American West in the tradition of Charles Russel and Frederick Remington. As Nebecker quickly reminds us, 'Western art is honest and realistic. Western art is portraying a way of life that people take seriously. If you don't portray it correctly, it irritates those who do know what was real.' Nebecker's sculptures sell on both the primary and secondary markets.
Born in 1947, Bill Nebecker grew up along the Snake River in Idaho. He carved horses and dogs as a boy but never considered becoming an artist. He first learned the craft of saddle making but was inspired to begin sculpting in 1964 when he attended a show of paintings and sculptures by George Phippen. When Phippen died two years later, Nebecker took a job at his foundry, the Bear Paw Bronze Works in Scull Valley, operated by Phippen's son. His big break came in 1972 when John Wayne learned Nebecker had sculpted a portrait statue of him, and Nebecker and his wife presented it to “the Duke.”<br><br>Nebecker's sculptures are well-researched and impress as authentic depictions of the historical American West in the tradition of Charles Russel and Frederick Remington. As Nebecker quickly reminds us, 'Western art is honest and realistic. Western art is portraying a way of life that people take seriously. If you don't portray it correctly, it irritates those who do know what was real.' Nebecker's sculptures sell on both the primary and secondary markets. Born in 1947, Bill Nebecker grew up along the Snake River in Idaho. He carved horses and dogs as a boy but never considered becoming an artist. He first learned the craft of saddle making but was inspired to begin sculpting in 1964 when he attended a show of paintings and sculptures by George Phippen. When Phippen died two years later, Nebecker took a job at his foundry, the Bear Paw Bronze Works in Scull Valley, operated by Phippen's son. His big break came in 1972 when John Wayne learned Nebecker had sculpted a portrait statue of him, and Nebecker and his wife presented it to “the Duke.”<br><br>Nebecker's sculptures are well-researched and impress as authentic depictions of the historical American West in the tradition of Charles Russel and Frederick Remington. As Nebecker quickly reminds us, 'Western art is honest and realistic. Western art is portraying a way of life that people take seriously. If you don't portray it correctly, it irritates those who do know what was real.' Nebecker's sculptures sell on both the primary and secondary markets. Born in 1947, Bill Nebecker grew up along the Snake River in Idaho. He carved horses and dogs as a boy but never considered becoming an artist. He first learned the craft of saddle making but was inspired to begin sculpting in 1964 when he attended a show of paintings and sculptures by George Phippen. When Phippen died two years later, Nebecker took a job at his foundry, the Bear Paw Bronze Works in Scull Valley, operated by Phippen's son. His big break came in 1972 when John Wayne learned Nebecker had sculpted a portrait statue of him, and Nebecker and his wife presented it to “the Duke.”<br><br>Nebecker's sculptures are well-researched and impress as authentic depictions of the historical American West in the tradition of Charles Russel and Frederick Remington. As Nebecker quickly reminds us, 'Western art is honest and realistic. Western art is portraying a way of life that people take seriously. If you don't portray it correctly, it irritates those who do know what was real.' Nebecker's sculptures sell on both the primary and secondary markets. Born in 1947, Bill Nebecker grew up along the Snake River in Idaho. He carved horses and dogs as a boy but never considered becoming an artist. He first learned the craft of saddle making but was inspired to begin sculpting in 1964 when he attended a show of paintings and sculptures by George Phippen. When Phippen died two years later, Nebecker took a job at his foundry, the Bear Paw Bronze Works in Scull Valley, operated by Phippen's son. His big break came in 1972 when John Wayne learned Nebecker had sculpted a portrait statue of him, and Nebecker and his wife presented it to “the Duke.”<br><br>Nebecker's sculptures are well-researched and impress as authentic depictions of the historical American West in the tradition of Charles Russel and Frederick Remington. As Nebecker quickly reminds us, 'Western art is honest and realistic. Western art is portraying a way of life that people take seriously. If you don't portray it correctly, it irritates those who do know what was real.' Nebecker's sculptures sell on both the primary and secondary markets. Born in 1947, Bill Nebecker grew up along the Snake River in Idaho. He carved horses and dogs as a boy but never considered becoming an artist. He first learned the craft of saddle making but was inspired to begin sculpting in 1964 when he attended a show of paintings and sculptures by George Phippen. When Phippen died two years later, Nebecker took a job at his foundry, the Bear Paw Bronze Works in Scull Valley, operated by Phippen's son. His big break came in 1972 when John Wayne learned Nebecker had sculpted a portrait statue of him, and Nebecker and his wife presented it to “the Duke.”<br><br>Nebecker's sculptures are well-researched and impress as authentic depictions of the historical American West in the tradition of Charles Russel and Frederick Remington. As Nebecker quickly reminds us, 'Western art is honest and realistic. Western art is portraying a way of life that people take seriously. If you don't portray it correctly, it irritates those who do know what was real.' Nebecker's sculptures sell on both the primary and secondary markets. Born in 1947, Bill Nebecker grew up along the Snake River in Idaho. He carved horses and dogs as a boy but never considered becoming an artist. He first learned the craft of saddle making but was inspired to begin sculpting in 1964 when he attended a show of paintings and sculptures by George Phippen. When Phippen died two years later, Nebecker took a job at his foundry, the Bear Paw Bronze Works in Scull Valley, operated by Phippen's son. His big break came in 1972 when John Wayne learned Nebecker had sculpted a portrait statue of him, and Nebecker and his wife presented it to “the Duke.”<br><br>Nebecker's sculptures are well-researched and impress as authentic depictions of the historical American West in the tradition of Charles Russel and Frederick Remington. As Nebecker quickly reminds us, 'Western art is honest and realistic. Western art is portraying a way of life that people take seriously. If you don't portray it correctly, it irritates those who do know what was real.' Nebecker's sculptures sell on both the primary and secondary markets.
Sin título23 1/2 x 18 1/4 x 8 1/2 pulg.(59,69 x 46,36 x 21,59 cm) bronce
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Nacido en 1947, Bill Nebecker creció junto al río Snake, en Idaho. De niño tallaba caballos y perros, pero nunca se planteó ser artista. Primero aprendió el oficio de guarnicionero, pero se inspiró para empezar a esculpir en 1964, cuando asistió a una exposición de pinturas y esculturas de George Phippen. Cuando Phippen murió dos años después, Nebecker aceptó un trabajo en su fundición, la Bear Paw Bronze Works de Scull Valley, regentada por el hijo de Phippen. Su gran oportunidad llegó en 1972, cuando John Wayne se enteró de que Nebecker había esculpido un retrato suyo, y Nebecker y su esposa se lo regalaron al "Duque".

Las esculturas de Nebecker están bien documentadas e impresionan como auténticas representaciones del Oeste americano histórico, en la tradición de Charles Russel y Frederick Remington. Como se apresura a recordarnos Nebecker, "el arte del Oeste es honesto y realista. El arte del Oeste representa una forma de vida que la gente se toma en serio. Si no lo retrata correctamente, irrita a los que sí saben lo que era real'. Las esculturas de Nebecker se venden tanto en el mercado primario como en el secundario.
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