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Dave McGary

Dave McGary (1958 - 2013) was active/lived in New Mexico, Arizona.  Dave McGary is known for Indian figure sculpture.

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An interpreter of Native American culture, especially male Indians in historical native dress, Dave McGary is a sculptor whose studio from 1981 has been in Ruidoso, New Mexico. He employs about thirty artisans to complete the finishing work on his pieces that are cast at a variety of foundries.

His work is highly detailed, sometimes with several-hundred pieces welded together, and combines paints with patinas. He begins by making a wire skeleton and builds from the muscles to the skin to the clothing.

He grew up on the family ranch at Cody, Wyoming, and in junior high began casting jewelry. As a teenager, he met his mentor, western sculptor Harry Jackson, who was then living in Caspar, Wyoming. McGary earned a grant to study bronze making with Jackson in Italy where he spent two years studying, learning a variety of casting techniques and studying Renaissance marble carving.

Following that period, he spent several years working in foundries in New Mexico and beca   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 21934 characters.]  Artist bio

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art for sale: Dave McGary 2   
BRONZE SCULPTURE "STRONGHEARTS"
Dave McGary
William H. Bunch Auctions
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William H. Bunch Auctions is offering an artwork for sale by Dave McGary.
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Price:  between $5,000 and $25,000
Title:  BRONZE SCULPTURE STRONGHEARTS
Type:  Sculpture
Medium:  Bronze
Style:  Figuration
Subject:  Figure/Portrait/Genre/Nude
Signature:  Signed
Size:  29.25" x 19.00" x 10.00"
Edition:  21/50

Description:  Bronze sculpture "Stronghearts", bronze with polychrome paint decoration, signed "Dave McGary", edition 21/50, 29-1/4" x 19" x 10", excellent condition

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