"Undisputed King" bronze sculpture of a male Elk by Gary Cooley for sale at Sculpture Collector

Description: Magnificent bronze sculpture by renowned wildlife artist Gary Cooley. "Undisputed King" 1986 9/18. Features Male Elk standing tall trumpeting his dominance in a natural setting. Bronze figure and woodland scene on granite and wood base. 23" high x 20" long x 14" deep. 72lbs. Signed and dated. A truly beautiful and amazing piece of art. A wonderful sculpture for the office, home or gallery display.

"My work is a study in motion, with a natural flow and balance creating a 360-degree experience of emotion, energy and life," he explains. "The patina finishes are the result of using experimental combinations of chemicals and heat to create inspired and variable effects from realistic to unpredictably exotic."

An Energetic Outdoorsman
Cooley has spent years fishing, hunting, hiking and running rivers throughout the Northwest. During these trips he sketches, photographs, sculpts, or paints the scenery and wildlife around him. While raising a family, he ran a successful business for 20 years in Junction City, Oregon, pursuing his artistic interests when he could. Since the sale of his business in 1985, he has dedicated himself full time to his art.

Cooley's sculpting process blends observation and technique. He carefully considers every detail, contemplating form and movement and incorporating variations in texture, light, shadows... and attitude.

The winner of numerous commissions and awards, including "Artist of the Year" from Safari Club International, Cooley presents work that ranges from realistic to abstract, life-size to tabletop. You'll find Cooley originals in living rooms, landscapes, corporate offices, and private collections worldwide.