Running Wind Artist Proof
$956.00
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There’s an immediacy here that feels like watching a story unfold: a muscular hunter reaches upward, chest thrust forward, as a large raptor lands or rises from his outstretched arm. The sculpture’s upward sweep—from the rocky base through the figure’s taut torso to the bird’s broad wings—creates a sense of motion and shared purpose. Warm, bronzed skin tones contrast with the cooler, textured feathers, making the eagle read both powerful and alive against the human presence. Small details—the flex of the hunter’s fingers, the turned head and steady gaze, the suggestion of braided hair and regalia at his hip—give the figure personality and a quiet pride rather than brute force. The rock anchor at the feet grounds the drama, while the bird’s wingspan opens the composition into space, lending it a ceremonial, almost reverent mood. It feels like a moment of mutual respect between man and bird, equal parts ritual and skillful partnership—an object that brings energy and storytelling into a room without shouting for attention.
The Artwork
About Feathered Fury Artist Proof
Well known in his tribe for being a skilled hunter of eagles and hawks, Two Feathers is said to know the nesting spot of every great bird within seven days travel. Talk among his people is that he charms the feathers from eagles; sparing their lives in exchange for their plumage. In his youth, he began capturing small hawks and other birds as a boyhood game.
"Our feathered brothers belong to the sky," he stated firmly. Since that time, Two Feathers selected only a few choice feathers from each of his captives prior to their release.
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About the Collection
Christopher Pardell is a renowned sculptor, celebrated for his intricately detailed bronze sculptures depicting Native American culture, cowboy life, and the American frontier. His work blends historical storytelling with masterful craftsmanship, capturing the spirit of the Old West in fine art collectibles and limited edition bronzes. Known for his Western figurative sculptures and detailed miniatures, Pardell’s creations showcase dynamic movement and historical accuracy, making his pieces highly sought after by collectors of Western and Native American art.
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Mixed-media sculpture may combine materials such as lost-wax bronze, fine pewter, brass, copper, 24-karat gold vermeil, hand-applied patinas, and selected embellishments such as Lucite.
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This limited-edition sculpture includes a Certificate of Authenticity and is made in the USA.
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Image copyright © 2026 by Christopher Pardell.
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Christopher Pardell began sculpting at the tender age of four, and by his teenage years, Pardell had come to the realization that sculpting was to become his life's work. Influenced by the work of renowned sculptors Russell, Remington and Rodin, Pardell wanted to pursue his passion for realism. His formal education was laid aside in favor of an apprentice moldmaker position with a commercial statuary company, and it was there that he received what he considers to be his "real education in art."
As an apprentice to the Italian master artisans who ran the statuary, Christopher rapidly learned the skills that would enable him to excel as an artist and earn the stature that has come with his success. Never sketching his designs on paper, Christopher composes all of his work in three dimensions, in a maquette. This unique approach explains the unparalleled beauty and detail that are the trademarks of his work. Christophers exceptional style and special talent have served to impress even the most discriminating collector.
Currently, his artwork can be found in public and private collections throughout the world
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