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Lot #124
Lot #126

Lot 125: "Broken Treaty" Bronze by Mark Hopkins

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 125: "Broken Treaty" Bronze by Mark Hopkins

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
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"Broken Treaty" Bronze by Mark Hopkins

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Description:

This bronze by artist Mark Hopkins shows the sentiment of the abundant broken treaties the Native Americans repeatedly received from the American government. The bronze depicts three Native Americans with the wind whipping their shawls, likely in reference to the harsh conditions of the Trail of Tears. The trio is being led by an older man with two feathers in his hair and clutching his outer most layer to himself tightly. The other two depicted are likely a couple with the man wrapping his arm around a woman to keep her close while keeping his hand on the shoulder of the leader. His other arm seems to be reaching out for the blowing end of his shawl. The trio is only shown only from the shoulders up with the older man connecting the three to the base creating a sense that he is what grounds them to this mortal plane, while also feeling that this is a mere glimpse of the struggle that awaits them on their journey. The piece is signed on the rear of the base "Mark Hopkins 93 187/450".

Rating Definition:

Excellent, showing minimal storage and handling evidence and one slight spot of oxidation on the base.



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