THE PROSPECTOR - a signed bronze sculpture by Eddie Hackman (limited edition 65/1000)
A nicely detailed bronze figurine by Australian sculptor Eddie Hackman (b.1933) and this one would have been titled THE PROSPECTOR.
Eddie specialised in bronze sculptures of animals, Australian cowboys and other characters who once inhabited the Australian Outback in times past. The "swagman" was a freelance worker, especially for farms in the Outback and travelled in search of work. He carried his "swag" (tools) in his swagbag along with his other essential belongings, hence the name 'swagman'.
This piece shows a kneeling man panning for gold and is nicely detailed all over. A good solid weight piece.
If anyone knows what year this sculpture was made, I'd be grateful to hear from you.
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DESCRIPTION:
Size: about 4 1/2" height (162mm).
Finish: an applied patina all over. Undersides lined with green baize.
Material(s): solid hot-cast bronze.
Imprint: EDDIE HACKMAN No. 65/1000 and a H within a circle.
Weight: about 610g
Approximate age: unsure, but likely 1980's or earlier?
THE PROSPECTOR - a signed bronze sculpture by Eddie Hackman (limited edition 65/1000)
A nicely detailed bronze figurine by Australian sculptor Eddie Hackman (b.1933) and this one would have been titled THE PROSPECTOR.
Eddie specialised in bronze sculptures of animals, Australian cowboys and other characters who once inhabited the Australian Outback in times past. The "swagman" was a freelance worker, especially for farms in the Outback and travelled in search of work. He carried his "swag" (tools) in his swagbag along with his other essential belongings, hence the name 'swagman'.
This piece shows a kneeling man panning for gold and is nicely detailed all over. A good solid weight piece.
If anyone knows what year this sculpture was made, I'd be grateful to hear from you.
.
DESCRIPTION:
Size: about 4 1/2" height (162mm).
Finish: an applied patina all over. Undersides lined with green baize.
Material(s): solid hot-cast bronze.
Imprint: EDDIE HACKMAN No. 65/1000 and a H within a circle.
Weight: about 610g
Approximate age: unsure, but likely 1980's or earlier?