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"Foreign Competition"Inspired by wildlife on the Sandy River where he lives, Roger Cooke has created this extraordinary bronze of osprey, steelhead and otter for the enjoyment of any lover of wildlife and exceptional art. The idea was born when Cooke was fishing for steelhead (ocean-going rainbow trout) one morning at a favorite location. As he watched from a front-row seat, one of nature's most joyous creatures, the otter, romped in the river and on the beachy sand. Down river, perched boldly atop a 120-foot high fir snag, was the nest of that magnificent fishing eagle, the osprey. In his mind's eye, the artist saw a drama play out -- a confrontation between the playful otter and the powerful osprey over the ownership of a giant steelhead. A painting would not do it justice. The subject demanded the power of three-dimensional bronze. Bringing this tension-filled moment to life required months of research and painstaking labor. Cooke was uncompromising in his efforts to accurately capture the form and spirit of each animal, and to render every detail with care. The result is sure to please the most discriminating wildlife collector. "Foreign Competition" is available in a limited edition of 36. The bronze, set on a green marble and polished walnut base, is 38" high and 32" wide. The issue price is $9500. |
