Beautifully Proportioned Bronze Sculpture of a Pueblo Potter by Doug Hyde

Doug Hyde's bronze sculpture Blue Ribbon at Santa Fe Market captures the quiet dignity of a Pueblo potter presenting her award-winning creation. Measuring just under ten inches in height, this beautifully proportioned piece portrays a seated artisan, her expertly crafted pot resting in her hands. The scene is a familiar one in Santa Fe, reminiscent of the merchants who line the Santa Fe Plaza outside the Palace of the Governors.

Hyde's mastery of form and subtle patina work adds depth to the sculpture. The potter's hair and vessel are finished in a darker patina, creating a striking contrast against the warm bronze tones of her figure. The simplicity of the design enhances its elegance, reflecting the timeless artistry of Pueblo pottery.

This bronze, edition #10 of 35, is signed and numbered on the back. Doug Hyde, originally from Oregon, studied under the renowned Apache artist Allan Houser at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe before furthering his education at the San Francisco Institute of Art. After serving in Vietnam, he returned to Santa Fe, where he continued sculpting and became a faculty member at IAIA. His work is widely exhibited and highly regarded in the world of Native American art.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: This Beautifully Proportioned Bronze Sculpture of a Pueblo Potter by Doug Hyde is from a private collection.

Recommended Reading: The Sweet Grass Lives On: Fifty Contemporary North American Indian Artists by Jamake Highwater, 1980

TAGS: Nez Perce, Assiniboine, Chippewa, Native American Bronze, Doug Hyde