Ken Bjorge (American, 1943-2025), Metropolitan

1990, patinated bronze, from the limited edition of 30, signed and dated with edition series, cast as an eagle hang-gliding atop a feather, mounted atop an oval walnut base.

17 x 29 3/4 x 14 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill and Greensboro, North Carolina

In 1988, Ken Bjorge, formerly an attorney and a professor of law for over 20 years, left the legal profession to pursue a career as a self-taught sculptor. Later that year he opened Bjorge Gallery and Studio in Bigfork, Montana where, inspired by the rich history, beautiful landscapes, and wildlife of the area, he shaped scenes of the American West, representations of wildlife and portraits in bronze.

Ken completed two larger than life-size monuments for Auburn University of Heisman Trophy winners, Pat Sullivan and Bo Jackson. Other portrait commissions include: Coach Jim Owens for The University of Washington, Heisman Trophy winner Earl Campbell for The University of Texas, and a large statue of Cam Newton for Auburn University. Other clients that have commissioned work from Ken include: Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.; California State University of Los Angeles; Dayton Hudson/Target Corp.; Westinghouse Corp.; The Living Desert Wildlife Park of Palm Desert, CA; The Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart, Indiana; Trademark Acquisition & Development Co. of Fort Worth, TX; Lincoln Harris Corp.; The International Order of St. Hubertus; Flathead Bank of Bigfork, MT; Majestic Valley, LLC; and The Woodmansee Group, as well as numerous private individuals.

Good estate condition; some minor spotting to the tail underside.