Ken Bjorge (American, 1943-2025), Heading Out, Commissioned Monumental Bronze Statue

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Larger than life scale statue of three Canada Geese taking flight, patinated bronze, limited edition numbered 4 of 25, signed and dated "Borge / 2000" to the grassy knoll base, mounted to a large stone slab, originally commissioned for placement at a private residence.

61 1/2 x 74 x 55 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 condition; some surface stains, light oxidation, and marks from outdoor display; bronze currently sits unbolted to the stone base, hardware for securing tighter/flush to the stone is included.
Please note: Due to the size and weight, Leland Little staff are not able to assist in the moving and or loading of this Lot.