Running Wind Artist Proof
$956.00
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The Gallery's Perspective
A soft, watchful tenderness anchors this small sculpture—the mother’s downward gaze and the careful cradle of her arms make the emotional center unmistakable. Christopher Pardell has given the figure a quiet strength: the long hair and modest posture suggest calm protectiveness while the infant, wrapped and relaxed, rests as if newly arrived into a safe, familiar world. The painted details on her dress—subtle beads of color and textured patterning—add a tactile richness that contrasts with the smooth bronze-like surfaces of skin and hair, making the piece feel both intimate and lived-in. At roughly eight inches, its scale encourages close proximity; you can almost sense the hush of that first meeting between parent and child. It’s a contemplative, compassionate work that quietly celebrates arrival, care, and the steady presence of family.
The Artwork
About First Born
First Born by Christopher Pardell, Legends, Native American Collection Limited Annual. Retired 12-31-94
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About the Collection
Christopher Pardell is a renowned sculptor, celebrated for his intricately detailed bronze sculptures depicting Native American culture, cowboy life, and the American frontier. His work blends historical storytelling with masterful craftsmanship, capturing the spirit of the Old West in fine art collectibles and limited edition bronzes. Known for his Western figurative sculptures and detailed miniatures, Pardell’s creations showcase dynamic movement and historical accuracy, making his pieces highly sought after by collectors of Western and Native American art.
Materials
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Mixed-media sculpture may combine materials such as lost-wax bronze, fine pewter, brass, copper, 24-karat gold vermeil, hand-applied patinas, and selected embellishments such as Lucite.
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This limited-edition sculpture includes a Certificate of Authenticity and is made in the USA.
Image Rights
Image copyright © 2026 by Christopher Pardell.
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Christopher Pardell began sculpting at the tender age of four, and by his teenage years, Pardell had come to the realization that sculpting was to become his life's work. Influenced by the work of renowned sculptors Russell, Remington and Rodin, Pardell wanted to pursue his passion for realism. His formal education was laid aside in favor of an apprentice moldmaker position with a commercial statuary company, and it was there that he received what he considers to be his "real education in art."
As an apprentice to the Italian master artisans who ran the statuary, Christopher rapidly learned the skills that would enable him to excel as an artist and earn the stature that has come with his success. Never sketching his designs on paper, Christopher composes all of his work in three dimensions, in a maquette. This unique approach explains the unparalleled beauty and detail that are the trademarks of his work. Christophers exceptional style and special talent have served to impress even the most discriminating collector.
Currently, his artwork can be found in public and private collections throughout the world
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