{"product_id":"1993-prix-de-west-collectors-bolo-sundowner-by-hollis-williford","title":"1993 Prix de West Collectors' Bolo: Sundowner by Hollis Williford","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1993 \u003cem\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/em\u003e Collectors’ Bolo, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSundowner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was created by acclaimed Western artist and sculptor Hollis Randol Williford (1940–2007). Born in Texas and later based in Colorado, Williford worked in sculpture, painting, drawing and etching, developing a distinctive approach to Western subjects that emphasized character, movement and the essential qualities of his subjects. His work is held in the collections of institutions including the Denver Art Museum, Thomas Gilcrease Museum and here at the National Cowboy \u0026amp; Western Heritage Museum. Fellow artist Clarence Tillenius remembered Williford as someone who was \"constantly seeking the essential ingredient, the thing that makes his sculpture live.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliford had a particularly distinguished history with \u003cem\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/em\u003e. He received the \u003cem\u003ePrix de West \u003c\/em\u003ePurchase Award twice, first in 1980 for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Snake Priest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and again in 1988 for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome Sundown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That second work holds a special place in the history of the National Cowboy \u0026amp; Western Heritage Museum: a bronze version is part of the Museum's collection, while a monumental twelve-foot version stands at the Museum's entrance. The Museum has described Williford as an artist who captured \"the true sense of the American West,\" making his work especially fitting for an institution devoted to preserving and interpreting Western culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated only five years after Williford's second \u003cem\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/em\u003e Purchase Award, the 1993 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSundowner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bolo is significant on several levels. It represents the work of a two-time Prix de West Award winner, connects directly to one of the most recognizable sculptures at the National Cowboy \u0026amp; Western Heritage Museum, and belongs to a collectible tradition that brings fine Western art into everyday life. More than a commemorative piece, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSundowner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small-scale example of Williford's contribution to the visual history of the American West and to the enduring legacy of \u003cem\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Collectors' Bolo tradition began in 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to your collection of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebolos or start your collection today! These bolos are replicas of the original artwork. Each bolo comes with a braided horsehair bolo tie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscounts are not available for this item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Cowboy \u0026 Western Heritage Museum","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":48346041417986,"sku":"JEWL-000-0011","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/5778\/1594\/files\/1993_PdW_Bolo_-_Sundowner_by_Hollis_Williford_1_029792a4-7a71-403d-b549-5f279e1d477b.png?v=1787239356","url":"https:\/\/persimmonhillstore.com\/products\/1993-prix-de-west-collectors-bolo-sundowner-by-hollis-williford","provider":"Persimmon Hill at the National Cowboy \u0026 Western Heritage Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}