{"product_id":"1998-prix-de-west-collectors-bolo-by-richard-greeves","title":"1998 Prix de West Collectors' Bolo by Richard Greeves","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1998 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collectors’ Bolo was designed by renowned Western sculptor Richard Greeves, whose work is celebrated for its sensitive and meticulously researched portrayals of Native American subjects. Greeves developed a lifelong connection to the Northern Plains, spending decades living and working among Native communities in Wyoming and drawing upon those experiences throughout his career. His sculptures are distinguished by their attention to historical detail, authenticity, and dignity of character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreeves has a distinguished history with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. His bronze sculpture \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Land of the Water People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e received the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purchase Award in 1977, and in 2000 he was honored with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e James Earle Fraser Sculpture Award. The 1998 Collectors’ Bolo represents another important part of that relationship, translating Greeves’ sculptural artistry into a wearable Western collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced as part of the annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bolo tradition, this piece offers collectors a tangible connection to one of the most respected sculptors in contemporary Western art. Greeves’ involvement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across more than two decades—from his 1977 Purchase Award to the 1998 collectors’ bolo and his 2000 sculpture award—underscores the significance of this piece within both his career and the history of the exhibition. As a limited collectible created by a major Western sculptor, it is an especially distinctive piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrix de West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e history.\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":31907151937626,"sku":"JEWL-000-0016","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":31907151970394,"sku":"JEWL-000-0039","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/5778\/1594\/files\/1998_PdW_Bolo_-_Richard_Greeves_Bronze.png?v=1787086914","url":"https:\/\/persimmonhillstore.com\/products\/1998-prix-de-west-collectors-bolo-by-richard-greeves","provider":"Persimmon Hill at the National Cowboy \u0026 Western Heritage Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}