Ernest Berke (American, 1921-2010)Blackfoot Tracker
Signed, dated, and numbered “Ernest
Berke/© 1955/m” in the bronze at the back of
the base.
Bronze with brown/black patina, 15 3/4 x 18 x
8 in. (31.8 x 45.7 x 20.3 cm), with a self-base.
Condition: Dust and dirt to interstices.
$3,000-5,000407
Ernest Berke (American, 1921-2010)The Chieftain
Titled, numbered, dated, and signed “The
Chieftain/k/© 1967/Ernest Berke” in the
bronze base behind the horse’s left rear leg.
Bronze with dark brown patina, 18 1/2 x
19 x 8 1/2 in. (47.0 x 48.3 x 21.6 cm),
mounted to a wooden plinth.
Condition: Three small pieces broken from the
sculpture accompany the work, slight bend to
spear, dust and dirt to interstices.
$2,000-3,00014Online bidding at http://www.skinnerinc.com 81
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