I dug up a limestone foot long 20lb rock that has an engraving. BOWIE 1831. I live in Bexar County San Antonio and I did research. I believe it's Alamo Hero James Bowie's personal carving
These were purchased back in the early 2000's from an estate sale in Alberta, CD. Prior to purchasing these the seller stated that they had been in his family for as long as he could remember.
I am wanting to know the value and if they are prints or originals. The backs are sealed. I have come across similar works of the Brave, however nothing identical and no findings on the mother and child. Both are signed. No numbers that I can see. Difficult to get a good picture do the protective coverings, not glass, and have no sheen. Both measure 24 x30 ".
Thank you
GERDA CHRISTOFFERSEN
Looking for any more information in this set?
October 5, 1917 - July 14, 2012
Bio: Native American Indian portrait artist, Born in Denmark, she emigrated to Canada with her family. In her teens, as a creative young artist, she originated interpretations of the papoose. She was already an acclaimed and professional artist when she came to New Mexico as a young woman and immersed herself in the history of the Southwest Indians. She devoted subsequent years to portraying both the pathos and pride of those people.
I found this in the basement of a Victorian mansion I was hired to clean out in St. Louis, Mo. I have no basis for any opinion I may have about it other than what I can observe about its construction. It appears to be cast metal and then bronze plated. I don't think the legs are original because the knobs on the bottom appear to be where the original legs went and someone later welded these legs onto the corners. It is about 48 inches long, 28 inches wide and 24 inches tall. Extremely heavy, 80 pounds or more. The intriguing part is the holes. Was it an altar or ceremonial piece? A gaming table? Or just some 1960-70's knockoff that somehow made it into a well to do families basement? I know its at least that old because I found it in the early 80's and the patina was on it already. I genuinely appreciate your time and any information you may have that could help solve a nearly half century old mystery.
