Allan Houser
1914-1994
Intimate Conversation
MEDIUM: Bronze, cast 15/20
DIMENSIONS: 11 1/2 inches overall height
ESTIMATE: $7,000.00 - $10,000.00
Signed and dated 87
2026 – AUGUST | LIVE ONLINE,
LOT 415
Additional Information
Provenance:
The Gallery Wall Inc, Scottsdale, AZ
Private collection, Arizona circa 1987
Allan Houser (1914–1994) is widely recognized as one of the most influential Native American sculptors of the twentieth century. A member of the Chiricahua Apache Tribe, Houser transformed Native American sculpture through his distinctive modernist style, blending graceful abstraction with deeply human themes. His monumental public commissions and intimate bronzes alike are celebrated for their elegant simplicity, emotional depth, and timeless expression, earning him an enduring place among America's most important sculptors.
Intimate Conversation exemplifies Houser's remarkable ability to convey profound emotion through refined, flowing forms. Two figures are united in quiet dialogue, their simplified silhouettes emphasizing connection, understanding, and shared humanity rather than individual detail. The sculpture's graceful composition and smooth, organic lines embody the serenity and spiritual sensitivity that define Houser's work. Cast in a limited edition and acquired from The Gallery Wall in Scottsdale, Arizona, this bronze represents an exceptional example of the artist's mature vision and his lasting contribution to modern American sculpture.