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Bronze equestrian statue of a rider on a rearing horse, with a lariat, mounted on a wooden base with a plaque.
Bronze sculpture of a rider on a rearing horse, with a lasso in hand, mounted on a wooden base with a plaque
Bronze equestrian sculpture showing riders on galloping horses atop a wooden pedestal with ropes trailing from the figures.
Bronze sculpture showing a group of horsemen charging, mounted on a wooden base/pedestal.
Bronze equestrian statue of a rider on a rearing horse, with a lariat, mounted on a wooden base with a plaque.
Bronze sculpture of a rider on a rearing horse, with a lasso in hand, mounted on a wooden base with a plaque
Bronze equestrian sculpture showing riders on galloping horses atop a wooden pedestal with ropes trailing from the figures.
Bronze sculpture showing a group of horsemen charging, mounted on a wooden base/pedestal.

Grant Speed

1930-2011

When Two are Too Many

MEDIUM: Bronze, cast 2/30

DIMENSIONS: 20 inches overall height

ESTIMATE: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00

Signed/CA and dated 1985

Additional Information

Provenance: Private collection, Texas circa 2005

Action and storytelling lie at the heart of Grant Speed's sculpture, and When Two are Too Many captures both with remarkable immediacy. Suspended in a split second of explosive movement, a cowboy struggles to stay aboard a bucking horse while an enraged bull charges into the fray, creating a composition that is as dynamic as it is dramatic. Every angle reveals new energy, from the twisting figures to the rugged terrain beneath them, reflecting Speed's keen understanding of anatomy, balance, and motion.

A celebrated sculptor of the contemporary American West, Speed has built a reputation for transforming rodeo and ranch life into compelling bronze compositions that honor the grit, courage, and unpredictability of the cowboy tradition. Rather than simply recording an event, his work conveys the intensity and emotion of life in the arena, making each sculpture feel alive long after the action has ended. Cast as number 2 from an edition of 30 and acquired through the Texas Art Gallery Auction in 2005, When Two are Too Many is an outstanding example of the artist's ability to fuse technical excellence with the enduring excitement of Western sport.

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