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THBHarry Jackson (1924 – 2011) – Two Champs II; Clayton Danks Saddle
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Harry Jackson (1924 – 2011)
Two Champs II; Clayton Danks Saddle
bronze; H. H. Heiser Saddle
20 × 12 × 13 inches; 39 × 21 × 29 inches
inscribed: Clayton Danks on Old Steamboat Two Champs 1907 1909 Cheyenne Wyoming [WFS Italy stamp] [artist’s thumbprint] TCIP 3P © Harry Jackson 1977
In discussing this sculpture, the artist wrote: “Clayton Danks, who I show winning the world championship on Steamboat in Two Champs was high sheriff of Fremont County, the second largest in Wyoming, for sixteen years. He was general manager of a big cow outfit in the badlands – outlaw country south of Baggs, Wyoming – for many years before that, and he was one of the best bronc riders and steer ropers for twenty years starting at the turn of the century. In those days they rode broncs until they stopped bucking.… I want to show that you can’t ‘fit a ride’ like that without finding the horse’s center, and you can’t get in the horse’s center except through your own. You must go into where both centers are one. The moment they become two, you’re in orbit. It is a necessary point to find in this ever-faster world we live in today.”
Clayton Danks was named Champion Bronc Rider of the World at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1907 when he successfully rode Steamboat, perhaps the most famous bucking bronc in the history of rodeo. At Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1909 Danks again won first prize and was awarded this H. H. Heiser saddle for his trophy.
PROVENANCE [Clayton Danks Saddle]
Joseph Lynde, Wyoming, ca. 1970s
John Japp Auctioneers, Casper, Wyoming, 2006
Private collection, Wyoming
View More InformationCondition
Two Champs II
Bronze is in good condition. Small spot of wear on the end of the horse’s tail.
Clayton Danks Saddle
Saddle is in good condition. The leather is soft and pliable, with some cracks throughout. The wool lining shows some wear. Bottom leather strap on the right rear tie down is torn. Silver steer embellishment on left stirrup is missing. Silver embellishments on lower-left front and lower-right rear corners have been reattached. - Buyer's Premium
