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AEDSigned James Earle Fraser "End of the Trail" 1918
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LiveMay 16, 2026
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For your consideration is an Signed James Earle Fraser "End of the Trail", 1918. Bronze is signed "©FRASER 1918" directly below the horse's neck. This stunning bronze is one of the most recognizable icons of the American West, depicting a weary Native American warrior slumped over an equally exhausted pony. Fraser intended the work to symbolize the "vanishing" of Native American peoples as they were pushed to the edge of the Pacific by westward expansion. Fraser drew from his childhood memories in the Dakota Territory, specifically a trapper's comment that Native Americans would eventually be "pushed into the Pacific Ocean". Seneca Chief John Big Tree served as the model for the figure. The sculpture gained national popularity after being presented at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exhibition in 1915. Fraser made several other works related to Native Americans. His design for the Buffalo-Indian Head nickel appeared on the five cent coin from 1913 to 1938. When asked to create something uniquely American, Fraser thought the buffalo and American Indian were integral parts of American culture and history. Another work by Fraser devoted to Native Americans is called The Buffalo Prayer. James Earle Fraser (1876-1953) was a prominent American sculptor of the early 20th century, best known for creating iconic images of the American West. His work is integral to many of Washington D. C.'s most iconic structures. The bronze, sitting on a black marble base, is in wonderfully preserved condition, deep rich patina observed throughout. Measures 7"W x 20"L x 26"H, weight is
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