“Rarified Heir” (Marco Polo Sheep) by Rick Taylor
In the thin air of the Pamir Mountains dwells the most beautiful of all the wild sheep, the fabled ram of Marco Polo. In this realm might live a 74 inch ram and to this ram would go a title “The King of the Pamirs”. There is a set of pick up horns in the Museum of Natural History in London that were presented to the Queen that are 74 inches long. This sculpture represents the holy grail of mountain dwellers. Standing 14″ tall, this sculpture is photographed with an enhanced color patina but can also be finished traditionally in the warm hues of bronze. The edition is limited to 48. $4500. USD includes shipping. The photo below illustrates a more traditional ,less color enhanced , patinae also available on this piece.