“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.
“Clash in the Caucasus ” (Dagestan / Eastern Tur) by Rick Taylor
Tur inhabit some of the steepest country in the world. This sculpture depicts a scaled version of the current world record Dagestan Tur (whose long horn measures 47 inches) engaging in a fight for dominance. The limited edition bronze sculpture measures 22 inches long and 12 inches tall and is mounted on 2 inch thick walnut. The edition will be limited to 48. $6800 USD includes shipping in US and Canada. THIS EDITION IS CLOSED
“The Salmo Ram” in Salmo BC by Rick Taylor.
The Salmo Ram in progress with the artist.
“The Salmo Ram”, the artist, wife Carole, dog Akeley and Guido, the stone mason erecting monument in Salmo BC.
“The Salmo Ram”, was originally installed beside the Tourist Information Centre on Highway 3 south of Salmo BC, to commemorate the regions winter feeding program of a resident herd of bighorn sheep. The tourist centre has subsequently been closed but the picnic and parking area is still open for viewing of this monument.
Gary Rigotti Monument (California bighorn) by Rick Taylor.
Gary Rigotti and wife Yvonne with monumental sculpture by Rick Taylor.
This personal commission of a life-size bighorn sheep was done for Gary and Yvonne Rigotti for their home. This was Gary’s first ram. a California bighorn , taken on a self-guided hunt in his home state of Oregon. It was this sheep that started him on his current obsession. Inquire about custom work.
“Under the Midnight Sun” unveiled in front of government buildings in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. By Rick Taylor and sponsors.
"Under the Midnight Sun"(Dall sheep monument in front of Whitehorse, Yukon Visitors Centre. By Rick Taylor.
“Under the Midnight Sun” is based on a previous world record ram that was guided by the legendary outfitter Alec Van Bibber. This monument was commissioned by the Yukon Outfitters Association to adorn the Yukon Visitor Reception Centre as a gift from the hunters who visit and enjoy the Yukon and services of the outfitters.
"Under the Midnight Sun" (Dall Sheep Monument) by RIck Taylor.
“Home of the Cougars” (Monument at Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta by Rick Taylor
"Home of the Cougars" located at Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta, by Rick Taylor.
When PCL Contractors finished the expansion of the recreational facilities of Mount Royal College, the CEO (Mr. Simpson) and his board wished to honor the sports teams of the school which are all called “Cougars”. This monument is 2X life-size and is installed indoors, in a central location that has become a meeting place and focus for students and visitors.
“Legend of the Prophet” (The Chadwick Ram) Fort Nelson, B.C. Canada. By RIck Taylor
"The Legend of the Prophet" Ft. Nelson, BC, Canada. L to R-Rick Taylor, Mrs. Elizabeth Golada, Mrs. Ishbel Cochrane, Carole Danyluk
“The Legend of the Prophet” (The Chadwick Ram) was the first bronze monument to be commissioned by the Guides and Outfitters Association of British Columbia. This famous stone sheep is the logo of the Wild Sheep Foundation and to this day represents what some consider to be the finest North American trophy animal ever harvested. The hunt was outfitted by Roy Hargreaves and expedited by Frank Golata. “Legend” stands in front of the Historical Museum of Ft. Nelson, along the Alaska Highway with the stone sheep mountain range to the west. At the dedication of the monument to the public, we were honored to have Ishbel Cochrane (Roy Hargreaves’ daughter and Betty Golata (Frank Golata’s wife) in attendance. The names of the hundred sponsors who’s generosity made this effort possible are displayed on the plinth on bronze plaques and include many hunters, outfitters and local people.
“High Blue Heaven” (Tibetan blue sheep) by Rick Taylor
On an expedition to China in 2001, Rick and Carole collected a beautiful blue sheep. These unique but plentiful animals live on the Tibetan Plateau in the western reaches of the country. The limited edition bronze sculpture entitled “High Blue Heaven” depicts two blue sheep. It has an enhanced color patina to capture the beauty of its pellage and is mounted on a trianular walnut base. This sculpture is 15 inches high and is limited to an edition of 48. THIS EDITION IS SOLD OUT.
“High up in the Arctic” (World Record Arctic Island Caribou). By Rick Taylor
Marking many Arctic ridge tops are human made stone figures called “inukshuks”. They are way-finding symbols for native people and historically were used to drive caribou along certain routes. This caribou uses the inukshuk as a convenient scratching post. “High up in the Arctic” is a piece that is very personal to Rick. In 2009, on a hunt in Nunavut Territory, Canada, he was lucky enough to harvest a beautiful Arctic Island Caribou bull that officially scores 416 SCI points to become the new world record. At the 2010 SCI convention in Reno the rack was panel scored and beat the old record by 29 points. And to honor the event, the caribou bull depicted in the bronze “High up in the Arctic” bears a replica of the set of antlers of Rick’s new world record trophy. Each piece, in the limited edition bronze series, entitled “High up in the Arctic”, will unofficially be marked as one of forty-eight as befitting a new world record. It will also have an official foundry serial number. This sculpture is 18 inches long and 15″ tall. It is mounted on fine walnut wood. $8500 CDN includes shipping in US and Canada.
“Heading for Radium” Life-size bighorn monument donated to B.C. town by Rick Taylor
Radium Hotsprings is located in the heart of the British Columbia Rocky Mountains. The theme of the town is “Bighorn in our Backyard” as wild bighorn sheep winter all around the valley bottom including their backyards. With this in mind, a monument was commissioned by the town to commemorate this theme. The monument’s purpose is to raise awareness about the presence of these animals and the challenges presented to them as they live in such close proximity with people. This cast bronze original monument now greets visitors to the tourist centre in the heart of town and with interpretive plaques it outlines the life of the Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep and recognizes the sponsors who funded this project.
The unveiling of "Heading for Radium" in Radium BC.
The real thing.