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This Mama Grizzly and her cubs were created for the family High Sierra Mammoth Mountain Ski Area at Canyon Lodge in Mammoth Lakes, California. It can also be seen at the West Yellowstone Museum in Montana. It is available with … Continue reading
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This royal elk (seven points on each antler) captures the fall bugling season when the elk are rutting and are calling in their cows to gather their “harems.” It is like a high pitched song going up and down the musical … Continue reading
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Douglas Van Howd found inspiration for this touching life-sized bronze sculpture while watching his youngest granddaughter holding a baby bunny rabbit. The young girl, Baylee, is seated cross-legged in her Oshkosh B’gosh overalls. Size: 25.5″H x 17″D x 17.5″W Price: $24,500 USD … Continue reading
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The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is found in the rocky mountains of the United States, and is the most majestic of the North American sheep. This sculpture is typical of the massive broomed-off horns they display. They stay in the … Continue reading
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“Boardeaux” is the name given to this sculpture by the Ferrari-Carano Winery in Healdsburg after they commissioned the larger than life sculpture of the boar as a surprise for Don Carano’s 70th birthday. There, “Bordeaux” sits in a pond and … Continue reading
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Memorial to honor the flight crew of CG-1705. Special thanks to Vic Primeaux and Chris Christensen for the Additional Views photographs! Size: 11′ wingspan Price: Please Inquire
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A life-size monument honoring this World War II hero, Colonel C.E. “Bud” Anderson, a triple ace who served in Europe, guarding bombers as they flew over Germany. He is depicted in his flight uniform, complete with Mark VIII goggles. His … Continue reading
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Dave McCoy is the founder of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Central California. He is a true pioneer of the skiing industry. When Mammoth Village was created, they wanted to honor Dave by commissioning a life + 1/4 sculpture of … Continue reading
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This magnificent piece was commissioned by the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History. Doug hired paleontologist Kenneth Kirkland to incorporate the latest findings to sculpt the most accurate representation of the Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex yet produced. The museum … Continue reading
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We refer to a “relief” as a 3 dimensional flat sculpture that can be mounted on a door or wall. This elephant is a perfect door face, with bronze tusks as the door handles. It was originally created for the … Continue reading
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This life-size sculpture is the only piece that is offered in cold cast material to make it lighter in weight to hang on a wall or fireplace. It is more lifelike than a real elephant head mount because when the … Continue reading
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Famous for being the first to break the sound barrier, General Chuck Yeager in bronze was commissioned by D. Bruce Fite of Fite Development in Sacramento and then donated to Edwards Air Force Base, where both Fite and Yeager were … Continue reading
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“Hatari,” meaning “Danger” in Swahili, is the perfect name for this creation, the endangered Black Rhino. There are very few left in the world today with the largest concentration in the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, which Doug visits annually. The … Continue reading
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Originally commissioned by George Isaacs for Puakea Bay near Kona, Hawaii, this half life-size monument Humpback whale is shown breeching with its young calf. Humpbacks are seen frequently off the shores of Hawaii and Alaska where Doug has spent years … Continue reading
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This bronze African male lion head makes a dramatic statement on a wall, on a door, or above a fireplace. Perfect for the lion-lover! Size: 38″H x 33″W x 2″D Price: $7,500 . .
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This monument of two champions was commissioned by Kenneth Hill for his Hacienda Colima Quarterhorse Ranch: the horse, Mr. Peponita Flo, and rider, Matlock Rose, the holder of the most national and world titles in the field. This monument was … Continue reading
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The original maquette for this piece, 4′ in height, was created for the Department of the Interior, office of the Secretary of the Secretary of Interior in Washington D.C. The monument of the soaring eagle, with its 16′ wingspan, was … Continue reading
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Commissioned by Pat Murphy of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for his home on the Tucker Ranch. Doug depicted this magnificent animal, unique to North America, to be placed at pond’s edge, alerted while drinking. Water is pumped up through him to … Continue reading
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These incredible mountain lions make beautiful additions to outdoor landscaping and rock outcroppings. Available in two poses, one regally alert, and the other reclining and grooming his fur. They can be custom fit to your rocks while in the wax. … Continue reading
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This bronze African male lion is shown on the prowl as they are often seen early in the morning. A big draw for Doug’s annual trip to see the migrations in the Serengeti is to view and photograph this majestic … Continue reading
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The American Bison (often referred to as a Buffalo) is an important part of American history and one of America’s greatest big game animals. Doug felt impressed to create both maquette and monument to depict both the grace and power … Continue reading
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While Douglas Van Howd was White House Artist, he spent time with President Ronald Reagan whose love of the West and horses was evident. When commissioned by a private party to create an 8′ monument, Doug wanted to portray that … Continue reading
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Originally commissioned as “gate hawks” for mounting on both sides of an entrance, they are also available individually for indoors or outdoor landscaping. Size: Double life-size Price: $18,000 USD (each)
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Ronald Reagan served as the 33rd Governor of California and the 40th President of the United States. Douglas Van Howd, White House Artist for the Reagan Administration, was commissioned to sculpture this 8′ monument for the State Capitol of California in Sacramento, which … Continue reading
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Van Howd’s rendition of the Sabertooth Tiger was originally commissioned by Carl Ross for his Safari Business Park in Ontario, California. Doug was provided with research from actual finds by George Page of the La Brea Tar Pit Museum in … Continue reading
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What else but the famed Pony Express! This bronze Pony Express Monument captures the history of the memorable Pony Express ride carrying the news of President Abraham Lincoln’s election. The ride began in St. Joseph, Missouri, ending in Sacramento, California, … Continue reading
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This gorgeous and majestic Bald Eagle with its beak and feet plated in 24 karat gold, nickel plating on the head and tail, and beautiful black pearl talons is exquisite from all directions indoors or out. Size: Life-size Price: Please … Continue reading
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Doug was raised in Nevada where the wild mustangs were part of his early life, and are consequently very accurate. Here he has sculpted seven horses running free, five mares, a foal and a stallion, to honor this last remaining … Continue reading
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The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep is found in the rocky mountains of the United States, and is the most majestic of the North American sheep. This sculpture is typical of the massive broomed-off horns they display. They stay in the … Continue reading
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This Grizzly Bear sculpture was created as a monument for Beaver Creek, Colorado, The UC Berkeley campus as their mascot at the entrance to their stadium, and for the Busch Estate in St. Louis, Missouri. The maquette was presented to … Continue reading
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This sheep monument was commissioned in 2008 for the Reno Cabela’s megastore. In this piece, Doug depicts the Nelson Bighorn Sheep earlier found in the Eastern Sierra area near Reno, Nevada. Size: 30 feet Price: Please Inquire … Continue reading
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This bronze Bald Eagle monument, with its 16′ wingspan, was originally commissioned for a site in Las Vegas, also graces the grounds of the Eagle Lodge at the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and is home at our gallery in Northern … Continue reading
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This pack of wolves was created for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack Stadium in Reno. Size: Double life-size Price: Please Inquire
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This life-size monument was gifted to Dave McCoy, founder of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area in Mammoth Lakes, California on his 75th birthday. This Woolly Mammoth may be the most oft photographed subject, visited by over 2,000,000 people every year. The … Continue reading