Lot 43 Wildlife in Bronze by James Stafford 'Grand Slam' - Artists Proof donated by Stan Potts
Wildlife in Bronze by James Stafford “Grand Slam” Artists Proof donated by Stan Potts
This is an Artist Proof of a series of only 10 ‘Grand Slam’ bronzes by James Stafford. Included is the original certificate made by James Stafford in 2001 to the original owner and donor of this piece. Approx 27"h, 25"w, 24"d, 66lbs.
The Artist:
James Stafford is a sculptor, oil painter and proprietor of wildlife in bronze and unique in that he did his own casting as well as developing patinas specific to each bronze. He studied with and learned from Norman Rockwell, Bob Kuhn, Paul Bransom, Grant Hagen and Conrad Schwering. Some of his notable works include the statue of George and Mary Jane Washington at Centralia’s George Washington Park and “The Guardian” statue honoring fallen law enforcement personnel outside of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
The Donor:
The original owner and donor of this piece was none other than the Legendary Stan Potts. Stan was Idaho WSF Life member #4 and spent a lifetime helping bighorn sheep hunters fulfill their dream of harvesting a bighorn ram. Through these adventures Stan spent many days and nights under the stars in Idaho’s rough and rugged Frank Church- River of No Return Wilderness. Stan was instrumental in securing the bighorn sheep auction and raffle tags in the state of Idaho and was the first Idaho-born hunter to collect a Grand Slam of wild sheep. Stan was also an author documenting some of his great adventures.
At 88 years of age Stan continued his passion for wild sheep conservation in Idaho volunteering for a capture effort with the Jim Sage California Bighorn herd and was also recognized at the 38th Annual Banquet with the Idaho WSF Outstanding Achievement Award.
Stan Potts donated this piece to the Idaho WSF shortly before he passed away. Stan shared that the artist, James Stafford, traded this piece to Stan for a guided bighorn sheep hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness.
All sales are final. Idaho sales tax will be added to the final bid. Buyer is responsible for all shipping and handling costs if it is not picked up at banquet on 3/21/26.
Funds raised will benefit the Endowment Fund in memory of Stan Potts.
Donated by
Stan Potts
This is an Artist Proof of a series of only 10 ‘Grand Slam’ bronzes by James Stafford. Included is the original certificate made by James Stafford in 2001 to the original owner and donor of this piece. Approx 27"h, 25"w, 24"d, 66lbs.
The Artist:
James Stafford is a sculptor, oil painter and proprietor of wildlife in bronze and unique in that he did his own casting as well as developing patinas specific to each bronze. He studied with and learned from Norman Rockwell, Bob Kuhn, Paul Bransom, Grant Hagen and Conrad Schwering. Some of his notable works include the statue of George and Mary Jane Washington at Centralia’s George Washington Park and “The Guardian” statue honoring fallen law enforcement personnel outside of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
The Donor:
The original owner and donor of this piece was none other than the Legendary Stan Potts. Stan was Idaho WSF Life member #4 and spent a lifetime helping bighorn sheep hunters fulfill their dream of harvesting a bighorn ram. Through these adventures Stan spent many days and nights under the stars in Idaho’s rough and rugged Frank Church- River of No Return Wilderness. Stan was instrumental in securing the bighorn sheep auction and raffle tags in the state of Idaho and was the first Idaho-born hunter to collect a Grand Slam of wild sheep. Stan was also an author documenting some of his great adventures.
At 88 years of age Stan continued his passion for wild sheep conservation in Idaho volunteering for a capture effort with the Jim Sage California Bighorn herd and was also recognized at the 38th Annual Banquet with the Idaho WSF Outstanding Achievement Award.
Stan Potts donated this piece to the Idaho WSF shortly before he passed away. Stan shared that the artist, James Stafford, traded this piece to Stan for a guided bighorn sheep hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness.
All sales are final. Idaho sales tax will be added to the final bid. Buyer is responsible for all shipping and handling costs if it is not picked up at banquet on 3/21/26.
Funds raised will benefit the Endowment Fund in memory of Stan Potts.
Donated by
Stan Potts
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