This bronze ashtray does not have a cast number on its exterior. There could be one on the interior of the bronze, but this portion is not visible because the bottom is closed off with sheet metal. It was purchased by Philip G. Cole in October 1926.
Information given by Ann Boulton Young, Associate Conservator for the Gilcrease Museum, 2018
Charles M. Russell Artworks in Gilcrease Collection
Renowned as an iconic figure in 20th century American art for his portrayals of the American West, Gilcrease Museum houses and displays masterworks from the prolific life of artist Charles M. Russell. Significant samplings of Charles M. Russell’s mature painting style is enriched by Gilcrease Museum’s equally important collection of the artist’s bronze sculptures, sketches, and personal belongings. In addition to the Charles M. Russell paintings and sculptures in the museum’s permanent art collections, the museum archives is the proud home of the Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman). The research collection’s catalog of preparatory drawings, sketches, and illustrated letters adds to the depth and understanding of Charles M Russell’s life and artistic process.
Russell, Charles. Smoking to the Spirit of the Buffalo. 0837.17. modeled 1914; lost-wax cast 1926. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/083717 (03/26/2019).
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