William Koelpin Sr ART FOR SALE

1938 Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 1996 Waukesha, Wisconsin. Known for: Wildlife and waterfowl sculpture, painting and decoy woodcarving.

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Koelpin (1938-1996), was devoted to sporting art with precise depictions of hunting wildlife, and nautical scenes. Growing up outside of Milwaukee, like many wildlife artists, William Koelpin was an avid hunter and fisher. Teaching himself through field studies and a few life drawing classes in college, he often painted and carved during his down time as a firefighter. Koelpin became a full time artist in 1974 shortly after selling all of his work at a Midwest Carvers Collectors meeting. He quickly became known for his realistic wood carvings, paintings and bronzes. His honors include: . "Best in World" - Art and Waterfowl Exhibit in Salisbury, Maryland . Certificate of Excellence - Philadelphia Wildfowl Exhibition . "One of the Best... Read full biography

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Bear Country

Type:Sculpture

Size:11.00" x 29.00" x 11.00"

Medium:Bronze

Signed:Signed

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Estimate $4000-6000. SOLD FOR $18,150 AT THE COEUR D'ALENE ART AUCTION! Now taking consignments. For more information, please call or visit www.cdaartauction.com

Price: SOLD