1980s Bronze Roaring Bear by Wally Shoop “No Intruders” Western Wildlife Sculpture

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This striking wildlife bronze by sculptor Wally Shoop, titled “No Intruders,” portrays a powerful bear mid-roar, rearing from a rugged … Read more This striking wildlife bronze by sculptor Wally Shoop, titled “No Intruders,” portrays a powerful bear mid-roar, rearing from a rugged rock outcrop. The piece is richly patinated with warm brown and golden tones, giving depth to the beast’s fur and the naturalistic base. The bear’s expressive posture — open jaws, raised heads, tense muscles — conveys a fierce territorial warning, fitting the work’s title. Shoop has signed and dated the piece (e.g., “Shoop ’83”), and it rests on a finely finished octagonal hardwood base, which grounds the dynamic bronze form and provides an elegant, museum-quality presentation. The artist, Wally Shoop, draws his inspiration from his observations of the natural world, his imaginative searching for images both accurate and powerful, and his American Indian heritage of respect for nature and the almost spiritual qualities of animal life. The realistic bronze sculptures produced in his studio provide ample evidence of his creative force and dedication to his artistic intent – to capture human feelings within natural forms. See less