R. Scott Nickell
Discipline(s): Bronze Sculpture
Accolades: NOTICE: The artist is available for commission work for monument pieces. Current works may also be pointed up to monument size.
Bio:
R. Scott Nickell, gallery owner and sculptor, is an unlikely combination of Geophysicist and Artist. Thanks to a birthday gift of sculpting lessons from his wife, Marsha, he has discovered his true calling. When viewing a Nickell Indian bronze, one will notice the authenticity of the dress, shirt, moccasins and other trappings. Nickell is especially interested in Native American beadwork, which he takes incredible pains to duplicate from actual artifacts, including painting each bead by hand on a finished bronze.

After studying artifacts from museums and private collections, Nickell adorns his proud sculpture, which range form 24 inch figures to two-third life-size, with all the appropriate accoutrements for their tribe and lifestyle. His collection of Native American men and women, cowboys and cowgirls proves the meticulous attention that had been given to detail of the figures. Researching for an average of one month per sculpture allows Nickell to achieve the incredible likenesses of his bronzes to actual living beings in our past. These pieces are certainly a valuable contribution to both the art world and the heritage of America.

His sculptures can be found in numerous corporate and private collections across America and abroad.
 
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Untitled Arapaho Dancer
Clay Maquette for Bronze
18.5Hx24Wx19D
$5,500 precast
1/2 down to order
Untitled Arapaho Dancer
Beadwork Detail
18.5Hx24Wx19D
$5,500 precast
Untitled Arapaho Dancer
Profile detail
18.5Hx24Wx19D
$5,500 precast
Untitled Arapaho Dancer
Top View
18.5Hx24Wx19D
$5,500 precast
Apache Skye
Bronze Edition of 24
16"H x 19"W x 10"D
Pre-cast $3,950
W/half down to order
Arapaho Ghost Dance
Bronze, 2/3 life size
edition #4/15
$16,000
Awaiting The Signal
Detail
Edition of 24
32 3/4"H x 12"W x 12"D
Pre-cast: $4,950
W/Half down to order
Awaiting The Signal
Edition of 24
32 3/4"H x 12"W x 12"D
Pre-cast: $4,950
W/half down to order
Cheyenne Celebration
Back
Edition of 24
27 1/2"H x 15"W x 18"D
Cheyenne Celebration
Side Detail
Cheyenne Celebration
Edition of 24
27 1/2"H x 15"W x 18"D
$8,500
SOLD OUT
Cheyenne Celebration
Detail
Edition of 24
27 1/2"H x 15"W x 18"D
Cheyenne Honor
Bronze
Edition of 24(Sold out)
33 1/2"H x 11 3/4"W x 12 1/2"D
Artist Proof (AP) Available
$7,500
SOLD OUT
Cheyenne Honor
Edition of 15
2/3 life size
7 feet 5 inches on base
Pre-cast: $20,500
with half down to order
Cheyenne Honor
Edition of 15
2/3 life size
7 feet 5 inches on base
Pre-cast: $20,500
with half down to order
Cheyenne Honor
Edition of 15
2/3 life size
7 feet 5 inches on base
Pre-cast: $20,500
with half down to order
Chief Joseph-Nez Perce Detail
Edition of 24
34 1/4"H x 12"W x 12"D
Pre-cast: $5,700
Reserve with half down
Chief Joseph-Nez Perce
Edition of 24
34 1/4"H x 12"W x 12"D
Pre-cast: $5,700
Reserve with half down
Chief Joseph-Nez Perce
Moccasin detail
Chief of Acquisitions
Bronze, Edition of 24
32"H x 13"W x 10"D
Pre-Cast" $4750
with half down to order
Chief of Acquisitions
Back View
Chief of Acquisitions
Detail
Chief of Acquisitions
Detail of Beadwork
Chief Washakie - Shoshone
Bronze
Edition of 24
39(h)x12(w)x13(d)
Pre-cast: $7,800
Reserve with half down.
Chief Washakie - Shoshone
Detail
Chief Washakie - Shoshone
Detail.
Chief Washakie - Shoshone
Side view
Chiricahua Apache
Bronze, edition of 24
30"H x 11"W x 9"D
SOLD OUT
Cowboy Signature
Bronze, edition of 24
30"H x 12"W x 13"D
Pre-cast: $4,250
1/2 down to order
General James Longstreet
Bronze
Edition of 30
27" High
$2,950
Leather & Grace
Bronze, Edition of 24
29"H x 11"W x 10"D
#14/24-$5200

Mountain Spirit Blessing
Bronze, Edition of 24
27"H x 9"W x 9"D
Pre-cast $2,800
W/half down to order
Prayer Of The Dog Soldier
Bronze, Edition of 24
34"h x 15"w x 11"d
SOLD OUT
Running Thunder
Bronze, Edition of 24
29H x 14W x 12D
SOLD OUT
Running Thunder
Back View
Sacajawea-Jan. 1806
Bronze, edition of 24
27"H x 12"W
Pre-cast: $4,450
Half down to order
Sacajawea-Jan. 1806
Sacred Circle
Secondary Market
Bronze, Edition of 24
28H x 19W x 15D
$12,000
Sacred Traditions
Bronze, edition of 24
30H x 21W x 9D
Pre-Cast: $4,950
W/half down to order
Shadows of the Past
Completed 10/5/2008
edition of 24
30"H x 20"W x 17"D
Pre-Cast: $6,800
w/half down to order
Shadows of the Past
Completed 10/5/2008
Shadows of the Past
Detail of Beaded
Moccasins
Shadows of the Past
Detail of Horse
Dance Stick
Shadows of the Past
Back View
Shadows of the Past
Right View
Shadows of the Past
Detail
Shadows of the Past
Private Collection
Hunt, Texas
Strikes At Night
Bronze, Edition of 15
2/3rd life size
6 1/2 feet tall on base
$24,500
Strikes At Night
Private Collection
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Vice President Richard B. Cheney
Aug. 21, 2006
Marsha, Scott & Garrett
deliver "Cheyenne Celebration" to
Cheney residence.
Walks-In-The-Rain
Bronze
Edition of 24
28.75"Hx10"Wx10"D
$6250
SOLD OUT

Wall Hanging - Apache
Apache Bag
Bronze Wall Hanging
Edition of 35
11.5"H x 8.5"W
Pre-Cast: $1,650
W/Half down to order

Wall Hanging - Crow
Crow Pipe Bag
Bronze Edition of 35
25.5"H x 7.25"W
$1950
Wall Hanging - Crow
Crow Pipe Bag
Bronze Detail
Wall Hanging - Sioux
Sioux Pipe Bag
Bronze Wall Hanging
Detail
Wall Hanging - Sioux
Sioux Pipe Bag
Bronze Edition of 35
22.5"H x 7.25"W
$1,750
Winds Of Change
Bronze, edition of 24
31.5H x 16W x 10D
$7,200
SOLD OUT
Wyoming State Capitol
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal
shakes hands with
Senate Pres. Grant Larson (left)
and Speaker of the House
Randall Luthi (right)
during 2006 Budget Session
"Cheyenne Celebration" sits on
the Speakers desk.
Zia Water Carrier
Pre-cast price:$3500.00
Reserve with half down.
Issue price:$4500.00
18"H x 10.25W not including
wood base

Zia Water Carrier - Detail

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