Kyle Polzin (b. 1974)
Weathered Iron (Puttin' up the Lariat)
oil on canvas
9 x 22 inches
17.75 x 30.75 inches (frame)
signed lower left: Polzin
verso: signed; label, March in Montana Auction

Kyle Polzin has made a name for himself painting incredible still-life paintings featuring a variety of subjects such as cut flowers in water-filled vases, late 19th century wine and whiskey bottles, sporting items such as old Winchester and Colt firearms, hickory fly fishing rods, reels, fishing creels and more. What has really put him at the top of his game are his paintings with objects from the American West. These objects include Native American headdresses and shields, as well as the tack and gear used by working American cowboys. Weathered Iron is a wonderful example of the later with its display of buckskin gloves, lariat, quirt, and well-patinaed branding iron. These essential tools of the trade for the cattle industry of the West are captured perfectly by the artist and make this painting extra special.

The painting appears to be in good condition. Under UV examination, there is no evidence of restoration or inpainting.