Melvin Charles Warren (1920-1995)
Head 'Em Up, 1981
bronze, 3/15
19 x 49.5 x 18.5 inches
inscribed: © Mel Warren CA 1981 3/15

Head ‘Em Up is undoubtably the rarest and most important bronze sculpture ever produced by Melvin Warren. In it, two cowboys are depicted pushing four Texas Longhorns and a calf towards an unknown destination. Warren’s ability to capture the day-in, day-out action of cowboys and their horses working cattle has captured the admiration of esteemed Western art collectors across the country including former president Lyndon B. Johnson. It is our belief and on good authority that only three of these bronzes were ever cast, making it a once in a lifetime acquisition opportunity for the avid Melvin Warren collector.

The sculpture appears to be in good condition with no damage or evidence of restoration. The surface of the sculpture has a dark brown patina; it is mounted on a medium brown walnut base.