"Here we go Again" Bronze Rabbits Bunnies by Joe Halko

A magnificent bronze by the reknowned naturalist sculptor, Joe Halko.  Five bunnies in reose with one leaping.  The bronze is on a marble base which is mounted on a wood base. Wood base measures 15 1/2 x 11. Brass plate on front, signed in the bronze, circa late 1980's.  Piece at its tallest point is 9 inches. They are so realistic and cute. Hate to part with them but must raise cash. 

Joe Halko died earlier this year and therfore his pieces will only increase in value as the art world lost a treasure.  He grew up on a ranch south of Great Falls, Montana where he roamed the hills observing nature first hand, dug clay out of creek banks for his first sculpture projects, and developed his artistic and independent spirit. He graduated from the University of Great Falls, studied art and worked as a taxidermist. For the last 20 years he had been a full time artist, making his home and studio in Choteau, Montana, a small and picturesque town along the east front of the Rocky Mountains with easy access to the wilderness and wildlife preserves. Joe is best known for his wildlife sculpture. He was a serious student of nature and this is reflected in his work which gives unique personality and character to each creation. He strived for design and flow while maintaining anatomical correctness. Joe worked in sizes ranging from miniature to larger-than-life-size, and enjoyed having several projects going at once. In the summer and fall of 1998, Joe’s work was featured as part of the Focus on Four at the CM Russell Museum in Great Falls. His sculpture can be found in personal and corporate collections throughout the United States and Europe, and in galleries in Jackson WY, Vail CO, Sante Fe NM, Whitefish and Bigfork MT, and Park City UT.