Lambirth Fine Arts PO Box 97 Elida, NM 88116 Dustin Lambirth Victoria Lambirth Phone: (575) 760-4004 Phone: (575) 760-8424 Website: lambirth.yucca.net Email: lambirthfinearts@yucca.net 1955 Barry Lambirth 2002 Barry Lambirth came from a pioneer ranching family and learned his cowboy skills on the Lambirth Spur Ranch southeast of Elida, NM. Barry graduated from Elida High School in 1973. He received his elementary and high school education at Elida. He also attended New Mexico State University from 1973-1974 and Eastern New Mexico University from 1974-1975. Then he became involved in artwork at Canyon, TX. There after, his talents flourished. Barry was the featured artist in the New Mexico Magazine in 1988, the Western Horseman in 1988 and 1994, and the Encyclopedia of Living Artists in 1989. His commissioned work includes commemorative busts of the founder of Paint Loma College, San Diego, CA in 1988 and the Governor Lindsey on the Roosevelt County Courthouse lawn in Portales, NM in 2000. He received first place bronze award at the New Mexico State Fair in 1991 for the Nightwatchman. He also received the George B. Marks Memorial Award, the highest honor given at the New Mexico State Fair for superior achievement in Western Art in 1986, 1990, and 1992. He also received the George Phippen Memorial Show Award in Prescott, AZ: 3 rd Place 1995, 2 nd Place 1994. Barry taught art in Elida Elementary and High School from 1992-1994. He painted the mural in the Elida Elementary foyer with the help of Teresa Naggs in 1995. Barry s life was short, but his cowboy heritage of being raised on a ranch lives on through his many pieces of artwork.
Through The Years $2,900.00
On The Spur $10,000.00 On The Spur is an original depiction of my father, Richard Lambirth, my brother, Rod Lambirth, and myself. An occasion when we might have been going to the backside of the Spur Ranch (Founded 1916) to round up cattle.
From The Land Of The Hi-Lonesome $3,500.00 From The Land of The Hi-Lonesome shows the strong, rugged lines of a cowboy who has been miles from anywhere for a long time. The piece is named after a territory between Roswell and Elida, New Mexico called The Hi-Lonesome. The nearest town to the north would be Fort Sumner, (84 miles) to complete the territorial quadrant.
Livin And Dyin In ¾ Time $1,900.00
Fannin Em $3,565.00 Fannin Em is a strong bucking horse piece showing a cowboy Fannin his bronc while he is bucking. Throughout history, a good cowboy can take his hat off and Fan his bronc, and put his hat back on without being bucked off. This shows the stamina of both the bronc and the cowboy.
Almost History $2,650.00 Almost History, in this case has a double meaning. Depicting a cowboy almost going over a ledge while riding a bucking horse. Also, as a way of life, the cowboy way of life is Almost History as a way of life.
Liquid Assets $10,000.00 23 1/2 X 16 ½ X 17 Weight 125lbs Liquid Assets is a piece depicting a cool, calm, serene setting just as the longhorn yearlings hit a watering hole. This piece is popular in Banking Institutions and Brokerage Houses. In my opinion, this is a calm well balanced piece.
Fiddler On The Roof $2,117.00 Fiddler On The Roof is an earlier piece in my career. This piece is a western slant to movie of the same title. A whimsical piece from the contemporary collector.
The Dance $1,175.00
The War Party $3,250.00
At The Track $3,175.00 At The Track The War Party The Dance are a Modern slant to traditional western bronzes. A metropolitan eastern modern application was used in the design of these pieces. Two different subject matters are incorporated into each piece. At 45 angles, these pieces are entirely abstract with the depiction left entirely to the viewers discretion. A fresh, new, innovative way to sculpt and view Western Art.
Age, Wisdom, Power, & Beauty $700.00 Age, Wisdom, Power, & Beauty shows the characteristics of a horse, gone through most of his life. His determination will continue until the end. A strong, subtle portrait, this piece is very popular.
Little Pillar $870.00
The Girl From Elida $960.00 The Girl From Elida is a portrait study of a young woman from our home town Elida, NM. An accumulation of 2 3 different women, this piece shows the Beauty, Serenity, Strength, and Defiance of a woman from this area. A soft, gentle sensuous piece, it serves well a note to The Wrangler and Nightwatchman.
The Wrangler $1,150.00 The Wrangler is a portrait of a contemporary cowboy we might see in our midst today. Strong line and character abound in this piece. Also, a strong companion piece for The Girl From Elida.
Nightwatchman $1,050.00 The Nightwatchman was a piece done with total complacency in my studio. The piece originally started as a study on a Remington bronze, with some modifications. The large, round Sombrero type hat brought excellent composition and circumference to the piece. The Buckstitch brought a touch of finality to this piece. This may be my favorite of all the pieces I ve sculpted.
Cattle Baron $1,110.00 Pending on base size
1837 Mold Board Plow $495.00 The 1837 Mold Board Plow was originally made with the John Deere Company in Mind. John Deere has bought about ½ the edition, with the other half still available.
Prince of Thieves $2,500.00 I was inspired to do this piece after Kevin Costner s Robin Hood appeared on the cinema. I always admired Robin Hood, as this inspired me to sculpt this piece. Strong line, symmetry and composition are a plus in this piece.
The Golf Clubs $260.00 Each The Golf Clubs started out as a project to make a golf club that I could actually hit the ball straight. The steer horns on club #1 were actually guides to help swing the club head straight. The guides emerged into steer horns, a steer head putter, and eventually the Wagon Wheel and Horsehead irons that followed. These clubs have not been PGA approved.
Boot On Arrowhead $195.00 Boot on Arrowhead. This piece originated in the classrooms of Elida Schools, as I taught there in the early 90 s. The Boot was a fun subject for the students, everyone being familiar with it. To help balance the piece, it sets atop an arrowhead, and rope is coiled and added to help give the piece composition and detail.
The Globe $1,515.00
Para ja De Sol Sunbird $1,155.00
The Trapper $1,700.00 The Trapper is a piece showing a mountain man trapper holding his own against the cold, the snow, wind, and all odds in front of him. This piece has a nice flow and movement to coincide with the composition. A popular piece.
Lefty $1,700.00 Lefty is a whimsical piece provoked by the comedies that the western life can sometimes bring with it. This piece was patterned after a friend that helped us occasionally work cattle on the Spur Ranch. He wasn t much of a hand, but made up for it in heart and spirit. A strong piece with a light touch of humor.
The Greyhounds $1,700.00 The Greyhounds is a piece done for Eastern New Mexico University. The Greyhound is the mascot for the University. The three greyhounds chasing through the brush is an excellent depiction of the greyhound in motion, while having excellent composition to the total piece.
The Simmental $2,750.00 The Simmental was an earlier piece I did for my Dad, Richard Lambirth. At one time, we had a Registered Herd of Simmental cattle on the ranch. This was an excellent herd and breed of cattle numbering several hundred head in the herd. The brand on the right hip was branded on the herd.
El Chaparral $750.00