Artist: Hughlette Wheeler
Medium: Bronze, lost wax technique, posthumous casting from original plaster
Height: 62 x 18.75 x 20 inches
Style: Sculpture
Condition: Excellent
Description: This impressive bronze sculpture by Hughlette “Tex” Wheeler depicts George Woolf, the legendary jockey best known for riding Seabiscuit to victory in the historic 1938 match race against War Admiral. A life-size rendering, the sculpture captures Woolf in poised detail, commemorating both his legacy and the golden era of American horse racing. Wheeler, born in Florida in 1901, studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and became renowned for his ability to bring western subjects to life—particularly horses, cattle, and the people who worked with them.
This piece is one of Wheeler’s most recognized works, combining his technical mastery of form with deep respect for his subject. His sensitivity to anatomical accuracy and dynamic posture gives the sculpture a sense of dignity, strength, and movement, making it a fitting tribute to one of the most iconic figures in American sports history. Whether viewed by racing enthusiasts or collectors of Western art, this bronze stands as a powerful intersection of artistry and Americana. This sculpture is inscribed and titled on base.
Artist: Hughlette Wheeler
Medium: Bronze, lost wax technique, posthumous casting from original plaster
Height: 62 x 18.75 x 20 inches
Style: Sculpture
Condition: Excellent
Description: This impressive bronze sculpture by Hughlette “Tex” Wheeler depicts George Woolf, the legendary jockey best known for riding Seabiscuit to victory in the historic 1938 match race against War Admiral. A life-size rendering, the sculpture captures Woolf in poised detail, commemorating both his legacy and the golden era of American horse racing. Wheeler, born in Florida in 1901, studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and became renowned for his ability to bring western subjects to life—particularly horses, cattle, and the people who worked with them.
This piece is one of Wheeler’s most recognized works, combining his technical mastery of form with deep respect for his subject. His sensitivity to anatomical accuracy and dynamic posture gives the sculpture a sense of dignity, strength, and movement, making it a fitting tribute to one of the most iconic figures in American sports history. Whether viewed by racing enthusiasts or collectors of Western art, this bronze stands as a powerful intersection of artistry and Americana. This sculpture is inscribed and titled on base.
