Hi Jeffrey,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Your information on Mark Rossi is correct; I can add that he grew up in the Osage Hills, Oklahoma, with a deep fascination for nature—collecting leaves, bones, and watching wildlife as a child. His Southwestern heritage—Apache, Pueblo, and Spanish New Mexican—through his mother profoundly shaped his artistic vision while he was also heavily influenced by his father, Paul Rossi, who was a notable Western artist and former director of the Gilcrease Museum; young Mark observed him in the studio and foundry from age ten.

While I've not found this identical model having sold at auction previously, related pieces suggest a fair-market value at auction for this of between $2,000 and $3,000. Note this will be different from the retail prices asked by galleries and other online sellers.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Mark Rossi (American, b 1951)
"Morning Singer" Kachina figure
bronze
signed
22 inches tall
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired at auction
$2,000-3,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia