American Artists is well-known for their collector plates and have over forty that have been made. Nearly all are of Thoroughbreds, but they do have a few of other breeds, including Arabians and Andalusians and a couple commemorating the famous jockey, Bill Shoemaker.
They also have many lithographs of mostly race horses, but again, have a few of other breeds and jockeys.
Most of the sculpures done for American Artists were done by Fred Stone, although two artists have done a few of the pieces, including Renee Rushing and David Geentry. They have also worked with the company, Border Fine Arts, to produce the head busts and Black Stallion sculptures. (Information for this write up was provided by Janet Piercy)
American Artists has their main office on Long Island in New York (moved circa 2003 from Rhode Island).
Summer 2006: They currently have no pieces in production, but you can contact them via email at AmericanArtists1 at aol.com
Photo Credits: "Tranquility," Thoroughbred mare & foal bust; the photo was scanned in from the American Artist catalog
Alysheba
14.25" tall; this photo was scanned in from the American Artist catalog
Alysheba
Image provided by Laura Pervier.
John Henry
10.25" tall; photo provided by Teresa Rogers-Worrall
John Henry
Image provided by Cindy Neuhaus.
Man o' War
11.5" tall; this photo was scanned in from the American Artist catalog
Ruffian
10.25" tall; this photo was supplied by Laura Pervier
Secretariat
10.25" tall; this sculpture is also available in bronze. The photo was scanned in from the American Artist catalog
Secretariat in Bronze
Photo provided by Karen Grimm
Secretariat, Ron Turcotte Up
11.5" tall; this photo was scanned in from the American Artist catalog
The Black Stallion
7.5" tall; this photo was scanned in from the American Artist catalog
The Black Stallion Returns
10" tall; this photo was scanned in from the American Artist catalog
First Encounter
Shown as "Theresea," Trakehner filly owned by Beth Dickenson
First Encounter
Image provided by Laura Pervier
Arabian Mare & Foal Bust
8" tall; this photo was scanned in from the American Artist catalog